Airport information
- FAA LID
- VT55
- Coordinates
- 43.9012, -72.5829
- Elevation
- 710 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 16W
- 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
- 1990/12
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 04:31 AM | 08:31Z |
| Sunrise | 05:08 AM | 09:08Z |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | 00:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:13 PM | 01:13Z |
Plan a flight from VT55
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
1,300 ft × 25 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 90 ft, 160 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 440 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPV · Montpelier | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r224° / 12.5 NM |
| LEB · Lebanon | VOR-DME | 113.70 | r325° / 20.8 NM |
| RUT · Rutland | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r050° / 27.6 NM |
| BTV · Burlington | VORTAC | 117.50 | r154° / 39.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VT55. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD DALGT OPNS ONLY.
- PERSONAL USE.
- 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 VT55 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 VT55
Brandon Airport (VT55) is an airport in Randolph, VT, at 710 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VT55, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does VT55 have a control tower?
No. Brandon Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at VT55?
Brandon Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is VT55?
Brandon Airport is in Randolph, VT, at an elevation of 710 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.9012, -72.5829.
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