KVUO

VFR

PEARSON FLD

VANCOUVER · WASHINGTON

Elev
28.6'
Longest RWY
3,275'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:53Z
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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
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KVUO

Current METAR

Observed 17:53Z

KVUO 271753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW024 BKN043 OVC120 12/06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP193 T01170061 10122 20050 51012 $
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.10 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-548 ft
Ceiling
4,300 ft AGL
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
Calm
RWY 08
082°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 08

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 082° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,029 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/2682° / 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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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

  • See special notice for full procedure approach at 866-640-4124.Show FAA
  • Operations over the centerline or extended centerline must maintain at or below 700 feet mean sea level due to Portland International traffic. Portland International runway 10L/28R extended centerline crosses runway 08 threshold.Show FAA
  • Mandatory visual flight rules advisory service is available. Contact CTAF.Show FAA
  • Prior permission required to access the Air Museum taxiway.Show FAA
  • Helicopter hover-taxi operations are not authorized.Show FAA
  • Contact the airport manager for transient overnight fees and prior permission required for extended stay.Show FAA
  • Helicopter hover-taxi operations are not authorized.Show FAA
  • Overflight of Fort Vancouver Stockade National Park 360 feet north of runway 08 is not authorized.Show FAA
  • Arrive prior to entering the special flight rules area FAR 93.163 and depart before takeoff by contacting the CTAF.Show FAA
  • Geese are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Repetitive helicopter training patterns are not authorized without prior permission required.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate the precision approach path indicator for runway 26. Medium intensity runway lights are available on runways 08 and 26 and are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-service 100LL fuel is available by credit card 24 hours a day.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 08/26Stopway at the west end.Show FAA
  • 08/26Runway 26 threshold relocated 762 feet for night operations; 2513 feet of runway 08/26 pavement centerline.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 26There is a 16-foot dike at 115 feet and a 6-foot fence at 130 feet near runway 26.Show FAA
  • 26Runway 26 has a displaced threshold of 762 feet for night operations.Show FAA
  • 08The VASI for runway 08 is unusable beyond 6 degrees left or right of the runway centerline.Show FAA
  • 26Approach slope is 44 to 1 at the displaced threshold of runway 26.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Contact the airport manager for transient storage fees and prior permission required for extended stays.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAirport manager phone number is 360-904-9007.Show FAA

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 0 kt
Favored runway now

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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