Valdosta Regional Airport (KVLD)
Medium airport · Valdosta, Georgia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Valdosta Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KVLD |
| IATA | VLD |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°46'57" W 83°16'36" 30.78250, -83.27670 |
| Location | Valdosta, Georgia, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,598 ft (1706 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 8,003 ft (2439 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Valdosta Regional Airport at a glance
Valdosta Regional Airport is a medium airport in Valdosta, Georgia, United States, known to airline systems as VLD. The field elevation of 203 ft (62 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KVLD 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 — 18/36 — offers 8,003 ft (2439 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KVLD 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 Valdosta Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moody Air Force Base | KVAD | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Tallahassee International Airport | KTLH | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Southwest Georgia Regional Airport | KABY | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Cecil Airport | KVQQ | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Gainesville Regional Airport | KGNV | 155 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Valdosta Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 203 ft field elevation of Valdosta 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 Valdosta Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Valdosta Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Valdosta Regional Airport is KVLD, and its IATA code is VLD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Valdosta Regional Airport above sea level?
Valdosta Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Valdosta Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.7825, -83.2767 — in Valdosta, Georgia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Moody Air Force Base, about 22 km away.
Does KVLD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KVLD 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 Valdosta Regional Airport?
Valdosta Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 8,003 ft (2439 m) with a ASP surface.