KPKV

MVFR

CALHOUN COUNTY

PORT LAVACA · TEXAS

Elev
32'
Longest RWY
5,004'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPKV
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,032'
MSL · field 32' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14
H/W +9 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KPKV

Current METAR

Observed 21:15Z

KPKV 272115Z AUTO 17010KT 9SM BKN023 OVC029 29/25 A2980 RMK AO2 CIG 020V027 T02900252
Wind
170° @ 10 kt
Visibility
9 SM
Temp / Dew
29°C / 25°C
Altimeter
29.80 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,868 ft
Ceiling
2,300 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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 NW
VFR sectional
HOUSTON
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
PKV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LUDVIK SVETLIK
Address
4876 FM 3084, PORT LAVACA TX 77979

Flight service · Hours

FSS CXO
MONTGOMERY COUNTY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 10 kt
RWY 14
139°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 139° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,032 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored139° / 319°5,004 ftASPH32 R
05/2349° / 229°2,432 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14PAPI 2-box left(3°)13', road, 560' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 27
32PAPI 2-box left(3°)13', road, 475' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 21
0522', tree, 141' from thr, 70' R of cntrln, slope 6

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 14
KPKV · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major

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 Houston Air Route Traffic Control Center at 281-230-5622.Show FAA
  • Radio-controlled model aircraft operate at the runway 5 end.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lighting is activated on runway 14/32 by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL and Jet A fuel are available 24 hours self-serve. Jet fuel is also available by truck.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KPKV

Answer card
ICAO
KPKV
Name
CALHOUN COUNTY
Location
PORT LAVACA, TEXAS
Elevation
32 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,032 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
14/32 · 5,004 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
170° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

Calhoun County Airport sits near Port Lavaca, Texas. Field elevation is 32 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 14/32 at 5,004 ft. Runway 05/23 is turf and measures 2,432 ft.

There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light piston pattern near 1,032 ft MSL based on the field elevation.

Gateway Flight Center is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Published remarks say 100LL and Jet A are available 24 hours self-serve. Jet fuel is also available by truck. Runway 14/32 has medium intensity lighting that is activated by CTAF. Radio-controlled model aircraft operate near the runway 5 end, so watch that area closely on arrival and departure. For clearance delivery, contact Houston ARTCC at the published number before departure if you need it. This is a low-elevation coastal field, so density altitude is usually less of a concern than wind and runway selection. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or local operating notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What runway should I plan for at KPKV?
The longest runway is 14/32 at 5,004 ft asphalt. Runway 05/23 is 2,432 ft turf, so most arrivals will want to plan around 14/32 unless wind or conditions favor the turf strip.
Is there a tower at Calhoun County Airport?
No. KPKV is non-towered, with CTAF and UNICOM both on 122.8. Use standard non-towered traffic calls and keep a close ear on the pattern.
What is the pattern altitude at KPKV?
Pattern altitude is not published. For a light piston aircraft, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 1,032 ft MSL at this field.
Does KPKV have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KPKV. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.
Which FBO is on the field at KPKV?
Gateway Flight Center is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Published remarks also say 100LL and Jet A are available 24 hours self-serve.
Can I use runway 14/32 at night?
Yes, runway 14/32 has medium intensity lighting. The lights are activated by CTAF, so be ready to key the mic as published.
Are there any local hazards at the airport?
Published remarks note radio-controlled model aircraft near the runway 5 end. Give that area extra attention on arrival and departure, especially if you are using runway 05/23.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KPKV?
For clearance delivery, contact Houston Air Route Traffic Control Center at the published phone number in the Chart Supplement. If you need current handling details, call the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone.

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