Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KVLD / VLD
- Coordinates
- 30.7825, -83.2767
- Elevation
- 203 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5W
- Sectional chart
- JACKSONVILLE
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MACON
- NOTAM facility
- VLD
- Attendance
- ALL 0600-2200
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1940/04
- Distance from city
- 3 S
Weather
METAR observed
Loading current weather…
TAF forecast
Loading forecast…
Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:03 AM | 10:03Z |
| Sunrise | 06:31 AM | 10:31Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 00:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:07 PM | 01:07Z |
Plan a flight from KVLD
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 36; REIL RWY 18; PAPI RWY 18 & 36; HIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF. REIL RWY 04/22; PAPI RWY 04 & 22; MIRL RWY 04/22 UNAVBL WHEN ATCT CLSD. on 128.35 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 04: 4-light PAPI (left) · 22: 4-light PAPI (left) · 18: 4-light PAPI (left) · 36: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04 · 041°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 128.35
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
5,598 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Fair)- Heading
- 041° mag · 36° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3.25°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 7 ft, 300 ft from threshold, 70 ft R of centerline — 14:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- 221° mag · 216° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3.25°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 48 ft, 1,175 ft from threshold, 320 ft L of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
Runway 18/36
8,003 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 176° mag · 171° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 55 ft, 1,875 ft from threshold, 60 ft R of centerline — 25:1 slope to clear
- Heading
- 356° mag · 351° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS · CAT I · LOC 110.9 (VLD) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 56 ft, 3,000 ft from threshold, 875 ft L of centerline — 50:1 slope to clear
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,598 ft | |
| 18/36 | 8,003 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 119.525 | APP/DEP |
| ASOS | 126.225 | |
| CTAF | 120.9 | |
| GND | 121.7 | |
| RDO | 122.2 | MACON RDO |
| TWR | 120.9 | |
| UNIC | 122.95 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTK · Valdosta | VOR-DME | 114.80 | r053° / 0.2 NM |
| VAD · Moody | VORTAC | 113.30 | r205° / 11.5 NM |
| GEF · Greenville | VORTAC | 109.00 | r061° / 29.6 NM |
| MGR · Moultrie | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r125° / 32.6 NM |
Airport diagram
Open PDF ↗Preview diagram
Procedures at a glance
Approaches6
Minimums & Hot Spots
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
Open PDF ↗Preview Chart Supplement
VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A-1 (additive)
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS EXCP 24 HR PPR CALL AMGR 229-333-1833.
- RWY 04/22 HAS 10 FT PAVED SHOULDERS WITH VEGETATION.
- PILOTS MUST SUP OWN TIE-DOWN ROPES.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 36; REIL RWY 18; PAPI RWY 18 & 36; HIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF. REIL RWY 04/22; PAPI RWY 04 & 22; MIRL RWY 04/22 UNAVBL WHEN ATCT CLSD.
- CONTACT FBO 229-242-3175.
- PCR VALUE: 290/F/B/X/T
- PCR VALUE: 400/F/B/X/T
- PAPI UNUSBL BYD 7 DEG LEFT OF CNTRLN.
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 KVLD 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 KVLD
Valdosta Regional Airport (VLD · KVLD) is an airport in Valdosta, GA, at 203 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 8,003 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KVLD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KVLD have a control tower?
Yes. Valdosta Regional Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KVLD?
Valdosta Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 8,003 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KVLD?
Valdosta Regional Airport is in Valdosta, GA, at an elevation of 203 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.7825, -83.2767.
Fly out of KVLD often?
Save KVLD as your home base in the SkyReady app for a one-tap Go/No-Go readiness brief, weather alerts, and automatic FAA currency — free to log.