Airport information
- FAA LID
- VT17
- Coordinates
- 43.3690, -72.6743
- Elevation
- 1,502 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 15W
- 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
- Distance from city
- 2 SE
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 | 04:34 AM | 08:34Z |
| Sunrise | 05:10 AM | 09:10Z |
| Sunset | 08:35 PM | 00:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:10 PM | 01:10Z |
Plan a flight from VT17
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 02
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
1,600 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 1,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUT · Rutland | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r143° / 15.3 NM |
| LEB · Lebanon | VOR-DME | 113.70 | r242° / 27.3 NM |
| CAM · Cambridge | VOR-DME | 115.00 | r066° / 37 NM |
| EEN · Keene | VORTAC | 109.40 | r348° / 38.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VT17. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR 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 VT17 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 VT17
Smith Airport (VT17) is an airport in Ludlow, VT, at 1,502 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VT17, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does VT17 have a control tower?
No. Smith Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at VT17?
Smith Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is VT17?
Smith Airport is in Ludlow, VT, at an elevation of 1,502 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.3690, -72.6743.
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