KVTI

VFR

VINTON VETERANS MEML AIRPARK

VINTON · IOWA

Elev
842'
Longest RWY
4,000'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR12:15Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KVTI VINTON VETERANS MEML AIRPARK showing runway layout — runways 09/27, 16/34
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KVTI
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,842'
MSL · field 842' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KVTI

Current METAR

Observed 12:15Z

KVTI 121215Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A2994 RMK AO2 T01760118
Wind
250° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,379 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 N
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
VTI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MICHAEL J. MYERS
Address
CITY HALL - P.O. BOX 529, VINTON IA 52349

Flight service · Hours

FSS FOD
FORT DODGE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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250° · 6 kt
RWY 27
272°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 272° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,842 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored91° / 272°4,000 ftCONCStandard L
16/34160° / 340°2,500 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 2-box left(4°)53', tree, 1451' from thr, 141' R of cntrln, slope 23
27PAPI 2-box left(3°)45', tree, 1186' from thr, 178' R of cntrln, slope 21
3436', trees, 484' from thr, 99' R of cntrln, slope 7

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KVTI VINTON VETERANS MEML AIRPARK in VINTON, IOWA, showing runways 09/27, 16/34 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 09
KVTI · 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
100LLAMOGAS
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
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

  • RY 16/34 CLSD NIGHTS AND USED AS TWY FM RY 09/27 TO RAMP.
  • WILDLIFE INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Lighting notes

  • PILOT CONTROLED MIRL RWY 09/27; TO ACTVT & ACTVT PAPI RWYS 09 & 27 AND REIL RWYS 09 & 27 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSELF SVC FUEL AVBL 24 HRS.
  • ASELF SVC FUEL AVBL 24 HRS.
  • MOGASSELF SVC FUEL AVBL 24 HRS.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 34RWY 34 APCH 18:1 AT DTHR.

Other notes

  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
  • MANAGERCHAIRMAN, ARPT CMSN. MGR NOT AT FIELD.
  • AGRINOE AVIATION (319) 560-9363

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KVTI

Answer card
ICAO
KVTI
Name
VINTON VETERANS MEML AIRPARK
Location
VINTON, IOWA
Elevation
842 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,842 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
250° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark sits in Vinton, Iowa. Field elevation is 842 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 09/27 at 4,000 ft. Runway 16/34 is 2,500 ft. There is no control tower. Traffic uses CTAF 122.8. Cedar Rapids Approach and Departure are on 134.05 and 266.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark. It carries 100LL, Jet A Prist and MOGAS. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours a day for those grades. Call (319) 560-9363 for current field info.

A few operational notes matter here. Wildlife is reported in the area, so keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing. Runway 16/34 is closed at night. It is used as a taxiway from runway 09/27 to the ramp. Runway 34 also has an 18 to 1 approach slope at the displaced threshold. Pilot controlled medium intensity lights are available on runway 09/27. The PAPI and runway end identifier lights for 09 and 27 are also activated on CTAF. For clearance delivery, contact Chicago Center at 630-906-8921. The airport sits in a non-towered environment. Plan for standard self-announce traffic and watch for local pattern traffic.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KVTI?
The longest runway is 09/27 at 4,000 ft. That is the main runway to plan around for most arrivals and departures.
Is KVTI towered?
No. KVTI has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic and coordinate with other aircraft in the pattern.
What is the pattern altitude at Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying in, especially if you need the exact local pattern height.
Does KVTI have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KVTI. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
Which runway is used at night at KVTI?
Runway 09/27 is the active runway at night. Runway 16/34 is closed at night. It is used as a taxiway from runway 09/27 to the ramp.
What fuel is available on the field at KVTI?
The on-field FBO is Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark. It carries 100LL, Jet A Prist and MOGAS. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours a day.
How do I activate the runway lights at KVTI?
Pilot controlled medium intensity lights are available on runway 09/27. Use CTAF 122.8 to activate the runway lights. The PAPI for 09 and 27 and the runway end identifier lights are also activated on CTAF.
Are there any runway or wildlife cautions at KVTI?
Yes. Wildlife is reported in the area. Runway 34 also has an 18 to 1 approach slope at the displaced threshold, so brief that end carefully before you commit.

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