Moody Air Force Base (KVAD)
Medium airport · Valdosta, Georgia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Moody Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KVAD |
| IATA | VAD |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°58'4" W 83°11'35" 30.96780, -83.19300 |
| Location | Valdosta, Georgia, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19L/01R | 9,300 ft (2835 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 19R/01L | 8,002 ft (2439 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Moody Air Force Base at a glance
Moody Air Force Base is a medium airport in Valdosta, Georgia, United States, known to airline systems as VAD. The field elevation of 233 ft (71 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KVAD 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 — 19L/01R — offers 9,300 ft (2835 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 19L points roughly 190° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KVAD 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 Moody 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valdosta Regional Airport | KVLD | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Southwest Georgia Regional Airport | KABY | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Tallahassee International Airport | KTLH | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Cecil Airport | KVQQ | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Jacksonville International Airport | KJAX | 153 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Moody Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 233 ft field elevation of Moody 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 Moody Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Moody Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Moody Air Force Base is KVAD, and its IATA code is VAD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Moody Air Force Base above sea level?
Moody Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 233 feet (71 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Moody Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 30.9678, -83.1930 — in Valdosta, Georgia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Valdosta Regional Airport, about 22 km away.
Does KVAD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KVAD 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 Moody Air Force Base?
Moody Air Force Base has 2 runways. The longest, 19L/01R, measures 9,300 ft (2835 m) with a CON surface.