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31VA

Aberdeen Field · Smithfield

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
33 ft / 10 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.75 MHz (UNICOM)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
02/20 · 5,921 ft · ASPHLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Aberdeen Field (31VA), located in Smithfield, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 33 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Aberdeen Field
ICAO / IATA
31VA / —
Municipality
Smithfield
Country
Region
US-VA — Virginia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
33 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 02 / 20
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,921 ft / 1,805 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: ASPH
Heading: 13° / 359.9°
RWY 02 (13°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20 (359.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

UNIC UNICOM
122.75 MHz

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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KNGUILS
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KORFILS
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026