Edward F Knapp State Airport (KMPV)
Medium airport · Barre/Montpelier, Vermont, United States
Airport data
| Name | Edward F Knapp State Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMPV |
| IATA | MPV |
| Elevation | 1,166 ft (355 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°12'13" W 72°33'44" 44.20350, -72.56230 |
| Location | Barre/Montpelier, Vermont, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,001 ft (915 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
| 17/35 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Edward F Knapp State Airport at a glance
Edward F Knapp State Airport is a medium airport in Barre/Montpelier, Vermont, United States, known to airline systems as MPV. The field elevation of 1,166 ft (355 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMPV are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 17/35 — offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMPV 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 Edward F Knapp State Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport | KBTV | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Lebanon Municipal Airport | KLEB | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport | KRUT | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Plattsburgh International Airport | KPBG | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Bromont (Roland Désourdy) Airport | CZBM | 122 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Edward F Knapp State Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,166 ft field elevation of Edward F Knapp State Airport 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 Edward F Knapp State Airport
What is the ICAO code of Edward F Knapp State Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Edward F Knapp State Airport is KMPV, and its IATA code is MPV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Edward F Knapp State Airport above sea level?
Edward F Knapp State Airport sits at an elevation of 1,166 feet (355 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Edward F Knapp State Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.2035, -72.5623 — in Barre/Montpelier, Vermont, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, about 56 km away.
Does KMPV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMPV 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 Edward F Knapp State Airport?
Edward F Knapp State Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.