KOVO

IFR

NORTH VERNON

NORTH VERNON · INDIANA

Elev
757.2'
Longest RWY
5,002'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KOVO
Conditions
IFR
IFR only · VFR stays grounded
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,757.2'
MSL · field 757.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 33
H/W +6 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KOVO

KOVO does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KIMS (MADISON RGNL) · 18.4 NM away. Conditions at KOVO may differ.

METAR · KIMS

Observed 04:15Z

KIMS 280415Z AUTO 32006KT 2SM +RA SCT005 BKN027 OVC034 15/15 A2985 RMK AO2 P0001
Wind
320° @ 6 kt
Visibility
2 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.85 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,026 ft
Ceiling
2,700 ft AGL
Rules
IFR

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 NE
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
HUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RYAN A. CURRY
Address
645 E CO RD 450N, NORTH VERNON IN 47265

Flight service · Hours

FSS HUF
TERRE HAUTE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-SAT · 0800-1700
  • SUN · 1200-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
320° · 6 kt
RWY 33
331°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 33

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 33 · 331° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,757 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/2346° / 226°5,002 ftASPHStandard L
15/33Favored151° / 331°2,730 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 2-box left(3°)road, slope 34
23PAPI 2-box left(3°)road, slope 34
1514', road, 375' from thr, 140' R of cntrln, slope 12
33PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)55', trees, 1120' from thr, 205' R of cntrln, slope 16

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) RWY 05
KOVO · 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
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

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
Segmented circle
No

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

  • For clearance delivery contact Indianapolis Approach at 317-227-5743.Show FAA
  • 24-hour self-service fuel is available.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI on runways 05 and 23 and medium intensity runway lights on runways 05 and 23 are activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 15There are 10-foot crops 60 feet left of the runway end centerline on runway 15.Show FAA
  • 33There are 10-foot crops 60 feet left and right of the runway end centerline on runway 33.Show FAA
  • 23There are 10-foot crops 80 feet left of the runway end centerline on runway 23.Show FAA
  • 05There are 10-foot crops 125 feet right of the runway end centerline on runway 05.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KOVO

Answer card
ICAO
KOVO
Name
NORTH VERNON
Location
NORTH VERNON, INDIANA
Elevation
757.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,757.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
05/23 · 5,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
IFR
Current wind
320° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 33

North Vernon Airport (KOVO) sits in North Vernon, Indiana. Field elevation is 757.2 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 05/23 at 5,002 ft. Runway 15/33 is 2,730 ft.

There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. Indianapolis Approach handles clearance delivery. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan for non-precision or visual work only and verify current procedures before you go. Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

North Vernon Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. 24-hour self-serve fuel is available. Runway 05 and runway 23 have PAPI and medium intensity lights that are activated by CTAF. That is useful after dark. Brief the CTAF lighting activation before arrival.

The field is in a low-elevation Indiana setting, so terrain is not the main issue. The bigger operational items are the short-field feel on runway 15/33, the published crop obstructions near the ends of all four runway directions and the lack of published ILS service. Check the current Chart Supplement for any additional local procedures before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KOVO?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does North Vernon Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published at KOVO. Plan on visual or other non-ILS procedures and verify current approach options before departure.
What is the longest runway at KOVO?
Runway 05/23 is the longest runway at 5,002 ft asphalt. That is the runway most pilots will look at first for performance planning.
Is North Vernon towered?
No. KOVO is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.7 for self-announce traffic and coordinate with other aircraft in the pattern.
Which FBO is on the field at North Vernon?
North Vernon Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. The phone number listed is (812) 346-5223.
Is 24-hour self-serve fuel available at KOVO?
Yes. Published remarks say 24-hour self-service fuel is available. Call the field or the FBO directly if you want current availability before you launch.
What runway lighting is available at North Vernon?
Runways 05 and 23 have PAPI and medium intensity runway lights. The lights are activated by CTAF. Brief the activation procedure before a night arrival.
Are there obstructions near the runway ends at KOVO?
Yes. Published remarks note 10-foot crops near the ends of runways 05, 15, 23 and 33. Give yourself a careful look at the departure and arrival path before using those runways.

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