2
Runways
26
Frequencies
0
Procedures
Quick Facts
ICAO
KVAD
FAA
VAD
Elevation
233.2 ft MSL
Runways
2
Frequencies
26
Tower
Yes
Fuel
100,A++
Coordinates
30.969, -83.193
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
233.2 ft MSL
Control Tower
Yes
CTAF
128.45 MHz
Fuel Types
100,A++
Traffic Pattern
Not published
ARTCC
JACKSONVILLE
Coordinates
30.9687, -83.1930
Ownership
Air Force
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
Runways
| ID | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01L/19R | 01L / 19R | 8,002 ft | 150 ft | PEM | HIGH | - | 51 |
| 01R/19L | 01R / 19L | 9,300 ft | 150 ft | CONC | HIGH | - | 57 |
Frequencies
| Type | Frequency | Name | Call Sign | Use | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALMA RCAG | 127.575 | ALMAAPCH/DEP SVC PRVDD BY JACKSONVILLE ARTCC ON FREQS 127.575/269.025 (ALMA RCAG) WHEN VALDOSTA APCH CTL CLSD. | MOODY | ALMA RCAG | - |
| ALMA RCAG | 269.025 | ALMAAPCH/DEP SVC PRVDD BY JACKSONVILLE ARTCC ON FREQS 127.575/269.025 (ALMA RCAG) WHEN VALDOSTA APCH CTL CLSD. | MOODY | ALMA RCAG | - |
| APCH/P | 285.6 | MOODY AFB | MOODY | APCH/P | 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU, 1300-0000Z++ FRI, |
| APCH/P | XXX.XXX | MOODY AFB | MOODY | APCH/P | 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU, 1300-0000Z++ FRI, |
| APCH/P | XXX.XXX | MOODY AFB | MOODY | APCH/P | 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU, 1300-0000Z++ FRI, |
| APCH/P | XXX.XXX | MOODY AFB | MOODY | APCH/P | 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU, 1300-0000Z++ FRI, |
| ATIS | XXX.XXX | MOODY AFB | MOODY | ATIS | 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU, 1300-0000Z++ FRI, |
| ATIS | XXX.XXX | MOODY AFB | MOODY | ATIS | 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU, 1300-0000Z++ FRI, |
| CD/P | XXX.XXX | MOODY AFB | MOODY | CD/P | 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU, 1300-0000Z++ FRI, |
| CD/P | XXX.XXX | MOODY AFB | MOODY | CD/P | 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU, 1300-0000Z++ FRI, |
| COMD POST | XXX.XXX | MOODY AFB | MOODY | COMD POST | 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU, 1300-0000Z++ FRI, |
| COMD POST | XXX.XXX | MOODY AFB | MOODY | COMD POST | 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU, 1300-0000Z++ FRI, |
| CTAF | XXX.XXX | MOODY AFB | - | CTAF | - |
| DEP/P | XXX.XXX | MOODY AFB | MOODY | DEP/P | 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU, 1300-0000Z++ FRI, |
| DEP/P | XXX.XXX | MOODY AFB | MOODY | DEP/P | 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU, 1300-0000Z++ FRI, |
| DEP/P IC | XXX.XXX | MOODY AFB | MOODY | DEP/P IC | 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU, 1300-0000Z++ FRI, |
| EMERG | XXX.XXX | MOODY AFB | MOODY | EMERG | 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU, 1300-0000Z++ FRI, |
| EMERG | XXX.XXX | MOODY AFB | MOODY | EMERG | 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU, 1300-0000Z++ FRI, |
| GND/P | XXX.XXX | MOODY AFB | MOODY | GND/P | 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU, 1300-0000Z++ FRI, |
| GND/P | XXX.XXX | MOODY AFB | MOODY | GND/P | 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU, 1300-0000Z++ FRI, |
| LCL/P | XXX.XXX | MOODY AFB | MOODY | LCL/P | 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU, 1300-0000Z++ FRI, |
| LCL/P | XXX.XXX | MOODY AFB | MOODY | LCL/P | 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU, 1300-0000Z++ FRI, |
| PTD | XXX.XXX | MOODY AFB | MOODY | PTD | 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU, 1300-0000Z++ FRI, |
| SOF | XXX.XXX | MOODY AFB | MOODY | SOF | 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU, 1300-0000Z++ FRI, |
| SOF | XXX.XXX | MOODY AFB | MOODY | SOF | 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU, 1300-0000Z++ FRI, |
| VAD TACAN | XXX.XXX | MOODY | - | VAD TACAN | - |
Airport Remarks
- FLUID: SP LPOX LOX.
