Bon Air Virginia Map

About Bon Air, Virginia

Bon Air is a locality in Arlington County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 18,022. The population density is 831.4 people per km². Bon Air is located at 37.5170°N, 77.5703°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 22205, 23235.

Bon Air emerges from the dense, hardwood-shadowed Piedmont as a residential enclave defined by the quiet persistence of its nineteenth-century Victorian architecture. It lies 1.6 miles north of Bailey's Crossroads, VA (from Bailey's Crossroads, VA: bearing 6°T), and is situated 5.1 miles west-southwest of Washington. The landscape carries the weight of inland humidity, where the air under the towering oaks feels heavy and still, save for the occasional rhythmic stirring of wind that travels from the direction of the Blue Ridge Mountains, visible only as a faint, bruised line against the western horizon. Water flows through the periphery of the locale, most notably where Four Mile Run carves a narrow, persistent path through the soil, contributing to the humid, fertile character of the earth that sustains the sprawling canopy of maples and elms. The terrain here is marked by subtle, irregular rises that break the monotony of the flat plain, creating a terrain that feels less like a planned settlement and more like a collection of dwellings that grew organically from the forest floor.

Historical echoes of a summer resort destination cling to the older structures of Bon Air, recalling an era when the rail line brought visitors seeking the respite of high, shaded ground. The economy has long since shifted away from those seasonal rhythms, evolving into a stable, professional landscape where the modern pace is dictated by the proximity to the capital’s commercial corridors. Residents often gravitate toward the recreational spaces of Bluemont Junction Park, which serves as a communal anchor amidst the suburban sprawl, while the nearby Potomac Gorge and the cascading waters of Little Falls provide a rugged contrast to the manicured lawns of the neighborhood. Movement in the area often traces the path of the Chesapeake and Ohio Trail, a conduit for those who prefer to traverse the region on foot or bicycle, acknowledging a legacy of transit that remains central to the identity of Bon Air.

About This Bon Air Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bon Air, Virginia. Coordinates: 37.516984, -77.570309. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Bon Air includes the ZIP code (22205, 23235), telephone area code (703, 571, 804), county seat of Arlington County, and school district assignment (Chesterfield County Public Schools).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.