Visalia Municipal Airport (KVIS)
Medium airport · Visalia, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Visalia Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KVIS |
| IATA | VIS |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°19'7" W 119°23'35" 36.31870, -119.39300 |
| Location | Visalia, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Visalia Municipal Airport at a glance
Visalia Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Visalia, California, United States, known to airline systems as VIS. The field elevation of 295 ft (90 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KVIS are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KVIS 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 Visalia Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport | KNLC | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Fresno Yosemite International Airport | KFAT | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Meadows Field | KBFL | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Bakersfield International Airport | KL45 | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Paso Robles Municipal Airport | KPRB | 132 km (71 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Visalia Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 295 ft field elevation of Visalia Municipal 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 Visalia Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Visalia Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Visalia Municipal Airport is KVIS, and its IATA code is VIS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Visalia Municipal Airport above sea level?
Visalia Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Visalia Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.3187, -119.3930 — in Visalia, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport, about 50 km away.
Does KVIS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KVIS 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 Visalia Municipal Airport?
Visalia Municipal Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.