- JASU: (A/M32A-86)(MA-1A)(MC-1)(M32A-60)(M32A-60A).
- OIL: O-133-148 SOAP.
- TRAN ALERT: TRAN MAINT SVC OPR 1200-2400Z++ MON-THU;1200-2300Z++ FRI; CLSD SAT-SUN, HOL AND ACC FAMILY DAYS. EXP 3 HR SVC/REFUEL DELAYS, LTD MAINT. NO FLEET.
- LGT: ALL RWY THR LGT, MID 70 FT REMOVED. AFLD LGT INTMT 1 HR AFTER OFF SS TIL AFLD CLSD DUE NVD TRNG ON FLD. RWY 01R/19L PAPI AND ILS GS NOT COINCIDENTAL.
- CAUTION: TRAN DEP WITH RAPID CLIMB USE EXTREME CAUTION, MAINTAIN AT OR BLW 1300 FT MSL UNTIL DEP END. OVERHEAD TFC PAT 1800 FT IN CONT USE. SIMULTANEOUS OPR IN USE TO RWY 19 OR 01 WHEN R3008 IN USE.130 FT AGL UNLGTD ANT 3.5 NM DUE S OF RWY 01R.
- NS ABTMT: QUIET HR 0330-1130Z++.
- MISC: COMSEC STOR WILL BE PROVIDED AT 23 WG COMD POST DSN 460-9308/9859, C229-257-9308/9859.
- MISC: RWY 01R/19L HAVE NSTD RWY MRK, WITH ASSAULT STRIP SHOWN.
- RADAR: NO-NOTAM MP: 1000-1200Z MON-FRI, 1100-1700Z SAT.
- RSTD: PPR ISSUED UP TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO ARR, MIN 24 HR PN. PPR GOOD FOR +/-1 HR OF PPR TIME. COORD OF PPR OUTSIDE OF BLOCK TIME BY FONE IS RQR OR PPR NR WILL BE CONSIDERED CNL.
- RSTD: TRAN ACFT, EXC FLT CK, LIFEGUARD OR EMERG ARR, DUE TO HI VOLUME OF LCL AIR TFC ARE NOT AUTH TO CONDUCT PRACTICE APCH DUR DALGT HR, MON-FRI. TRAN IFR ACFT ARR/DEP CAN EXP DELAYS WHEN R3008 ACT, CTC 23 WG SKED AT DSN 460-7831/7839, C229-257-7831/7839 FOR DECONFLICTION. PPR ALL TRAN ACFT.
- RSTD: TRAN ACFT LTD TO 1 LCL FLT. FOR PPR CTC AM OPS DSN 460-3305/3306, C229-257-3305/3306, CTC AM OPS STANDBY C229-560-4191 DUR NON-OPERATING HR. TRAN VIP ACFT CTC PTD 30 MIN PRIOR ETA.
- RSTD: ASSAULT ZONE RSTD FOR 347 RQW C-130 ACFT ONLY. C5, C17 ACFT RSTRD TO LO APCH OR FULL STOP LDG ONLY. LTD TRAN PRK.
- TFC PAT: USAF, ANG AND AFRC FTR ACFT EXP REDUCED RWY SEPARATION, SIMILAR TYPE ACFT AND DAY - 3000 FT, DISSIMILAR TYPE ACFT/NGT - 6000 FT. TRAN ACFT MUST NOTIFY TWR ON INITIAL CTC IF REDUCED RWY SEPARATION IS NOT DESIRED.
- HELIPAD RSTD TO 347 RQW HH-60 ACFT ONLY.
- BIRD HAZ: BIRDS PROMINENT YEAR ROUND. BIRD WATCH COND (BWC) CHG FREQUENTLY. AFLD OPNS OR SUPERVISOR OF FLYING (SOF) SETS BWC. AIRCREWS CAN MONITOR ATIS, CTC SOF OR AFLD OPNS FOR CURRENT BWC. NO COMMENTS ON ATIS WHEN BWC IS LOW. EXPECT DELAYS AND FULL STOP LDGS WHEN BWS SEVERE.
- BIRD HAZ; HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF CATTLE EGRETS LIKELY JUL-AUG. PHASE II BIRD PERIOD FOR MIGRATORY PERIOD FM 1 OCT TO 28 FEB. PEAK BIRD ACT OCCURS WITHIN ONE HOUR OF SR & SS. HVY CONCENTRATION OF CATTLE EGRET BIRDS INVOF AFLD JUN-AUG, BIRD WATCH COND CHG FREQ.
