Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KVTN / VTN
- Coordinates
- 42.8562, -100.5492
- Elevation
- 2,596 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- Airspace
- Class E
- Weather station
- ASOS · 118.075 · ☎ 402-988-1984
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBUS
- NOTAM facility
- VTN
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0800-1700; SAT 0900-1600
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1949/09
- Distance from city
- 1 S
Weather
METAR observed
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:28 AM | 10:28Z |
| Sunrise | 06:04 AM | 11:04Z |
| Sunset | 09:24 PM | 02:24Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:00 PM | 03:00Z |
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Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- ACTVT MIRL RYS 03/21 & 14/32, PAPI RYS 03, 21, 14 & 32; REIL RY 32 - CTAF. on 122.8 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 03: 2-light PAPI (left) · 21: 2-light PAPI (left) · 14: 2-light PAPI (left) · 32: 2-light PAPI (left).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 03 · 028°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 122.8
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 03 at 3,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 03/21
3,701 ft × 60 ft · Concrete (Excellent)- Heading
- 028° mag · 36° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 208° mag · 216° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Displaced threshold
- 299 ft
Runway 14/32
4,705 ft × 75 ft · Concrete (Excellent)- Heading
- 137° mag · 145° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Displaced threshold
- 384 ft
- Heading
- 317° mag · 325° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 9 ft, 395 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 21:1 slope to clear
- End lights
- REIL
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,701 ft | |
| 14/32 | 4,705 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AINSWORTH RCAG | 127.95 | APCH/DEP CTL SVC PRVDD BY DENVER ARTCC (ZDV) ON FREQS 127.95/338.2 (AINSWORTH RCAG). |
| AINSWORTH RCAG | 338.2 | APCH/DEP CTL SVC PRVDD BY DENVER ARTCC (ZDV) ON FREQS 127.95/338.2 (AINSWORTH RCAG). |
| CTAF | 122.8 | ACTVT MIRL RYS 03/21 & 14/32, PAPI RYS 03, 21, 14 & 32; REIL RY 32 - CTAF. |
| UNICOM | 122.8 | |
| VTN ASOS | 118.075 | |
| VTN NDB | 314.0 | |
| VALENTINE RCO | 122.2 |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANW · Ainsworth | VOR-DME | 112.70 | r296° / 30.1 NM |
Procedures at a glance
Approaches5
Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns
- Other services
- Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC ON FREQ. IF UNA, CTC FSS ON FREQ VIA RCO. IF UNA, CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
- ACTVT MIRL RYS 03/21 & 14/32, PAPI RYS 03, 21, 14 & 32; REIL RY 32 - CTAF.
- CITY HALL PHONE NUMBER.
- FUEL AVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD OR BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT CALL (402) 376-2215.
- SURVEYED
- RWY 21 APCH SLOPE 42:1 DUE TO 54 FT TREE 2280 FT FROM DSP THR.
- RWY 14 APCH SLOPE 31:1 DUE TO 24 FT FIR TREES 807 FT FROM DTHR.
- RWY 32 234' LT @ 9', MEASURED
- -4.4' @ 60' RT; +1.4' ON CENTERLINE; +8.5' @ 234' LT
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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 KVTN 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 KVTN
Miller Field (VTN · KVTN) is an airport in Valentine, NE, at 2,596 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,705 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KVTN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KVTN have a control tower?
No. Miller Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at KVTN?
Miller Field has 2 runways; the longest is 4,705 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KVTN?
Miller Field is in Valentine, NE, at an elevation of 2,596 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.8562, -100.5492.
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