Victoria Regional Airport (KVCT)
Medium airport · Victoria, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Victoria Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KVCT |
| IATA | VCT |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 28°51'9" W 96°55'7" 28.85260, -96.91850 |
| Location | Victoria, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 9,111 ft (2777 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 4,908 ft (1496 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Victoria Regional Airport at a glance
Victoria Regional Airport is a medium airport in Victoria, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as VCT. The field elevation of 115 ft (35 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KVCT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 9,111 ft (2777 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KVCT 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 Victoria Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi International Airport | KCRP | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field | KNGP | 134 km (72 NM) |
| New Braunfels National Airport | KBAZ | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport | KLBX | 144 km (78 NM) |
| San Marcos Regional Airport | KHYI | 147 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Victoria Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 115 ft field elevation of Victoria Regional 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 Victoria Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Victoria Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Victoria Regional Airport is KVCT, and its IATA code is VCT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Victoria Regional Airport above sea level?
Victoria Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Victoria Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 28.8526, -96.9185 — in Victoria, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Corpus Christi International Airport, about 133 km away.
Does KVCT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KVCT 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 Victoria Regional Airport?
Victoria Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 9,111 ft (2777 m) with a ASP surface.