Swinton Smith Field at Reidsville Municipal (KRVJ), Georgia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Swinton Smith Field at Reidsville Municipal (KRVJ) is a public-use, non-towered airport serving Reidsville, Georgia, with a single paved runway and unattended field attendance. Business aviation traffic runs modest and steady through the year, according to FAA TFMSC data, with no onsite customs service; the nearest customs facility is KSAV, roughly 49 nautical miles away. Fuel is available through a self-service credit card system rather than staffed attendance.
Runways
Swinton Smith Field at Reidsville Municipal has one paved runway, 11/29, 5,003 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Swinton Smith Field at Reidsville Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Swinton Smith Field at Reidsville Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Savannah / Hilton Head International (KSAV), 49 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Swinton Smith Field at Reidsville Municipal recorded 169 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March. Business aviation traffic at KRVJ peaks in March and is lightest in November, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 26 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Swinton Smith Field at Reidsville Municipal averages 26.1 days above 90°F in July and 10.7 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92.3°F, and January the coldest, at 60.6°F.
Weather station is 11.1 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Swinton Smith Field at Reidsville Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
PAPI for runways 11 and 29, and MIRL for runway 11/29, are preset to low intensity from dusk until 0230. To increase intensity and activate lighting after 0230, use CTAF.
For clearance delivery, contact Jacksonville ARTCC.
Fuel is available 24 hours via credit card service.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Swinton Smith Field at Reidsville Municipal has five airfields within 28 NM. The closest is Vidalia Regional (KVDI), 13.65 NM northwest.
Part of the Savannah and Hilton Head area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KRVJ
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KRVJ have and what are its dimensions?
KRVJ has a single asphalt runway, designated 11/29, measuring 5,003 feet long and 75 feet wide. This is the only paved surface at Swinton Smith Field at Reidsville Municipal, and it accommodates the field's business aviation traffic. There is no parallel or crosswind runway option at this airport.
Is fuel available at Reidsville Municipal Airport?
Yes, Swinton Smith Field at Reidsville Municipal offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel through a 24-hour credit card service. Since the field is unattended, pilots rely on this self-service system rather than staffed fuel personnel. No onsite customs service is available at this airport, so international arrivals must clear through the nearest customs facility instead.
Does KRVJ have customs clearance onsite?
No, Swinton Smith Field at Reidsville Municipal does not have onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is at KSAV, located approximately 49 nautical miles away. Pilots arriving from international destinations should plan to clear customs there before or after operations at KRVJ.
What are the runway lighting procedures at Reidsville Municipal Airport?
At Swinton Smith Field at Reidsville Municipal, the PAPI and MIRL for runway 11/29 are preset to low intensity from dusk until 0230. Pilots can increase lighting intensity and activate lights after 0230 by using CTAF. This pilot-controlled lighting system supports operations at the unattended, non-towered field during nighttime hours.