Airport information
- FAA LID
- VT73
- Coordinates
- 43.9449, -73.3168
- Elevation
- 300 ft MSL
- 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
- 2008/10
- Distance from city
- 3 S
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 | 05:11 AM | 09:11Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 00:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:16 PM | 01:16Z |
Plan a flight from VT73
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 05 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
1,700 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 1,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTV · Burlington | VORTAC | 117.50 | r207° / 27.8 NM |
| RUT · Rutland | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r343° / 29.7 NM |
| GFL · Glens Falls | VORTAC | 110.20 | r033° / 38.4 NM |
| MPV · Montpelier | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r274° / 38.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VT73. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PVDD VFR OPNS; PVT USE; AND RIGHT TRAFFIC RY 05.
- ALL TRAFFIC MUST REMAIN EAST OF THE ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC BURLINGTON APCH AT 802-657-4413, WHEN APCH CLSD 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 VT73 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 VT73
Melrose Springs Airfield (VT73) is an airport in Bridport, VT, at 300 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VT73, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does VT73 have a control tower?
No. Melrose Springs Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at VT73?
Melrose Springs Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is VT73?
Melrose Springs Airfield is in Bridport, VT, at an elevation of 300 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.9449, -73.3168.
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