KPVB

VFR

PLATTEVILLE MUNI

PLATTEVILLE · WISCONSIN

Elev
1,025.2'
Longest RWY
4,000'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPVB
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,025.2'
MSL · field 1,025.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 25
H/W +16 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KPVB

Current METAR

Observed 01:15Z

KPVB 280115Z AUTO 25016G23KT 10SM SCT019 SCT027 17/13 A2955 RMK AO1 T01670133
Wind
250° @ 16G23 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.55 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,970 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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 SE
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
GRB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
NATHAN KNUTSON
Address
5157 HWY 80 SOUTH, PLATTEVILLE WI 53818

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB
GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0900-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
250° · 16 kt
RWY 25
247°M
Head/Tail
+16 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25 · 247° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,025 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33144° / 324°4,000 ftASPHStandard L
07/25Favored67° / 247°3,600 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
15PAPI 2-box left(3°)
33PAPI 2-box left(3°)
07PAPI 2-box left(3°)
25PAPI 2-box left(3°)31', road, 750' from thr, 330' R of cntrln, slope 17

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 07
KPVB · 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
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

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
No

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, if unable to contact on the flight service station frequency, contact Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center at 630-906-8921.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 15 and 33. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 07, 15, 25, and 33. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runways 07/25 and 15/33 and are controlled by CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 15/33 are preset to low intensity from sunset to sunrise and can be increased in intensity via CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLTwenty-four hour self-service fuel is available with a credit card.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KPVB

Answer card
ICAO
KPVB
Name
PLATTEVILLE MUNI
Location
PLATTEVILLE, WISCONSIN
Elevation
1,025.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,025.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
15/33 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
250° at 16 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 25

Platteville Muni (KPVB) sits in Platteville, Wisconsin. Field elevation is 1,025.2 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 15/33 at 4,000 ft. Runway 07/25 is 3,600 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field has one on-field FBO. Apex Aero Center is on the airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Twenty-four hour self-serve fuel is available with a credit card.

Lighting is worth planning for before arrival. Runway end identifier lights are installed on 15 and 33. PAPI is installed on 07, 15, 25 and 33. Medium intensity runway lights are on both runways and are controlled by CTAF. The 15/33 lights are preset low from sunset to sunrise. You can increase intensity on CTAF. For clearance delivery, if you cannot reach flight service, contact Chicago Center at 630-906-8921. First-time pilots should also verify current noise or local operating notes in the FAA Chart Supplement before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KPVB Platteville Muni?
The longest runway is 15/33 at 4,000 ft asphalt. Runway 07/25 is 3,600 ft asphalt.
Does KPVB have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KPVB. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at KPVB?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KPVB towered or non-towered?
KPVB has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.7 for local traffic calls and runway lighting control.
Which FBO is on the field at KPVB?
Apex Aero Center is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (608) 348-3582 for current services.
Is self-serve fuel available at KPVB?
Yes. The remarks say 24-hour self-service fuel is available with a credit card. Fuel grades listed on field are 100LL and Jet A.
How are the runway lights controlled at KPVB?
Medium intensity runway lights on both runways are controlled by CTAF. Runway 15/33 is preset to low intensity from sunset to sunrise. You can increase intensity on CTAF.
Who do I call for clearance delivery if flight service is unavailable?
The published remark says to contact Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center at 630-906-8921 if you cannot reach flight service on the usual frequency.

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