Tappahannock-Essex County Airport

Tappahannock, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

KXSA

IATA

Elevation

135 ft

Region

US-VA

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: KXSA

Local Code: XSA

Location: 37.8596° N, -76.894096° E

Continent: North America

Type: Small Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
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Online Reviews Summary

Traveler reviews for Tappahannock-Essex County Airport (KXSA) in Tappahannock, US, primarily from general aviation pilots, indicate a consistently positive overall sentiment and high satisfaction with the airport's friendly atmosphere and helpful services. While not a commercial hub, KXSA is well-regarded within the pilot community for its accessibility and amenities tailored to private aviation.

What Travelers Love

Friendly and helpful staff: Pilots frequently commend the excellent service and the friendly, helpful, and accommodating staff, including the airport manager, who often assist with fueling and local information.
Courtesy Car Availability: The provision of a courtesy car is a significant highlight, allowing pilots to easily access local attractions or restaurants for a "$100 hamburger" run.
Self-Serve Fuel & Assistance: The availability of 24-hour self-serve 100LL Avgas and Jet A fuel is appreciated, with staff often on hand to guide first-time users through the process.
Basic yet functional Terminal Facilities: The airport offers a passenger terminal and lounge equipped with Wi-Fi, restrooms, a conference room, television, coffee, and a weather briefing/flight planning kiosk, providing essential comforts for general aviation users.
Convenient Ground Transportation: In addition to the courtesy car, rental cars from Enterprise are available at the airport, and Bay Transit provides inexpensive public transportation options.

Common Complaints

Limited Review Volume: Due to its nature as a general aviation airport, there is a limited number of recent public traveler reviews, making comprehensive trend analysis challenging.
Wildlife Presence: A remark noted the presence of deer and other wildlife on and in the vicinity of the airport, which is a common caution for pilots at smaller, rural airfields.

Tappahannock-Essex County Airport (KXSA) is highly recommended by general aviation pilots for its exceptional customer service, convenient amenities like the courtesy car, and reliable fueling options, making it a pleasant stopover for those flying in the region.

Last updated: 64 days ago

AI-Generated: Compiled from publicly available reviews. May not be current or accurate.

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Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`10/28`	4300 ft	75 ft	ASPH-E	Active

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Ground Transportation

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