KVVS

VFR

JOSEPH A HARDY CONNELLSVILLE

CONNELLSVILLE · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
1,264.4'
Longest RWY
3,833'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KVVS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,264.4'
MSL · field 1,264.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14
H/W +15 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF KVVS

Current METAR

Observed 02:35Z

KVVS 280235Z AUTO 13015G28KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3003 RMK AO2 T01680046
Wind
130° @ 15G28 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,671 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
5 NM SW
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
AOO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN NECKERAUER
Address
988 SKY DRIVE, LEMONT FURNACE PA 15456

Flight service · Hours

FSS AOO
ALTOONA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800 - 1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
130° · 15 kt
RWY 14
123°M
Head/Tail
+15 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 123° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,264 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/2333° / 213°3,833 ftASPHStandard L
14/32Favored123° / 303°2,404 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 2-box left(3°)
23PAPI 2-box right(3°)
14PAPI 2-box left(3°)48', trees, 999' from thr, 128' R of cntrln, slope 16
3213', trees, 339' from thr, 110' R of cntrln, slope 10

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
LC · CAT I
VVS
110.7
LOC RWY 05
KVVS · 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
100LLA
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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

  • Deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Taxiway B is closed to aircraft with wingspan more than 40 feet.Show FAA
  • Runway 23 has a 265 foot relocated threshold for taxi only. Runway 14 has a 315 foot relocated threshold for taxi only. Runway 32 has a 260 foot relocated threshold for taxi only.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Clarksburg Approach at 304-842-2011. When approach is closed contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0226.Show FAA
  • Runway 14/32 is closed sunset to sunrise.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated REIL on runway 05. PAPI on runways 05, 23, and 14. Medium intensity runway lighting on runways 05/23 and 14/32. Use CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf service 100LL fuel is available 24 hours; credit card only.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 14/32Threshold and edge lighting are out of service indefinitely.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 05There are 16 foot trees 282 feet from the runway end, 127 feet right. There are 8 foot trees 157 feet from the runway end, 116 feet left. There are 12 foot trees 271 feet from the runway, 105 feet left.Show FAA
  • 14PAPI on runway 14 is out of service indefinitely.Show FAA

Other notes

  • In operation prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Landing fee applies for all aircraft over 6000 pounds gross weight and is waived for fuel purchase.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAfter hours contact phone number is 412-916-6282.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KVVS

Answer card
ICAO
KVVS
Name
JOSEPH A HARDY CONNELLSVILLE
Location
CONNELLSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
1,264.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,264.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
05/23 · 3,833 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
130° at 15 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

Joseph A Hardy Connellsville Airport sits in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. The field elevation is 1,264.4 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 3,833 ft on runway 05/23. There is one ILS approach. It is for runway 05. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.8. Clarksburg Approach handles clearance delivery. When approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Deer and birds are reported on and near the field. Keep a sharp scan on climbout and final. Runway 05 has nearby tree obstructions off the departure end. Runway 14/32 is closed from sunset to sunrise. Its threshold and edge lighting are out of service indefinitely. Plan day use only on that strip until the status changes.

Connellsville Airport is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours with credit card only. The airport also has PAPI on runways 05, 23 and 14. Medium intensity runway lighting is installed on 05/23 and 14/32. Taxiway B is closed to aircraft with wingspan over 40 ft. The airport has an after-hours contact number if you need the manager.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KVVS?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement gives a different value.
Is KVVS towered or uncontrolled?
KVVS is not towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
What runway is the ILS at Joseph A Hardy Connellsville Airport?
The airport has one ILS approach. It is for runway 05.
What is the longest runway at KVVS?
The longest runway is 05/23 at 3,833 ft asphalt. That is the best option for higher-performance aircraft or when you want the longer landing distance.
Which runway lighting is available at KVVS?
PAPI is published on runways 05, 23 and 14. Medium intensity runway lighting is on 05/23 and 14/32. Runway 05 also has activated REIL.
Is runway 14/32 usable at night at KVVS?
No. Runway 14/32 is closed from sunset to sunrise. Its threshold and edge lighting are out of service indefinitely.
Which fuel is available on the field at KVVS?
Connellsville Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours with credit card only.
Are there any runway or taxiway restrictions at KVVS?
Taxiway B is closed to aircraft with wingspan over 40 ft. Runway 23 has a 265 ft relocated threshold for taxi only. Runway 14 has a 315 ft relocated threshold for taxi only. Runway 32 has a 260 ft relocated threshold for taxi only.

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