Vance Air Force Base (KEND)
Medium airport · Enid, Oklahoma, United States
Airport data
| Name | Vance Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KEND |
| IATA | END |
| Elevation | 1,307 ft (398 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°20'21" W 97°54'59" 36.33920, -97.91650 |
| Location | Enid, Oklahoma, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17C/35C | 9,217 ft (2809 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 17L/35R | 5,024 ft (1531 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 17R/35L | 9,217 ft (2809 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Vance Air Force Base at a glance
Vance Air Force Base is a medium airport in Enid, Oklahoma, United States, known to airline systems as END. The field elevation of 1,307 ft (398 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KEND are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 17C/35C — offers 9,217 ft (2809 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17C points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KEND shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Vance Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Regional Airport | KSWO | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Ponca City Regional Airport | KPNC | 85 km (46 NM) |
| OKC Will Rogers World Airport | KOKC | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Tinker Air Force Base | KTIK | 113 km (61 NM) |
| West Woodward Airport | KWWR | 144 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vance Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,307 ft field elevation of Vance Air Force Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Vance Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Vance Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Vance Air Force Base is KEND, and its IATA code is END. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vance Air Force Base above sea level?
Vance Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 1,307 feet (398 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vance Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 36.3392, -97.9165 — in Enid, Oklahoma, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Stillwater Regional Airport, about 77 km away.
Does KEND publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KEND appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Vance Air Force Base?
Vance Air Force Base has 3 runways. The longest, 17C/35C, measures 9,217 ft (2809 m) with a PEM surface.