Bridgewater Air Park

Bridgewater, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

VBW

IATA

Elevation

1165 ft

Region

US-VA

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Airport Information

GPS Code: KVBW

Local Code: VBW

Location: 38.366699° N, -78.960297° E

Continent: NA

Type: Small Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Traveler reviews for Bridgewater Air Park (VBW) primarily originate from pilots, reflecting its status as a privately owned, public-use general aviation airport. Overall traveler sentiment is mixed, with limited but notable feedback suggesting a somewhat unwelcoming experience for some visitors, despite the availability of essential aviation services.

What Travelers Love

Public Accessibility: Despite private ownership, Bridgewater Air Park is open for public use.
Fuel Availability: Both 100LL and Jet-A fuel are available for aircraft.
Instrument Approaches: The airport offers RNAV (GPS) approaches for both Runway 15 and Runway 33, aiding instrument flight operations.
Helpful Security (historically): An older review noted 24/7 airport security was helpful, even when the FBO was closed.

Common Complaints

Unwelcoming Security Presence: A recent pilot review (February 2023) described feeling "awkward and somewhat unwelcome" due to security presence upon arrival.
Limited FBO Hours: The Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) has been noted as being closed on weekends in past reviews.
Dated Runway Markings: Runway markings are described as being in "fair condition" with "old markings visible".
Minimal Passenger Amenities: As a general aviation airport, there are limited traditional traveler amenities, security checkpoints, or customs/immigration facilities.

Bridgewater Air Park (VBW) serves primarily general aviation needs, offering necessary services like fuel and instrument approaches. However, recent feedback suggests a potential for an unwelcoming atmosphere, and pilots should be aware of potentially limited FBO hours and older runway markings.

Generated 6 days ago

This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`15/33`	2745 ft	60 ft	ASPH/ CONC	Active

Type	Description	Frequency

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`VBW`	Bridgewater	NDB	`241 kHz`

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