Volk Field (KVOK)
Medium airport · Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, United States
Airport data
| Name | Volk Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KVOK |
| IATA | VOK |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°56'20" W 90°15'12" 43.93900, -90.25340 |
| Location | Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,000 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Volk Field at a glance
Volk Field is a medium airport in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, United States, known to airline systems as VOK. The field elevation of 912 ft (278 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KVOK 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, 09/27, offers 9,000 ft (2743 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KVOK 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 Volk Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Crosse Regional Airport | KLSE | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Central Wisconsin Airport | KCWA | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Dane County Regional Truax Field | KMSN | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Wausau Downtown Airport | KAUW | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Wittman Regional Airport | KOSH | 136 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Volk Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 912 ft field elevation of Volk Field 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 Volk Field
What is the ICAO code of Volk Field?
The ICAO identifier of Volk Field is KVOK, and its IATA code is VOK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Volk Field above sea level?
Volk Field sits at an elevation of 912 feet (278 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Volk Field located?
The airport lies at 43.9390, -90.2534 — in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is La Crosse Regional Airport, about 81 km away.
Does KVOK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KVOK 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 Volk Field?
Volk Field has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 9,000 ft (2743 m) with a CON surface.