Dogwood Airpark (VA42), Virginia
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Overview
Dogwood Airpark, also identified as VA42, is a privately used airport near Fredericksburg, Virginia, operating without a tower and without scheduled attendance. The field offers a single paved runway matched to the airport's overall paved length, and it sits within a cluster of general aviation and military fields, including Washington Executive / Stafford Regional just under 2.5 nautical miles away and Quantico MCAF roughly 11 nautical miles to the northeast. Business aviation activity recorded at the field in 2025 was limited, consistent with its role as a smaller private strip rather than a hub for transient traffic. Customs services are not available onsite, with the nearest option located at KHEF.
Runways
Dogwood Airpark has one paved runway, 09/27, 4,100 ft long and 50 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Dogwood Airpark does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Washington Manassas / Harry P Davis Field (KHEF), 22 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Dogwood Airpark recorded 2 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at Dogwood Airpark in 2025 was concentrated entirely in July, according to FAA TFMSC data, with no recorded activity in the other reported months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 2 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Dogwood Airpark averages 14.9 days above 90°F in July, 24.5 freeze days in January and 0.8 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88.5°F, and January the coldest, at 45.9°F.
Weather station is 4.3 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Dogwood Airpark has published operating constraints in two categories: access and runway notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Potomac Approach.
High tension power lines are located over both the east and west ends of the runway.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Dogwood Airpark has five airfields within 19 NM. The closest is Washington Executive / Stafford Regional (KRMN), 2.41 NM north.
Part of the Washington, D.C. area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of traffic does Dogwood Airpark (VA42) see?
Dogwood Airpark, identified as VA42, recorded 15 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 2 attributed to business aviation. This is a private-use airport near Fredericksburg, Virginia, with an unattended field and no listed tower. Operators should expect a quiet, low-traffic environment rather than scheduled activity.
Is customs clearance available at VA42?
Dogwood Airpark does not have customs onsite. The nearest customs facility is at KHEF, located approximately 21.93 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near Fredericksburg, Virginia should plan to route through KHEF rather than expecting service at VA42 itself.
What is the runway configuration at Dogwood Airpark?
Dogwood Airpark has a single paved runway, 09/27, measuring 4,100 feet long and 50 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This matches the airport's maximum paved length of 4,100 feet, meaning there is no longer runway option at this field. Pilots should also note high tension power lines reported over both the east and west ends of the runway.
When does business aviation traffic occur at VA42?
Business aviation activity at Dogwood Airpark is concentrated in a single month, with all 2 recorded operations in 2025 occurring in July according to FAA TFMSC data. The remaining months on record show no business aviation movements at this Fredericksburg, Virginia field. Dispatchers should not expect a consistent monthly pattern at VA42.