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W78 — William M Tuck Airport

William M Tuck Airport

Non-ToweredSouth Boston, VA • ICAO: KW78 • 420' MSL

W78 WeatherLive METAR & TAF

Wind Component

W78 Runways2 runways

W78 has 2 runways. The longest is 1/19 at 4,011 ft × 75 ft (asphalt).

1/19Lighted4,011 ft × 75 ftAsphalt
5/23No runway lights2,700 ft × 200 ftGrass

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

W78 Field Data

W78 field elevation is 420 ft MSL. The published traffic pattern altitude at W78 is 1,220 ft MSL (800 ft AGL). Fuel available at W78: 100LL.

Field elevation420 ft MSL
Pattern altitude1,220 ft MSL800 ft AGL · published
Fuel100LLAvailability — call for price
Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

W78 Frequencies

CTAF 122.8 MHz — W78 is non-towered; self-announce position and intentions on CTAF.

CTAF122.8
UNICOM122.8
Radio110.4
CNTR124.05

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Frequently Asked About W78

Is W78 (William M Tuck Airport) a towered airport?

No, W78 is a non-towered airport. The CTAF frequency is 122.8 MHz.

How long is the runway at W78?

W78 has 2 runways (1/19, 5/23). The longest runway is 4,011 feet.

Which runway is longest at W78?

Runway 1/19 is the longest at W78 — 4,011 ft × 75 ft, asphalt.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at W78?

W78 publishes a traffic pattern altitude of 800 feet AGL — about 1,220 feet MSL — which is not the standard 1,000 feet.

Does W78 have fuel?

Yes. W78 (William M Tuck Airport) has 100LL available. Call the field for hours, self-serve availability and price.

What is the elevation of W78?

W78 (William M Tuck Airport) has a field elevation of 420 feet MSL.

Where is W78 located?

W78 (William M Tuck Airport) is located in South Boston, VA.