KCDA Caledonia County Airport

Before you fly into KCDA

Conditions

LIFR

Very low · even IFR may divert

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,199.6'

MSL · field 1,187.6' + 1,012 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF KCDA

Current METAR

Observed 09:15Z

KCDA 120915Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM OVC002 20/20 A2975 RMK AO2 T02000195

Wind: 000° @ 0 kt
Visibility: —
Temp / Dew: 20°C / 20°C
Altimeter: 29.75 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 2,283 ft
Ceiling: 200 ft AGL
Rules: LIFR

KCDA does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KEFK (NORTHEAST KINGDOM INTL) · 21.2 NM away. Conditions at KCDA may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 06:00Z–13 06:00Z

TAF KEFK 120527Z 1206/1306 00000KT 6SM BR SCT050 BKN080 TEMPO 1207/1211 3SM BR FM121400 24004KT P6SM SCT040 FM122200 25004KT 6SM -SHRA BKN035 FM130300 26008KT P6SM SCT012 BKN035

BASEVFR

12 06:00Z–12 14:00Z

Wind: Calm
Visibility: 6 SM
Sky: Broken 8,000 ft, Scattered 5,000 ft
Weather: mist

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: MONTREAL
Pattern altitude: 1,012 ft AGL · 2,200 ft MSL
ARTCC: ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility: BTV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: CHRIS BEITZEL
Phone: 802-272-7725
Address: 219 N MAIN ST, BARRE VT 05641

Flight service · Hours

FSS BTV: BURLINGTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: JAN-DEC · MON-FRI · 0700-1530

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

Calm

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 02

352°M

Head/Tail

+0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 02

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
02/20	352° / 172°	3,302 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
02	—	—	—	—	—	—	40', trees, 0' from thr, 208' R of cntrln, slope 0
20	—	—	—	—	—	—	33', trees, 450' from thr, 190' 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 KCDA CALEDONIA COUNTY in LYNDONVILLE, VERMONT, showing runways 02/20 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 02

KCDA · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 02

KCDA · IAP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available

Ramp & ground

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

Cheapest 100LL

$5.11

KCDA·Caledonia County Airport

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.20

KBTV·Heritage Aviation·48.9 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Caledonia County Airport 122.800(802) 626-3353 WebsiteTitan21d ago	$5.11	—	—

Caledonia County Airport
122.800(802) 626-3353
—
100LL
$5.11
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

Jet A$7.20atKBTVHeritage Aviation48.9 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

RWY CONDS NOT MNT WHEN UNATNDD.
BRING OWN TIE DOWN ROPES.
FOR EMERG ACFT MAINT CALL 802-334-5001.
DEER & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
BALD EAGLES ROOSTING INVOF COMPOST OPN LCTD 600 FT E OF RWY 20 THR YEAR-ROUND.
FOR CD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.

Lighting notes

ACTVT ARPT ROTG BCN - CTAF.
ACTVT REIL RWY 02; MIRL RWY 02/20 - CTAF.

Approach & departure obstructions

0255 FT TREES, 0-199 FT, 197 FT L.
02CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS 45 DEG SLP.

Other notes

MANAGERON SITE CTC 802-595-2496.
02/20EXTSV CRACKING.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCDA

Answer card

ICAO: KCDA
Name: CALEDONIA COUNTY
Location: LYNDONVILLE, VERMONT
Elevation: 1,187.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,199.6 ft MSL (1,012 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 02/20 · 3,302 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 16°
Current flight rules: LIFR
Current wind: 000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now: –

Caledonia County Airport (KCDA) sits in Lyndonville, Vermont. Field elevation is 1,187.6 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 3,302 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Pattern altitude is 1,012 ft AGL, which is 2,199.6 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. The field is served by Caledonia County Airport on the field. It carries 100LL. For clearance delivery, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859. The rotating beacon is activated by CTAF. Runway 02 has REIL activated by CTAF. Runway 02/20 has medium intensity runway lights activated by CTAF.

A first-time pilot should pay attention to the runway 02 end. Published remarks note 55-foot trees close to that threshold. The cataloged obstacle exceeds a 45 degree slope on runway 02. Runway 02/20 also has extensive cracking. Deer and other wildlife are reported on and near the airport. Runway conditions are not maintained when unattended. Bring your own tie down ropes. If you need local help, the on-site contact is 802-595-2496.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCDA?

Pattern altitude is 1,012 ft AGL. That is 2,199.6 ft MSL.

Does KCDA have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for KCDA. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest instrument procedure list before you go.

Is Caledonia County Airport towered?

No. KCDA has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

What is the longest runway at KCDA?

KCDA has one runway. Runway 02/20 is the longest runway at 3,302 ft.

Which FBO is on the field at KCDA?

Caledonia County Airport is listed on the field. It carries 100LL. Call (802) 626-3353 for current service details.

What runway lighting is available at KCDA?

The rotating beacon is activated by CTAF. Runway 02 has REIL activated by CTAF. Runway 02/20 has medium intensity runway lights activated by CTAF.

Are there obstacle concerns on the approach to runway 02 at KCDA?

Yes. Published remarks note 55-foot trees near the runway 02 end. The cataloged obstacle also exceeds a 45 degree slope for runway 02.

What should I know before landing at KCDA for the first time?

Watch for wildlife, especially deer. Published remarks also note extensive cracking on runway 02/20. Bring your own tie down ropes and verify current field conditions if the airport has been unattended.

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