Runway 18 at Porter County Rgnl (KVPZ) in Valparaiso, Indiana is the southbound end of the 18/36 runway. The opposite end is Runway 36. Runway 18 has a magnetic heading of 180° and a length of 4,001 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is the standard pattern for this end. No ILS is published for Runway 18.
Field elevation is 770.3 ft MSL. Threshold elevation is 770.3 ft MSL. Lighting is MED. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 18
Based on the current METAR wind at KVPZ.
- Headwind
- 9.5 kt
- Crosswind
- 5.5 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 30°
- Favorability
- good
Pattern entry · RWY 18
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 18
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Uncontrolled field. Announce position on CTAF and self-separate.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 178°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 88°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (358°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 178°M for Runway 18
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of Runway 18 at KVPZ?
Runway 18 at KVPZ has a magnetic heading of 180°.
What is the length of Runway 18 at KVPZ?
Runway 18 is 4,001 ft long.
What is the surface of Runway 18 at KVPZ?
Runway 18 has an asphalt surface.
Is Runway 18 at KVPZ left or right traffic?
Runway 18 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
Does Runway 18 at KVPZ have an ILS approach?
No ILS is published for Runway 18 at KVPZ.
What is the opposite runway end of Runway 18 at KVPZ?
The opposite end is Runway 36.