Aberdeen Field (31VA), Virginia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Aberdeen Field, identified as 31VA, is a privately used general aviation airport in Smithfield, Virginia, sitting at 33 feet elevation and unattended year-round. The field offers a single paved runway of 5,921 feet and sees limited business aviation traffic according to FAA TFMSC records. It lies within the broader Hampton Roads airport cluster, near Newport News / Williamsburg International and Langley AFB, and has no on-site customs service, with the nearest customs facility at KPHF roughly 7.94 nautical miles away.
Runways
Aberdeen Field has one paved runway, 02/20, 5,921 ft long and 60 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
Aberdeen Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Newport News / Williamsburg International (KPHF), 8 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Aberdeen Field recorded 6 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in December. Business aviation activity at Aberdeen Fld (31VA) is concentrated in a small number of months, with recorded operations in January and December but none in April.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 4 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 4.0 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Aberdeen Field has published operating constraints in two categories: access and runway notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Norfolk Approach.
Pilot-controlled lighting is in use for medium intensity runway lighting on Runway 02/20.
The PAPI for Runway 02 is out of service indefinitely.
The PAPI for Runway 20 is out of service indefinitely.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Aberdeen Field has five airfields within 17 NM. The closest is Newport News / Williamsburg International (KPHF), 7.94 NM northeast.
Part of the Richmond and Norfolk area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of traffic does 31VA (Aberdeen Field) handle?
31VA, also known as Aberdeen Field in Smithfield, Virginia, is a private-use airport with light business aviation activity. FAA TFMSC data for 2025 records a total of 7 annual operations, of which 6 are business aviation movements. This places the field in a low-volume category compared to nearby commercial and military airports in the region.
Is fuel available at Aberdeen Field (31VA)?
Fuel type data for Aberdeen Field (31VA) is not published in available records. The field is unattended, meaning no on-site personnel are present to provide services on a routine basis. Operators should plan fuel stops at a nearby full-service airport, such as Newport News / Williamsburg International, located about 7.94 nautical miles away.
What is the runway configuration at 31VA?
Aberdeen Field (31VA) has a single paved runway, 02/20, measuring 5,921 feet long and 60 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is also listed as the maximum paved runway length for the field. Medium intensity runway edge lighting is available for Runway 02/20, though pilot control of the lighting should be confirmed with the appropriate approach facility.
Can international flights clear customs at Aberdeen Field (31VA)?
Aberdeen Field (31VA) does not have on-site customs service. The nearest customs facility is Newport News / Williamsburg International (KPHF), located approximately 7.94 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near Smithfield, Virginia should plan to route through that airport instead.