Hanover County Municipal (KOFP), Virginia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Hanover County Municipal Airport (KOFP) sits in Ashland, Virginia, roughly 13 nautical miles northwest of Richmond International and its customs facility. The field runs a single asphalt runway and supports business aviation traffic for the greater Richmond metro area, staffed daily from 0700 to 1900 local. As a non-towered field, KOFP operates under CTAF procedures and shares approach airspace considerations with nearby Richmond International.
Runways
Hanover County Municipal has one paved runway, 16/34, 5,402 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Hanover County Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 7pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Hanover County Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Richmond International (KRIC), 13 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Hanover County Municipal recorded 1,935 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KOFP builds through the year, running lowest in January and December and peaking in October before easing off.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 218 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Hanover County Municipal averages 15.4 days above 90°F in July and 22.1 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88.7°F, and January the coldest, at 47.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Hanover County Municipal has published operating constraints in six categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Potomac Approach.
Aircraft on approach to Richmond International's Runway 16 cross over the airport.
REIL on Runway 16 and 34, PAPI on Runway 16 and 34, and HIRL on Runway 16/34 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
Runway 34 is the preferred runway when wind is less than 5 knots.
There is a noise-sensitive area south of the airport.
Deer and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 210/F/D/X/T
Contact the airport for airport services.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Hanover County Municipal has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Richmond International (KRIC), 13.44 NM southeast.
Part of the Richmond and Norfolk area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KOFP
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KOFP have and how long is it?
KOFP has a single asphalt runway, 16/34, measuring 5,402 feet long and 100 feet wide. This matches the airport's published maximum paved surface length. The runway carries a PCR value of 210/F / D/X / T for pavement loading reference. Pilots should note Runway 34 is the preferred runway when winds are under 5 knots, per airport guidance. Lighting includes REIL and PAPI on both ends plus HIRL, all activated via CTAF.
Is there customs clearance available at Hanover County Municipal Airport?
Hanover County Municipal Airport does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs facility is at Richmond International (KRIC), approximately 13.44 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance for international arrivals should plan to route through KRIC instead. This proximity makes KOFP a practical option for operators who can arrange ground transfer or repositioning after clearing customs at the nearby international airport.
How busy is KOFP and what type of traffic does it see?
KOFP recorded 3,110 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 1,935 of those classified as business aviation operations. This places the airport at Skystar's tier 1 classification, reflecting its status as a well-documented, frequently used general aviation field. Business aviation traffic climbs steadily from a January low of 90 operations to an October peak of 218. The airport sits about 32.57 nautical miles from the Richmond metro core, serving as a general aviation alternative to the region's commercial airports.
What operational hazards should pilots be aware of at KOFP?
Pilots operating at Hanover County Municipal Airport should be aware of deer and birds reported on and in the vicinity of the airport. A noise-sensitive area lies south of the field, so noise abatement procedures apply to departures and arrivals from that direction. Aircraft on approach to Richmond International's Runway 16 cross over KOFP airspace, adding a traffic consideration for pilots in the pattern. Radio coordination for clearance delivery is handled through Potomac Approach.
What fuel is available at KOFP?
Hanover County Municipal Airport, identifier KOFP, offers both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel. The field is attended daily year-round from 0700 to 1900 local time, covering the hours when fuel services are typically supported. This dual fuel availability makes KOFP suitable for both piston general aviation traffic and business jet operations. Operators should plan arrivals within the published attendance window to ensure fuel service availability.