Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (KSHD)
Medium airport · Weyers Cave, Virginia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSHD |
| IATA | SHD |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°15'50" W 78°53'47" 38.26380, -78.89640 |
| Location | Weyers Cave, Virginia, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,002 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport at a glance
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport is a medium airport in Weyers Cave, Virginia, United States, known to airline systems as SHD. The field elevation of 1,201 ft (366 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSHD are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 6,002 ft (1829 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSHD 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 Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville Albemarle Airport | KCHO | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field | KLYH | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport | KEKN | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field | KHEF | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Greenbrier Valley Airport | KLWB | 139 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,201 ft field elevation of Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport 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 Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport is KSHD, and its IATA code is SHD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport above sea level?
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,201 feet (366 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.2638, -78.8964 — in Weyers Cave, Virginia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, about 41 km away.
Does KSHD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSHD 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 Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport?
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,002 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.