Does VG54 require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Bear River Field (United States).

Where is VG54 located?

Bear River Field (VG54) is located in McGaheysville, United States.

How long is the runway at VG54?

The main runway at Bear River Field (7/25) measures 610x18m.

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Bear River Field (VG54) — McGaheysville, United States

Bear River Field (VG54) serves McGaheysville, United States. This is a small airport with 1 runway (7/25). Field elevation is 1050 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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60% Data Complete 31 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 2/10

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: VG54
Name: Bear River Field
Type: small_airport
Category: Private
Latitude: 38.319065
Longitude: -78.763756
Elevation: 1050 ft
Country: United States
Municipality: McGaheysville
IATA Code: N/A
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/New_York
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 7/25

Designation: 7/25
Dimensions: 610x18m
Surface: Turf
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 540-810-3144
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification

Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does VG54 require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Bear River Field (United States).
Where is VG54 located?: Bear River Field (VG54) is located in McGaheysville, United States.
How long is the runway at VG54?: The main runway at Bear River Field (7/25) measures 610x18m.

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