KDVK

VFR

STUART POWELL FLD

DANVILLE · KENTUCKY

Elev
1,021.4'
Longest RWY
5,000'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:50Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KDVK
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,021.4'
MSL · field 1,021.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +9 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KDVK

Current METAR

Observed 23:50Z

KDVK 272350Z AUTO 17009G15KT 10SM SCT100 BKN110 24/12 A2987 RMK AO2
Wind
170° @ 9G15 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
24°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.87 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,409 ft
Ceiling
11,000 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 S
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LOU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHRISTIAN BARKER
Address
420 AIRPORT ROAD, DANVILLE KY 40422-9424

Flight service · Hours

FSS LOU
LOUISVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 9 kt
RWY 19
185°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 19

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 185° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,021 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31119° / 299°5,000 ftASPHStandard L
01/19Favored5° / 185°1,956 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13PAPI 4-box left(3°)38', trees, 355' from thr, 248' R of cntrln, slope 4
31PAPI 4-box left(3°)
0164', trees, 671' from thr, 136' R of cntrln, slope 7
1927', hangar, 429' from thr, 107' R of cntrln, slope 8

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

ILS · 1

RWY 31
LE · CAT I
PQQ
108.9
LOC RWY 31
KDVK · IAP
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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+
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Lexington Approach at 859-514-7890.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 31 has activated runway end identifier lights. Runways 13 and 31 have precision approach path indicators. Runways 13 and 31 have medium intensity runway lights. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 13There is a tree 184 feet from the runway end of runway 13, 247 feet right of centerline.Show FAA
  • 01There is a 6-foot fence 196 feet from the threshold of runway 01.Show FAA
  • 31There are trees within 200 feet right of the runway end of runway 31.Show FAA
  • 19Runway 19 has a 20 to 1 obstacle clearance slope to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERThe airport manager is Nick Barker, phone number 859-853-1701.Show FAA
  • OWNERThe owner is Rob Caldwell, phone number 859-319-9414.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KDVK

Answer card
ICAO
KDVK
Name
STUART POWELL FLD
Location
DANVILLE, KENTUCKY
Elevation
1,021.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,021.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
13/31 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

Stuart Powell Fld is in Danville, Kentucky. The field elevation is 1,021.4 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 13/31 at 5,000 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Lexington Approach handles approach and departure on 120.15 and 259.3.

Runway 31 has the ILS. Runways 13 and 31 have PAPI. Runway 31 also has runway end identifier lights. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 2,021.4 ft MSL based on the field elevation.

Danville Boyle County Airport is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Call the FBO directly at (859) 854-5994 for current service details. The remarks also note a tree near the departure end of runway 13. They note a fence near the threshold of runway 01. Trees near the right side of runway 31 are also published. Runway 19 has a 20 to 1 obstacle clearance slope to the displaced threshold. For clearance delivery, contact Lexington Approach. First-time arrivals should plan for a non-towered field with published lighting on 13/31. Pay close attention to the obstacle notes on the shorter runway ends.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KDVK?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 2,021.4 ft MSL at this field.
Does KDVK have an ILS approach?
Yes. The published ILS is for runway 31.
Which runway is the longest at Stuart Powell Fld?
Runway 13/31 is the longest runway at 5,000 ft asphalt. That is the runway most pilots will look at first for heavier or higher performance operations.
Is Stuart Powell Fld towered?
No. It is a non-towered airport. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
What fuel is available on the field at KDVK?
Danville Boyle County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Call the FBO directly at (859) 854-5994 for current service details.
What should I know about runway 31 at KDVK?
Runway 31 has an ILS. It also has PAPI, medium intensity runway lights and runway end identifier lights. Trees are published near the right side of the runway end, so brief the approach carefully.
Are there obstacle concerns at the shorter runway ends?
Yes. The remarks list a tree 184 feet from the end of runway 13. They list a 6-foot fence near the threshold of runway 01. Trees within 200 feet right of the runway end of runway 31 are also published. Runway 19 has a 20 to 1 obstacle clearance slope to the displaced threshold.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KDVK?
Contact Lexington Approach at (859) 514-7890 for clearance delivery. Approach and departure are on 120.15 and 259.3.

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