KDDH

VFR

WILLIAM H MORSE STATE

BENNINGTON · VERMONT

Elev
826.6'
Longest RWY
3,704'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:54Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KDDH
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,826.6'
MSL · field 826.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +6 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KDDH

Current METAR

Observed 20:54Z

KDDH 272054Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM BKN100 21/M01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP219 T02111006 56010
Wind
310° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / -1°C
Altimeter
30.17 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,435 ft
Ceiling
10,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM W
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
DDH (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHRIS BEITZEL
Address
219 N MAIN ST, BARRE VT 05641

Flight service · Hours

FSS BTV
BURLINGTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1600
  • SAT-SUN · ON CALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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310° · 6 kt
RWY 31
284°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 31

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 284° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,827 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored104° / 284°3,704 ftASPH31 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13PAPI 4-box left(4°)170', hill, 3100' from thr, 425' R of cntrln, slope 17
31PAPI 4-box right(4°)40', gnd, 509' from thr, 178' R of cntrln, slope 7

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 13
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Birds are on and in vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Avoid flight over homes southeast of the airport. Noise sensitive area is east of runway 31. Runway 13 is the preferred use runway. If practical, depart runway 13 using best rate of climb and when above 400 feet above ground level, turn left within 1 mile of the departure end of runway 13.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Albany Approach at 518-862-2299.Show FAA
  • Runway conditions may not be monitored or reported when the airport is unattended.Show FAA
  • Mountains in all quadrants.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern operations are prohibited south of runway 13 and runway 31.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 12 degrees Celsius.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated runway end identifier lights are on runway 13 and 31. Precision approach path indicators are on runway 13 and 31. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 13/31 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL self-service is available 24 hours.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 31There is a 20 foot ground obstruction 250 feet right of centerline at runway 31 end.Show FAA
  • 13There are 40 foot trees 540 feet from the runway, 128 feet left, with an approach slope of 8 to 1 at runway 13.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This condition existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • 1For service call 802-442-5503; after hours 888-649-5296.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KDDH

Answer card
ICAO
KDDH
Name
WILLIAM H MORSE STATE
Location
BENNINGTON, VERMONT
Elevation
826.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,826.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 3,704 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

William H Morse State is in Bennington, Vermont. The field elevation is 826.6 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 3,704 ft asphalt. There is no control tower. Traffic pattern altitude is not published, so use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston ops unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. No ILS approaches are published here.

Vermont Airport Services is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. 100LL self-serve is available 24 hours. For service, call the FBO at (802) 442-5503. After hours, the published number is 888-649-5296.

This is a mountain airport. Mountains are in all quadrants. That matters on departure and arrival, especially with changing winds and density altitude. Noise abatement is published. Avoid flight over homes southeast of the airport. The noise-sensitive area is east of runway 31. Runway 13 is the preferred departure runway. If practical, depart runway 13 at best rate of climb. When above 400 ft AGL, turn left within 1 mile of the departure end. There is also a 20 ft ground obstruction 250 ft right of centerline near the runway 31 end. Birds are also reported on and near the airport. Runway lights, REILs and PAPI are on runway 13 and 31. The runway lights are controlled by CTAF.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KDDH?
KDDH has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 3,704 ft long and asphalt.
Does William H Morse State have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for KDDH. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KDDH?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KDDH towered?
No. KDDH is an untowered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at KDDH?
Vermont Airport Services is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (802) 442-5503 for current service details.
Is 100LL self-serve available at KDDH?
Yes. 100LL self-serve is available 24 hours at KDDH.
What should I know about noise abatement at KDDH?
Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Avoid flight over homes southeast of the airport. Runway 13 is the preferred departure runway. If practical, you should turn left after departure when above 400 ft AGL within 1 mile of the runway 13 end.
What hazards should I watch for at KDDH?
There is a 20 ft ground obstruction 250 ft right of centerline at the runway 31 end. Trees are also reported 540 ft from runway 13, 128 ft left of centerline, with an 8 to 1 approach slope.

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