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Miller Field

VTN · KVTN · Valentine, NE · 2,596 ft elevation · var 8E · Non-towered

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

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:28 AM10:28Z
Sunrise06:04 AM11:04Z
Sunset09:24 PM02:24Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
10:00 PM03:00Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
10:00 PM → 05:28 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:24 PM → 05:04 AM

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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 122.8Chart 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

03TPANESW
LEFT traffic
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)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

03
Heading
028° mag · 36° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
21
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)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k, Double wheel 42.5k.

14
Heading
137° mag · 145° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Displaced threshold
384 ft
32
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
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
AINSWORTH RCAG127.95APCH/DEP CTL SVC PRVDD BY DENVER ARTCC (ZDV) ON FREQS 127.95/338.2 (AINSWORTH RCAG).
AINSWORTH RCAG338.2APCH/DEP CTL SVC PRVDD BY DENVER ARTCC (ZDV) ON FREQS 127.95/338.2 (AINSWORTH RCAG).
CTAF122.8ACTVT MIRL RYS 03/21 & 14/32, PAPI RYS 03, 21, 14 & 32; REIL RY 32 - CTAF.
UNICOM122.8
VTN ASOS118.075
VTN NDB314.0
VALENTINE RCO122.2

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
ANW · AinsworthVOR-DME112.70r296° / 30.1 NM

Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: RNAV (GPS) · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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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

Owner
CITY OF VALENTINE
P.O. BOX 177, 323 NORTH MAIN, VALENTINE, NE
402-376-2323
Manager
ROBERT KILMER
100 SOUTH STREET, VALENTINE, NE
402-376-1611

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

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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