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Airports / Virginia / PHF
Medium airport · PHF
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport.
Newport News, Virginia · 42 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
KPHF
IATA PHF
0
Operators based
42
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Newport News, VirginiaELEV 42 FTMedium airportScheduled service
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
42
Field elevation
feet above sea level
6
Nearest alternate
nm to FAF
Field standing
6 nm
To the nearest alternate
Felker Army Air Field (FAF), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport, listed as KPHF / PHF, is a mid-sized airport in Newport News, Virginia. Field elevation is 42 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list PHF as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Felker Army Air Field (FAF, 6 nm), Langley Air Force Base (LFI, 7 nm), and Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (NGU, 15 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 8,003-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from PHF are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from PHF to plan your flight.
2 FBOs serve KPHF. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Newport News
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWelcome to Atlantic Aviation PHF, where warm hospitality meets professional precision at Newport News Williamsburg International Airport, the gateway to America’s Historic Triangle. We ensure smooth, efficient arrivals and departures for every crew and passenger.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 0500-2200, 24-hour service available with prior notice
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +9 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Rick Aviation FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 7 days a week, 6:30am-11pm (after hours by request)
- Unicom 122.95
- Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- +3 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“This airport is always so clean and the staff is friendly.”
Ace “Ace” The Great5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“This airport is always so clean and the staff is friendly.”
Ace “Ace” The Great5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Newport News Williamsburg International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KPHF
IATA
PHF
FAA / Local
PHF
Elevation
42 ft
Coordinates
37.1319° N · 76.4930° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs VA fields
state range 10–3,793 ft
At 42 ft, PHF sits lower than 77% of the 56 Virginia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,003 ft
- 07/258,003 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 02/206,526 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,003 ft
PHF's 8,003 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 6nmFAFFelker Army Air FieldNewport News (Fort Eustis)
- 7nmLFILangley Air Force BaseHampton
- 15nmNGUNorfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field)Norfolk
- 20nmORFNorfolk International AirportNorfolk
- 29nmNTUOceana Naval Air StationVirginia Beach
- 45nmRICRichmond International AirportRichmond
Location
Open the full mapKPHF · Newport News Williamsburg International Airport · Newport News, VA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PHF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 250 nm | 59m |
| Boston (BED) | 400 nm | 1h 20m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 494 nm | 1h 33m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 602 nm | 1h 48m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 654 nm | 1h 55m |
| Miami (MIA) | 708 nm | 2h 3m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,032 nm | 2h 48m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,041 nm | 2h 49m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PHF?
- Newport News Williamsburg International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,003 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at PHF?
- Newport News Williamsburg International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,003 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Newport News Williamsburg International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve PHF: Atlantic Aviation Newport News and Rick Aviation FBO. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to PHF?
- The closest alternate is Felker Army Air Field (FAF), about 6 nm away, followed by Langley Air Force Base (LFI) at 7 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PHF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: New York about 59m (250 nm), Boston about 1h 20m (400 nm), Nashville about 1h 33m (494 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.