Airport information
- FAA LID
- 1VT8
- Coordinates
- 43.6652, -73.1663
- Elevation
- 900 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- BOSTON (ZBW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BURLINGTON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2011/07
- Distance from city
- 4 N
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:35 AM | 08:35Z |
| Sunrise | 05:11 AM | 09:11Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 00:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:14 PM | 01:14Z |
Plan a flight from 1VT8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,650 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 500 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 500 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,650 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUT · Rutland | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r327° / 12.5 NM |
| GFL · Glens Falls | VORTAC | 110.20 | r059° / 27.5 NM |
| MPV · Montpelier | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r247° / 40 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 1VT8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD DAYTIME VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 1VT8 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 1VT8
Mortimer Brown Landing (1VT8) is an airport in Castleton, VT, at 900 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,650 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 1VT8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 1VT8 have a control tower?
No. Mortimer Brown Landing is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 1VT8?
Mortimer Brown Landing has 1 runway; the longest is 1,650 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 1VT8?
Mortimer Brown Landing is in Castleton, VT, at an elevation of 900 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.6652, -73.1663.
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