Luray Caverns Airport

02/20/2026

Sky crane stopped for fuel.

01/21/2026

12/22/2025

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Air traffic controllers realized something was very wrong when a pilot suddenly stopped responding on the radio and squawked an emergency. Moments later a calm robotic voice took over the frequency, announcing that the pilot was incapacitated and that the aircraft was initiating an automatic landing. The plane flew itself toward Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport near Denver, coordinating with ATC as controllers cleared airspace and prepared for the unexpected. Witnesses and flight tracking enthusiasts say the aircraft touched down safely, slowed, came to a stop on the runway, and shut down its engines exactly as designed, allowing emergency crews to reach the pilot. Many believe this may be the first real world emergency where Garmin’s Autoland system was used to save a life, and the audio of the computer calmly declaring its intentions has already stunned the aviation community.

What makes this moment so remarkable is that there was no human at the controls during the most critical phase of flight. The system handled navigation, communications, the landing, and even stopping on the runway while controllers stood by, listening as technology did what once seemed impossible. Pilots and passengers online are calling it a glimpse into the future of aviation safety, where a single medical emergency does not have to end in tragedy. It is one of those moments that makes you stop and say hello technology, because there is a very real chance this system saved the pilot’s life and everyone else on board. As of now, there has been no update on the condition of the pilot.t

10/17/2025

Coast Guard stopped for fuel.

05/31/2025

Marine choppers stopped in for fuel.

05/20/2025

05/17/2025

Aircraft Registration Changes Coming Later This Year

The aircraft registration process will improve greatly later this year after the 2025 General Assembly passed bipartisan legislation, which Governor Youngkin signed into law in March.

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04/25/2025

K-MAX chopper visited today!

04/23/2025

⚠️ LOCAL PILOTS: Please be aware that the FAA has issued two Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) for tomorrow, April 24, due to VIP movement in the areas of Leesburg and Sterling.

More information can be found in the following NOTAMS -

Leesburg NOTAM - https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_5_9615
Sterling NOTAM - https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_5_9616

04/08/2025

Please join us to celebrate the Grand Opening of our new Terminal Building at Luray Caverns Airport, Saturday, April 26, 2025 anytime 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Ribbon cutting ceremony at 2:00 PM.

02/18/2025

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