Merlin Soaring Association - A Soaring Club in Amelia, Virginia

Picture
Merlin Soaring Association (MSA), located at picturesque Merlin Areodrome (2VA3), Amelia, Virginia, is a fantastic place for soaring pilots and students.  MSA is a growing club with around 50 members, three club gliders, two tow planes, and multiple Certified Flight Instructors - Glider (CFIG).  We are centrally located in Virginia, near Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, and surrounding counties.

Our 3200' grass runway hearkens back to a simpler time, as do our gliders.  Once we release from tow, generally around 2,000 - 3,000 feet above the field,  we rely on lifting air to keep us up and looking over the farms and fields.  When conditions are right, our pilots will range out as far as the Shenandoah Valley or down to the tidewater area and make it back by dinner time!

We encourage folks to come out and visit Merlin.  If you are interested in a ride in a glider, we have a couple of different packages, you can see the details on our Experience Flights page.  Current pilots looking for a new club or to rent a glider while in town are welcome at Merlin.  Our Operations page has information about our hours, staff, and directions to Merlin Aerodrome.  Our Gliders page has photos and descriptions of our three club gliders.  If you are interested in learning to fly, see our Instruction page.

- Eric Lambert, President
  Merlin Soaring Association.
Airport Address: 10949 Bevils Bridge Rd, Amelia Court House, VA 23002

Flying In? (Note: Merlin is a privately-owned airport. Call 804-745-4250 before flying in) 
FAA Identifier: 2VA3
Lat/Long: 37-19-00.5800N / 077-51-59.5800W
37-19.009667N / 077-51.993000W
37.3168278 / -77.8665500
(estimated)
Elevation: 270 ft. / 82 m (estimated)
Variation: 09W (1995)

​https://www.airnav.com/airport/2VA3

Recent Flights