KLWV

VFR

LAWRENCEVILLE-VINCENNES INTL

LAWRENCEVILLE · ILLINOIS

Elev
429.8'
Longest RWY
5,199'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:53Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KLWV LAWRENCEVILLE-VINCENNES INTL showing runway layout — runways 18/36, 09/27
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KLWV
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,429.8'
MSL · field 429.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +5 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF KLWV

Current METAR

Observed 08:53Z

KLWV 120853Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM FEW060 22/21 A2990 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S AND SW SLP118 60009 T02170206 51010
Wind
320° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,398 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 NE
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LWV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DEVON HILL
Address
13608 HANGAR RD, LAWRENCEVILLE IL 62439

Flight service · Hours

FSS STL
SAINT LOUIS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-1800
  • SAT-SUN · 0900-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
320° · 7 kt
RWY 36
358°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 358° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,430 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored178° / 358°5,199 ftASPHStandard L
09/2788° / 268°5,198 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PSIL(3°)
36PAPI 4-box left(3°)
09PSIL(3°)
27PAPI 4-box left(3°)ODALS

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 KLWV LAWRENCEVILLE-VINCENNES INTL in LAWRENCEVILLE, ILLINOIS, showing runways 18/36, 09/27 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 09
KLWV · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted

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

  • GLIDER ACTVTY SR-SS. RYS 09/27 & 18/36 HAVE LEFT HAND TFC PATTERN FOR GLIDER ACFT.
  • BE ALERT; ODALS FOR RY 27 ARE IN OPERATION SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH REILS ON RY 18.
  • FOR CD WHEN RCO 125.6 OTS, CTC EVANSVILLE APCH AT 812-436-4689, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT ODALS RWY 27; REIL RWY 9, 27, 18 & 36; PAPI RWY 36; MIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 18/36 PRESET ON LOW INTST TO INCR INTST - CTAF.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09PVASI UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGREES LEFT OF CNTRLN & BYD 6 DEGREES RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
  • 18PVASI UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGREES LEFT OF CNTRLN & BYD 6 DEGREES RIGHT OF CNTRLN.

Other notes

  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
  • TRAFFIC PATTERN INDICATORS ON SOD RUNWAY 4U/22U
  • RWY 09/27 & 18/36 900 FT AGL PWRD ACFT; RWY 04U/22U 500 FT AGL MAX ULTRALIGHTS.
  • OWNERJOINT OWNED - CITY OF VINCENNES IN & LAWRENCEVILLE IL.
  • MANAGER812-881-7042.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KLWV

Answer card
ICAO
KLWV
Name
LAWRENCEVILLE-VINCENNES INTL
Location
LAWRENCEVILLE, ILLINOIS
Elevation
429.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,429.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,199 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

Lawrenceville-Vincennes Intl sits in Lawrenceville, Illinois near the Indiana border. Field elevation is 429.8 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 5,199 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Approach and departure service is on 125.6 or 343.7 through Evansville. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with the current chart and weather in mind.

Pattern altitude for powered aircraft on runways 09/27 and 18/36 is 900 ft AGL. That puts the traffic pattern at 1,329.8 ft MSL. Mid-American Air Center is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call them at (618) 943-5733 for current services. The airport also has lighting features that matter at night. Runway 27 has omnidirectional approach lighting. Runway 36 has a PAPI. Runway end identifier lights are installed on 9, 27, 18 and 36. Runway lights on 09/27 are CTAF-controlled. Runway lights on 18/36 start low and can be increased by CTAF.

For a first-time arrival, watch the mixed-use traffic picture. Glider activity runs from sunrise to sunset. Runways 09/27 and 18/36 use left-hand patterns for gliders. The field is jointly owned by the City of Vincennes, Indiana and Lawrenceville, Illinois. Check the current Chart Supplement for any additional local procedures before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KLWV for powered aircraft?
The published pattern altitude for powered aircraft on runways 09/27 and 18/36 is 900 ft AGL. That works out to 1,329.8 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does KLWV have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KLWV. Use the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you file or launch.
What are the tower hours at Lawrenceville-Vincennes Intl?
There is no control tower at KLWV. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic and UNICOM on the same frequency when needed.
Which runway is the longest at KLWV?
The longest runway is 18/36 at 5,199 ft. Runway 09/27 is 5,198 ft. Both paved runways are very close in length.
Which FBO is on the field at KLWV?
Mid-American Air Center is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (618) 943-5733 for current services before arrival.
What lighting should I expect at night at KLWV?
Runway 27 has omnidirectional approach lighting. Runway 36 has a PAPI. Runway end identifier lights are installed on 9, 27, 18 and 36.
Is there glider activity at KLWV?
Yes. Glider activity occurs from sunrise to sunset. The published note also says runways 09/27 and 18/36 have left-hand traffic patterns for glider aircraft.
What should I know before a first landing at KLWV?
Watch for mixed traffic and use the published pattern altitude of 900 ft AGL on the paved runways. Also check the current Chart Supplement for any updated local procedures before you arrive.

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