KVSF

VFR

HARTNESS STATE (SPRINGFIELD)

SPRINGFIELD · VERMONT

Elev
577.5'
Longest RWY
5,501'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:54Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KVSF
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,677.5'
MSL · field 577.5' + 1,100 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 11
H/W +5 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF KVSF

Current METAR

Observed 21:54Z

KVSF 272154Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP221 T02280000
Wind
100° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 0°C
Altimeter
30.18 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,354 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 NW
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
Pattern altitude
1,100 ft AGL · 1,678 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
VSF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHRIS BEITZEL
Address
219 N MAIN ST, BARRE VT 05641

Flight service · Hours

FSS BTV
BURLINGTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
100° · 5 kt
RWY 11
084°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 11

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 11 · 084° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,678 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/2320° / 200°5,501 ftASPHStandard L
11/29Favored84° / 264°3,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05VASI 4-box left(4°)50', trees, 201' from thr, 214' R of cntrln
2350', trees, 201' from thr, 250' R of cntrln
1170', trees, 290' from thr, 155' R of cntrln, slope 1

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

ILS · 1

RWY 05
LE
VSF
111.3
LOC RWY 05
KVSF · 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
100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,TOW

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 flight service station frequency, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 19 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • Maintain traffic pattern altitude on the downwind leg for runway 05.Show FAA
  • Runway 23 is the calm wind runway in day visual flight rules conditions.Show FAA
  • The apron and taxiways A and B have pavement classification numbers S-46 and D-62.Show FAA
  • There is a noise sensitive area west of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway conditions are not maintained when the airport is unattended.Show FAA
  • Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runway 05; medium intensity runway lights are activated on runways 05/23 and 11/29 by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • A+Full service only.Show FAA
  • 100LLFull and self-service 100LL fuel is available.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 05There are 35 foot trees located 0 to 199 feet from the runway and 150 to 250 feet to the left.Show FAA
  • 23There are 50 foot trees located 0 to 200 feet from the runway and 135 to 250 feet to the left.Show FAA
  • 05The cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope at runway 05.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Gliders operate on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude is 1100 feet above ground level for single engine aircraft and 1600 feet above ground level for multi engine aircraft.Show FAA
  • 1After hours call 603-762-8080.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KVSF

Answer card
ICAO
KVSF
Name
HARTNESS STATE (SPRINGFIELD)
Location
SPRINGFIELD, VERMONT
Elevation
577.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,677.5 ft MSL (1,100 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
05/23 · 5,501 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
100° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 11

Hartness State Airport is in Springfield, Vermont. The field elevation is 577.5 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 05/23 at 5,501 ft. This is an uncontrolled airport with CTAF and UNICOM both on 122.8. The airport has one ILS approach for runway 05. Pattern altitude is 1,100 ft AGL, which is 1,677.5 ft MSL for single-engine traffic. Multi-engine traffic uses 1,600 ft AGL. Springfield Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. The published remarks call out full service only. They also note glider activity on and near the airport. Runway 23 is the calm wind runway in day VFR conditions. A noise sensitive area lies west of the airport. Runway 05 has a cataloged obstruction that exceeds a 45 degree slope. Runway end identifier lights are activated on runway 05. Medium intensity runway lights on both runways are activated by CTAF. If you are new to KVSF, plan for mixed traffic. Pay attention to the west side noise area. Check runway condition if the airport is unattended. The airport sits in the Springfield area of Vermont, so winter performance and local weather deserve a close look before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KVSF for single-engine aircraft?
Pattern altitude is 1,100 ft AGL. That equals 1,677.5 ft MSL at KVSF.
What is the longest runway at Hartness State Airport?
Runway 05/23 is the longest runway. It is 5,501 ft of asphalt.
Does KVSF have an ILS approach?
Yes. KVSF has 1 ILS approach for runway 05.
Is Hartness State Airport towered?
No. KVSF is an uncontrolled airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at KVSF?
Springfield Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (802) 886-7500 for current service details.
What should I know about runway 05 at KVSF?
The published remarks say runway 05 has a cataloged obstruction that exceeds a 45 degree slope. Plan your approach with that in mind and check current airport guidance before arrival.
Is there a noise sensitive area at KVSF?
Yes. The published remarks say there is a noise sensitive area west of the airport. Use the current Chart Supplement and local procedures before flying in.
What runway is used in calm wind at KVSF?
Runway 23 is the calm wind runway in day VFR conditions. That is the published remark for the field.

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