Miller Field (KVTN)
Medium airport · Valentine, Nebraska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Miller Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KVTN |
| IATA | VTN |
| Elevation | 2,596 ft (791 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°51'22" W 100°32'57" 42.85621, -100.54919 |
| Location | Valentine, Nebraska, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,701 ft (1128 m) | 60 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 4,705 ft (1434 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Miller Field at a glance
Miller Field is a medium airport in Valentine, Nebraska, United States, known to airline systems as VTN. The field elevation of 2,596 ft (791 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KVTN 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 — 14/32 — offers 4,705 ft (1434 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KVTN 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 Miller Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pierre Regional Airport | KPIR | 171 km (92 NM) |
| North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field | KLBF | 193 km (104 NM) |
| Alliance Municipal Airport | KAIA | 205 km (111 NM) |
| Chadron Municipal Airport | KCDR | 208 km (112 NM) |
| Rapid City Regional Airport | KRAP | 242 km (131 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Miller Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,596 ft field elevation of Miller 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 Miller Field
What is the ICAO code of Miller Field?
The ICAO identifier of Miller Field is KVTN, and its IATA code is VTN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Miller Field above sea level?
Miller Field sits at an elevation of 2,596 feet (791 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Miller Field located?
The airport lies at 42.8562, -100.5492 — in Valentine, Nebraska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pierre Regional Airport, about 171 km away.
Does KVTN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KVTN 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 Miller Field?
Miller Field has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 4,705 ft (1434 m) with a ASP surface.