Ardell Flying Field Private
VT59 · Manchester, VT · 1,919 ft elevation · var 15W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- VT59
- Coordinates
- 43.2778, -72.9108
- Elevation
- 1,919 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
- Activated
- 1998/03
- Distance from city
- 10 NE
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 | 04:36 AM | 08:36Z |
| Sunrise | 05:11 AM | 09:11Z |
| Sunset | 08:35 PM | 00:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:11 PM | 01:11Z |
Plan a flight from VT59
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,900 ft × 175 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUT · Rutland | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r188° / 15 NM |
| CAM · Cambridge | VOR-DME | 115.00 | r062° / 25.5 NM |
| GFL · Glens Falls | VORTAC | 110.20 | r111° / 30.9 NM |
| LEB · Lebanon | VOR-DME | 113.70 | r247° / 38.7 NM |
| EEN · Keene | VORTAC | 109.40 | r331° / 39.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VT59. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR; STOL ACFT 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 VT59 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 VT59
Ardell Flying Field (VT59) is an airport in Manchester, VT, at 1,919 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VT59, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does VT59 have a control tower?
No. Ardell Flying Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at VT59?
Ardell Flying Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is VT59?
Ardell Flying Field is in Manchester, VT, at an elevation of 1,919 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.2778, -72.9108.
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