KVES

VFR

DARKE COUNTY

VERSAILLES · OHIO

Elev
1,007'
Longest RWY
4,802'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:55Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KVES
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,007'
MSL · field 1,007' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +7 · X/W 12 kt R

METAR & TAF KVES

Current METAR

Observed 06:55Z

KVES 280655Z AUTO 15014G25KT 10SM FEW004 FEW110 15/15 A2969 RMK AO2 PK WND 14038/13 LTG DSNT SE PRESRR P0007
Wind
150° @ 14G25 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.69 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,534 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
2 NM SW
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
VES (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SCOTT NAAS
Address
9724 STATE ROUTE 121, VERSAILLES OH 45380-9513

Flight service · Hours

FSS DAY
DAYTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1630

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 14 kt
RWY 09
085°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
12 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 085° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,007 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored85° / 265°4,802 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 2-box left(3°)
27PAPI 2-box left(3°)

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 09
KVES · 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
Other services
AMB

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, contact Columbus Approach at 614-338-8537.Show FAA
  • Occasional deer, birds, and other wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights for runways 09 and 27 and medium intensity runway lights for runways 09/27 are activated on the CTAF. Precision approach path indicators for runways 09 and 27 operate continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is located at the east ramp and is available 24 hours via credit card.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Prior coordination is required.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager email is SNAAS@CO.DARKE.OH.US.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KVES

Answer card
ICAO
KVES
Name
DARKE COUNTY
Location
VERSAILLES, OHIO
Elevation
1,007 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,007 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 4,802 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

Darke County Airport sits near Versailles, Ohio. Field elevation is 1,007 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 4,802 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published, so plan with current weather and the latest instrument data before you go.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local procedures or current chart data say otherwise. The airport sits in the Columbus approach area, so get your clearance and arrival planning sorted before departure. Published remarks say prior coordination is required. Clearance delivery is handled through Columbus Approach at 614-338-8537.

On the field, Darke County Airport provides AVGAS 100LL and Jet A Prist. Fuel is located on the east ramp. 100LL is available 24 hours by credit card. Runway 09 and 27 have runway end identifier lights. Medium intensity runway lights are activated on the CTAF. PAPI is available on both ends and operates continuously. Watch for deer, birds and other wildlife in the area. That matters here, especially on departure and on short final.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KVES and can a light jet use it?
KVES has one runway, 09/27, at 4,802 ft. That gives you a usable paved strip. Performance planning still depends on weight, temperature, wind and runway condition.
Is there an ILS at Darke County Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for KVES. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and current approach data before you file or launch IFR.
What is the pattern altitude at KVES?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless current local guidance says otherwise.
Does KVES have a control tower?
No. KVES is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic calls. Coordinate closely with other aircraft in the pattern.
Which fuel is available on the field at Darke County Airport?
The on-field FBO is Darke County Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A Prist. 100LL fuel is located at the east ramp and is available 24 hours by credit card.
What are the runway lights and approach lights like at KVES?
Runway end identifier lights are published for runways 09 and 27. Medium intensity runway lights are activated on the CTAF. PAPI on both ends operates continuously.
Do I need prior coordination before arriving at KVES?
Yes. Published remarks say prior coordination is required. Contact the airport operator or the FBO directly before arrival. Do this especially if you need fuel or after-hours access.
Are there wildlife concerns at Darke County Airport?
Yes. Published remarks call out occasional deer, birds and other wildlife on and near the airport. Use extra caution on taxi, takeoff and landing.

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