West Burke Aerodrome Private
VT56 · West Burke, VT · 1,285 ft elevation · var 16W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- VT56
- Coordinates
- 44.6131, -71.9809
- Elevation
- 1,285 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 16W
- Sectional chart
- MONTREAL
- 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
- 2 SW
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 | 04:26 AM | 08:26Z |
| Sunrise | 05:03 AM | 09:03Z |
| Sunset | 08:37 PM | 00:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:14 PM | 01:14Z |
Plan a flight from VT56
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 01 at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
1,000 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 1,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BML · Berlin | VOR-DME | 110.40 | r285° / 34 NM |
| MPV · Montpelier | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r048° / 37.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VT56. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD DALGT VFR OPS.
- PSNAL USE.
- FOR CD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
- CELL: 203-909-1107.
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 VT56 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 VT56
West Burke Aerodrome (VT56) is an airport in West Burke, VT, at 1,285 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VT56, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does VT56 have a control tower?
No. West Burke Aerodrome is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at VT56?
West Burke Aerodrome has 1 runway; the longest is 1,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is VT56?
West Burke Aerodrome is in West Burke, VT, at an elevation of 1,285 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.6131, -71.9809.
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