KVHN Culberson County Airport

Before you fly into KVHN

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

4,956.8'

MSL · field 3,956.8' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 25

H/W +7 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KVHN

Current METAR

Observed 16:15Z

KVHN 271615Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A3003 RMK AO2 T02381024

Wind: 290° @ 8 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 24°C / -2°C
Altimeter: 30.03 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 5,850 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KVHN does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KPEQ (PECOS MUNI) · 68.2 NM away. Conditions at KVHN may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 06:00Z–29 06:00Z

TAF KPEQ 280520Z 2806/2906 01008KT P6SM SCT250 FM280900 24007KT P6SM SCT250 FM281600 26014G21KT P6SM BKN250 FM290200 29006KT P6SM BKN250

BASEVFR

28 06:00Z–28 09:00Z

Wind: 010° at 8 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 25,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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 NE
VFR sectional: EL PASO
ARTCC: ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility: ABQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JUDGE CARLOS URIAS
Phone: 432-283-2059
Address: 501 W. BROADWAY, BOX 927, VAN HORN TX 79855

Flight service · Hours

FSS ABQ: ALBUQUERQUE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 0900-1800

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

290° · 8 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 25

254°M

Head/Tail

+7 kt

Crosswind

4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
03/21	35° / 215°	6,005 ft	ASPH	Standard L
07/25Favored	74° / 254°	5,353 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
03	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	10', brush, 270' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 7
21	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	12', brush, 258' from thr, 130' R of cntrln, slope 4
07	—	—	—	—	—	—	15', brush, 276' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 5

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.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 21

KVHN · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 21

KVHN · IAP

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+
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
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.

Cheapest 100LL

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Not published

Cheapest Jet A

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Not published

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Culberson County Aviation 0.000(432) 283-6464 WebsiteAvfuel	—	—	—

Culberson County Aviation
0.000(432) 283-6464
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100LL
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Jet A
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Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861.Show FAA

Lighting notes

The precision approach path indicators are activated for runways 03 and 21. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runways 03/21 and 07/25. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

100LLFor fuel, call 432-283-2237 or 432-284-1418.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

21There is 10-foot brush located 0 to 200 feet distant from runway 21.Show FAA
03There is 10-foot brush located 30 feet distant and 250 feet to the left of runway 03.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KVHN

Answer card

ICAO: KVHN
Name: CULBERSON COUNTY
Location: VAN HORN, TEXAS
Elevation: 3,956.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 4,956.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 03/21 · 6,005 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 10°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 290° at 8 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 25

Culberson County Airport sits near Van Horn, Texas. Field elevation is 3,956.8 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 6,005 ft on runway 03/21. Runway 07/25 is 5,353 ft. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the current Chart Supplement before you go. The field is in a high desert setting. Density altitude can be a real factor here, especially on warm days. Plan performance with that in mind. The published remarks also note brush near the ends of runway 21 and runway 03. That makes a careful taxi and landing scan worthwhile on those sides.

Lighting is available on both runways. The runway 03 and 21 PAPI is also published. For clearance delivery, Albuquerque ARTCC is listed in the remarks. Culberson County Aviation is on the field. Fuel grades are not reported in the facts, so call the FBO directly before arrival if you need fuel details. For 100LL, the published remarks give phone numbers for current fuel information. If you are new to the airport, review the current Chart Supplement before departure for any updates on procedures, lighting, or local operating notes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KVHN?

The longest runway is 03/21 at 6,005 ft asphalt. That is the runway to plan on if you want the most pavement at Van Horn.

Is KVHN towered or uncontrolled?

KVHN is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and standard self-announce traffic calls.

Does Culberson County Airport have an ILS?

No ILS approaches are published for KVHN. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.

What is the field elevation at KVHN?

Field elevation is 3,956.8 ft MSL. Expect noticeable density altitude effects, especially in warm weather.

What is the pattern altitude at KVHN?

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current Chart Supplement before flight. For light piston aircraft, a standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern is often used unless published otherwise.

Which runway lights are installed at KVHN?

Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runways 03/21 and 07/25. The remarks also say the PAPI is active for runways 03 and 21.

What FBO is on the field at KVHN?

Culberson County Aviation is the on-field FBO. The facts do not list fuel grades, so call them directly at (432) 283-6464 before arrival.

Are there any runway obstructions at KVHN?

Yes. The remarks note 10-foot brush near runway 21 from 0 to 200 ft away. They also note 10-foot brush near runway 03, 30 ft from the runway and 250 ft left of centerline. Use extra caution on landing and rollout.

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