KPVW

VFR

HALE COUNTY

PLAINVIEW · TEXAS

Elev
3,374'
Longest RWY
5,997'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:50Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPVW
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,374'
MSL · field 3,374' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 13
H/W +6 · X/W 0 kt R

METAR & TAF KPVW

Current METAR

Observed 06:50Z

KPVW 280650Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A2990 RMK AO2 T01231094 TSNO
Wind
140° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / -9°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
3,849 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
1 NM S
VFR sectional
DALLAS-FT WORTH
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
PVW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RYAN STEVENSON
Address
10 MILLER BLVD, PLAINVIEW TX 79072-1600

Flight service · Hours

FSS FTW
FORT WORTH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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140° · 6 kt
RWY 13
129°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13 · 129° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,374 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/2242° / 222°5,997 ftASPHStandard L
13/31Favored129° / 309°4,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
04VASI 4-box left(3.5°)44', pole, 2073' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 42
22VASI 4-box left(3.5°)190', bldg, 6200' from thr, 800' R of cntrln, slope 31
1340', pline, 1120' from thr, 205' R of cntrln, slope 23
3115', road, 585' from thr, 172' R of cntrln, slope 25

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 04
KPVW · 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
100LLA1+
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
INSTR

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

  • There is no line of sight to runway 13/31 from runway end 22.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on Flight Service Station frequency, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 4/22 and 13/31 from sunset to sunrise, preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate runway end identifier lights on runway 4, use CTAF. Visual approach slope indicator on runway 22 is controlled by CTAF. Visual approach slope indicator on runway 4 operates continuously.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 04Runway 04 visual glide slope indicator is unusable beyond 7 degrees left of the runway centerline.Show FAA
  • 22There is a grain elevator obstruction near runway end 22.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • 1The airport is unattended on Thanksgiving and Christmas.Show FAA
  • 04/22Runway 04/22 has transverse and longitudinal cracks up to 4 inches wide along the full length.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KPVW

Answer card
ICAO
KPVW
Name
HALE COUNTY
Location
PLAINVIEW, TEXAS
Elevation
3,374 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,374 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
04/22 · 5,997 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
7
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 13

Hale County Airport sits in Plainview, Texas. The field elevation is 3,374 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 04/22 at 5,997 ft. Runway 13/31 is 4,000 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the usual pattern reference at 4,374 ft MSL. The airport sits in open country at a higher elevation, so density altitude can matter on warm days. Plan performance with that in mind.

Tradewind Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Runway 04/22 has reported cracking along the full length. The published remarks also note a grain elevator near runway end 22. Runway lights are medium intensity on both runways from sunset to sunrise. They start at low intensity. Use CTAF to increase intensity on runway 04 and to activate the runway end identifier lights. The VASI on runway 22 is controlled by CTAF. The airport is unattended on Thanksgiving and Christmas. For clearance delivery issues, Fort Worth ARTCC is listed as a backup contact.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KPVW Hale County Airport?
The field elevation is 3,374 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff roll and climb performance, especially on hot West Texas days.
What is the pattern altitude at KPVW?
A published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 4,374 ft MSL based on the field elevation.
Which runway is the longest at KPVW?
Runway 04/22 is the longest runway. It is 5,997 ft asphalt.
Does KPVW have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KPVW. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Is KPVW towered?
No. KPVW is an untowered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
Which FBO is on the field at KPVW?
Tradewind Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (806) 293-4121 for current services.
What runway lighting and VASI setup does KPVW have?
Medium intensity runway lights are published on both runways from sunset to sunrise. They start at low intensity. Use CTAF to raise intensity on runway 04 and to activate the runway end identifier lights. The VASI on runway 22 is controlled by CTAF. The VASI on runway 04 operates continuously.
Are there any runway or obstacle issues at KPVW?
Yes. Runway 04/22 has transverse and longitudinal cracks reported along the full length. There is also a grain elevator near runway end 22. The published remarks say runway end 22 has no line of sight to runway 13/31.

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