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KVNW

Van Wert County Airport

Van Wert, OhioElevation 785 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 5,000 ft

09/27
Dimensions
5,005 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 0990°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27270°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
18/36
Dimensions
2,558 x 95 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 18179°T
Displaced threshold339 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36359°T
Displaced threshold692 ft
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Van Wert County Airport is in Van Wert, Ohio. Field elevation 785 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJAMES BLACK
Manager phone419-232-4500
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0730–1600
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKVNW
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)INDIANAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)DAYTON
RegionOhio
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.8647, -84.6094
Distance from city1 NM WSW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
Traffic pattern alt812 ft MSL
CTAF123.000
UNICOM123.000
FREQUENCIES

Communications

127.2
FORT WAYNE APP/DEP
A/D
125.175
AWOS 3
AWOS
123
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
123.000
CTAF
CTAF
123.000
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›OBSTN CLNC SLP 0:1 TO THR OVR + 3FT CROPS, 201 FT DIST, 245 FT L.
›ALSO ROADS, TREES, & BLDGS.
›OBSTN CLNC SLP 8:1 TO DTHR OVR +60 FT TREE, 521 FT DIST, 45 FT L.
›ALSO ROAD, TREES, & BLDGS.
›OBST CLNC SLP 0:1 TO DTHR DUE TO +3 FT CROPS, 40 FT L/R.
›OBSTN CLNC SLP 0:1 TO THR OVR +3 FT CROPS, 0-200 FT DIST, 245 FT L.
›ACTVT REIL RWY 09 & 27; PAPI RWY 09 & 27; MIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF. TWY LGTS AT ENTRANCE TO RWY 09/27.
›DTHR MKD.
›DTHR MKD.
›ULTRALIGHTS OPR EVES, WKENDS, & IN NO-WIND CONDS.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KVNW on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KVNW have a METAR?
Yes. KVNW is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KVNW have a TAF?
When KVNW issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KVNW?
KVNW sits at 785 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KVNW?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
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