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Tappahannock-Essex County Airport

ICAO KXSALocal XSA🇺🇸 Tappahannock
Coordinates
37.8596°N, 76.8941°W
Elevation
135 ft (41 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-VA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
10.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 21, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:32
Sunrise
06:02
Sunset
20:27
Civil dusk
20:57

About 14h 24m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Tappahannock-Essex County Airport

Tappahannock–Essex County Airport is a public-use airport located five nautical miles (9 km) south of the central business district of Tappahannock, a town in Essex County, Virginia, United States. It is owned by the Tappahannock Essex County Airport Authority.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KXSA

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 284,300 ft / 1,311 m75 ftAsph-eUnlitOpen

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Nearby airports

Doves Nest FieldUS-8030
6.4 nm NW (325°)
Bill Davenport Memorial Airport3VA4
7.5 nm E (91°)
Folly Neck Airport2VG8
7.7 nm E (85°)
Toddsbury Farm Airport25VA
10.6 nm WSW (258°)
Branham Mill AirparkVG29
11 nm NE (53°)
Hunt Airport0VA3
13.6 nm SW (225°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tappahannock-Essex County Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tappahannock-Essex County Airport?

The ICAO code for Tappahannock-Essex County Airport is KXSA.

Where is Tappahannock-Essex County Airport located?

Tappahannock-Essex County Airport is small airport located in Tappahannock, United States, at an elevation of 135 ft (41 m).

How many runways does Tappahannock-Essex County Airport have?

Tappahannock-Essex County Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,300 ft / 1,311 m.

What time zone is Tappahannock-Essex County Airport in?

Tappahannock-Essex County Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Tappahannock-Essex County Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tappahannock-Essex County Airport is approximately 10.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tappahannock-Essex County Airport?

The nearest airport to Tappahannock-Essex County Airport is Doves Nest Field (US-8030), about 6.4 nm to the nw, followed by Bill Davenport Memorial Airport and Folly Neck Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Tappahannock-Essex County Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.