Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field (KNYG)
Medium airport · Quantico, Virginia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KNYG |
| IATA | NYG |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°30'6" W 77°18'19" 38.50170, -77.30530 |
| Location | Quantico, Virginia, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,250 ft (1295 m) | 184 ft | ASP | Yes |
Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field at a glance
Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field is a medium airport in Quantico, Virginia, United States, known to airline systems as NYG. The field elevation of 10 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KNYG are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 02/20, offers 4,250 ft (1295 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KNYG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Davison Army Air Field | KDAA | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field | KHEF | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | KDCA | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Washington Dulles International Airport | KIAD | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Joint Base Andrews | KADW | 51 km (28 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10 ft field elevation of Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field
What is the ICAO code of Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field?
The ICAO identifier of Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field is KNYG, and its IATA code is NYG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field above sea level?
Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field located?
The airport lies at 38.5017, -77.3053 — in Quantico, Virginia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Davison Army Air Field, about 26 km away.
Does KNYG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KNYG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field?
Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 4,250 ft (1295 m) with a ASP surface.