Tangier Island Airport

Tangier, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

KTGI

IATA

Elevation

5 ft

Region

US-VA

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: KTGI

Local Code: TGI

Location: 37.8251° N, -75.997803° E

Continent: NA

Type: Small Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Recent reviews for Tangier Island Airport (KTGI) in Tangier, US, predominantly from private pilots, paint a picture of a unique and charming destination rather than a typical commercial travel hub. Travelers generally express high satisfaction with the overall experience of flying into this remote island, appreciating its distinctive character and the friendly local atmosphere. However, the airport is characterized by very limited facilities and services, which is typical for a small general aviation airstrip.

What Travelers Love

Unique Destination: Tangier Island offers a "cool" and "quaint little fishing, crabbing, and oyster village" experience, making the flight a worthwhile adventure.
Friendly Locals: Visitors consistently mention the friendliness of the island's residents.
Walkable to Town/Restaurants: The airport is a short walk into town where local restaurants offer excellent and fresh seafood.
Scenic Flights: The approach and surrounding area, including flights over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, are described as very pretty.
Opportunity for Piloting Skills: The 2400-foot runway presents a good challenge for pilots practicing short-field landings.

Common Complaints

Limited Amenities and Services: The airport itself has no signs, instructions, or services at all. There is no fuel available on the island.
Poor Runway/Taxiway Conditions: Markings and signage on runways and taxiways are in poor condition, with comments about poor runway centerline and visible brush near the runway.
Off-Season Limitations: In winter, visitors are advised to call ahead as restaurants and attractions close early due to fewer visitors.
Debris on Runway: The runway sits at water level, and pilots recommend a flyover before landing, especially in the off-season, due to potential debris.
No Airport Beacon: The airport beacon is out of service indefinitely.
Landing/Parking Fees: There is a landing/parking fee in place to help fund recent runway rehabilitation.
No Runway Lights: The runway lacks lights, necessitating departures before sunset.

Overall, Tangier Island Airport (KTGI) is recommended for private pilots seeking a distinctive general aviation experience and a chance to visit a unique island community. While the destination itself is highly regarded, travelers should be prepared for a very basic airport with minimal services and be mindful of runway conditions and operational limitations, particularly during off-peak seasons.

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`02/20`	2950 ft	75 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
A/D	PATUXENT APP/DEP	`120.05 MHz`
RDO	LEESBURG RDO	`112.2 MHz`
UNIC	CTAF/UNICOM	`122.8 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency

Ground Transportation

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