KVUO

VFR

PEARSON FLD

VANCOUVER · WASHINGTON

Elev
28.6'
Longest RWY
3,275'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KVUO PEARSON FLD showing runway layout — runways 08/26
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KVUO
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,028.6'
MSL · field 28.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +1 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF KVUO

Current METAR

Observed 20:53Z

KVUO 112053Z AUTO VRB05G14KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP200 T02280039 58014
Wind
VAR @ 5G14 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.12 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
747 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
SEATTLE
Pattern altitude
1,000 ft AGL · 1,029 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
VUO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MEREDITH FOX
Address
PO BOX 1995, VANCOUVER WA 98660

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA
SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • NOV-MAR · 0800-1700
  • APR-OCT · 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 5 kt
RWY 26
262°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 26

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 262° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,029 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored82° / 262°3,275 ftASPH26 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
083,275'3,275'3,065'3,065'VASI 4-box right(3.75°)218', brdg, 2647' from thr, 482' R of cntrln, slope 11
263,275'3,275'3,275'2,513'PAPI 2-box right(4°)31', tree, 280' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 2

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 KVUO PEARSON FLD in VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, showing runways 08/26 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS)-B
KVUO · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bulk)
Low pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • GEESE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • ARR PRIOR TO ENTERING SFRA FAR 93.163 & DEP BFR TKOF - CTC CTAF.
  • MANDATORY VFR ADVZY SVC - CTC CTAF.
  • SEE SPL NOTICE FOR FULL PROC APCH - 866-640-4124.
  • PPR TO ACESS AIR MUSEUM TXL.
  • CTC AMGR FOR TSNT OVNGT FEES & PPR FOR EXTDD STAY.
  • HEILICOPTER HOVER-TAXI OPS NA.
  • FLY QUIET. CTN: MNTN AT OR BLW 700 FT MSL OVR RWYS OR ON EXTDD CNTRLN DUE TO WAKE TURB FM ACFT FLYING TO/FM PORTLAND INTL (PDX). RWY 10L/28R. PDX RWY 10L/28R EXTDD CNTRLN CROSSES PEARSON RWY 08 THR. RWY 26: MNTN RWY HDG TIL PAST SMITH TWR, THEN TURN RIGHT WEST OF TWR AND NATIONAL PARK. AVOID OVERFLYING THE FORT VANCOUVER STOCKADE (NATL PARK) LCTD 360 FT NORTH OF THE WEST END OF RWY 8-26. MNT CTAF 119.0.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 26; MIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSELF SVC CREDIT CARD H24.

Runway surface & condition

  • 08/26STWY WEST END.
  • 08/26RY 26 THR RELCTD 762 FT FOR NGT OPS; 2513 FT OF RY 08/26 PCL.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 2616 FT DIKE AT 115 FT; 6 FT FENCE AT 130 FT.
  • 26RWY 26 DTHR 762 FT FOR NGT OPS.
  • 08VASI RWY 08 UNUSBL BYD 6 DEGS LEFT OR RIGHT OF RWY CNTRLN.
  • 26APCH SLOPE 44:1 AT DTHR.

Other notes

  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
  • CTC AMGR FOR TSNT STORAGE FEES & PPR FOR EXTDD STAYS.
  • MANAGER360-904-9007.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KVUO

Answer card
ICAO
KVUO
Name
PEARSON FLD
Location
VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON
Elevation
28.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,028.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 3,275 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
7
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

Pearson Fld is in Vancouver, Washington, just north of the Columbia River and close to Portland traffic flow. Field elevation is 28.6 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 08/26, at 3,275 ft asphalt. It is an untowered field. CTAF is 119.0. Portland Approach and Departure frequencies are published for the area. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is 1,000 ft AGL, which is 1,028.6 ft MSL. That matters here because the field sits under Portland International traffic. Operations over the runway centerline or extended centerline must stay at or below 700 ft MSL. The runway 08 VASI also has a limit. It is unusable beyond 6 degrees left or right of centerline. Fort Vancouver Stockade National Park is just north of runway 08. Overflight there is not authorized.

Aero Maintenance Flight Center is on the field. It carries 100LL. Runway 26 has a displaced threshold for night operations. The published usable pavement centerline is 2,513 ft. Helicopter hover-taxi is not authorized. If you plan an overnight or extended stay, contact the airport manager first. For any special notice or procedure details, verify with the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport directly before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KVUO?
Pattern altitude is 1,000 ft AGL. That is 1,028.6 ft MSL at Pearson Fld.
Does Pearson Fld have any published ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KVUO. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach picture before departure.
Is KVUO towered or untowered?
KVUO has no control tower. Use CTAF 119.0 and follow the published advisory flow for the field.
Which runway is longest at KVUO?
Runway 08/26 is the only runway. It is 3,275 ft long and asphalt.
What fuel is available on the field at KVUO?
Aero Maintenance Flight Center is on the field. It carries 100LL. Call (360) 735-9441 for current service details.
Are there any special operating limits near runway 08 at KVUO?
Yes. Overflight of Fort Vancouver Stockade National Park north of runway 08 is not authorized. The published remarks also say the runway 08 VASI is unusable beyond 6 degrees left or right of centerline.
Can I land runway 26 at night at Pearson Fld?
Runway 26 has a relocated threshold for night operations. The published usable pavement centerline is 2,513 ft, so verify the current Chart Supplement and plan for the displaced threshold.
Is there a curfew or overnight restriction at KVUO?
The published remarks say to contact the airport manager for transient overnight fees and prior permission required for extended stay. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any curfew or noise restriction before flying in.

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