- A-GEAR: RWY 01R/19L NML BAK-12B CONFIGURATION: APCH END DOWN, DEP END RAISED. E-5 APCH END DISCONNECTED FROM ENERGY ABSORBERS (CHAINS). E-5 DEP END DISCONNECTED FROM ENERGY ABSORBERS (CHAIN). E-5 DEP END RAISED. CTC TWR FOR OTHER CONFIGURATIONS, BAK-12A APCH END AVBL 30 MIN PN.
- A-GEAR: RWY 01L/19R E-5 APCH/DEP END DISCONNECTED FR ENERGY ABSORBERS (CHAINS). CTC TWR 30 MINS PRIOR FOR RWY 01L/19R E-5 CONFIGURATION. JASU-(A/M32A-86)(MA-1A)(MC-1)(M32A-60(M32A-60A).
- MISC: RWY 01L/19R - FIRST 1000 FT CONRETE, MIDDLE 6000 FT HAS 75 FT CONCRETE WIDE CENTER WITH OUTER SIDES BEING A 37.5 FT WIDE ASPHALT SURFACE.
- MISC: WX BRIEFING FOR TRAN AIRCREWS BYD NML OPR HR AVBL VIA 9 OWS AT SHAW AFB DSN 965-0939 COMM 803-895-0939.
- RSTRD: VFR HELIPAD LTD TO 347 RQG HH60 ACFT ONLY. 180 DEGREE TURNS PROH F/W ACFT LARGER FTR ON TWY 'L'.
- MISC: WX OPR 0300-0200Z MON-SAT; CLSD SUN AND HOL, DSN 460-3457, C229-257-3457. WX BRIEFING FOR TRAN AIRCREWS BYD NML OPR HR AVBL VIA 26 OWS AT BARKSDALE, DSN 331-2651, C318-529-2651.
- MISC: AFLD WX IS MNT BY AN/FMQ-19 ASOS AND AUGMENTED BY HUMAN OBSERVER ONLY WHEN PROCEDURES DICTATE DURING INDICATED HRS OF OPR. WX OBSN NOT RSTRD DURING AUTOMATED OBS; VIS RSTRD DUE TO BLDGS 'SW' THRU 'NW' ON AFLD NEXT TO BLDG 622 DURING ASOS BACKUP; NO VIS MARKER BYD 9 MILES.
- RSTRD: TXWY 'K' RSTRD TO USE BY C-130/HH-60 AIRFRAMES ONLY.
- TRAN ALERT WILL NOT SUPPORT LCL ROUND ROBIN OR OUT AND BACK FOR TRAN ACFT.
- ILS/RADAR-ILS: HGT GRP 4 ( 18 SEP 2009, A300, B-1, B-747/767/777, DC/KC-10, C-5,E-4 &VC-25) WHEEL CROSSING HEIGHT (WCH) 17 FT ALL RWY 19 ILS PROCS.
- CAUTION: UNCTL ACFT OPS BY LCL ASSIGNED ACFT POSSIBLE DUR HR OF TWR CLOSURE, CHECK NOTAMS FOR ACT.
- COMMUNICATIONS: MTO DUR AFLD OPR HR.
- RSTRD: KC-10S NOT AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT 180 DEGREE TURNS ON ANY RWY SFC.
- LDG ZONE MRK APPLIED TO RWY 01R/19L AND 01L/19R. LDG ZONE LTD TO 23 WG C130 ACFT ONLY
- MANDATORY SIGN FOR 01L/19R ON TWY E, F, G WEST, AND A EAST LCTD RIGHT HAND SIDE. RWY HOLD SIGNS NOT COLLOCATED WITH THE VFR HOLD POSN MRK AT THE FLW RWY/TWY INT: RWY 01L/19R AND TWY B WEST. RWY 01L/19R AND TWY A WEST , RWY 01R/19L AND TWY B EAST, RWY 01L/19R AND TWY B EAST, RWY 01R/19L AND TWY A EAST, AND RWY 01L/19R; AND TWY A EAST.
- COMM: FOR CD CALL C229-257-2207. WHEN APP CLSD CTC JACKSONVILLE CENTER C904-845-1592.
- CSTMS/AG/IMG: CSTMS PERFORMED FOR MIL PERS AND ASSETS ONLY.
- ARFF CAPABILITIES: GREEN/CAT 4-7, YELLOW/CAT 8, BLACK/CAT 9-10.
- UNLGTD 150 FT AGL PRCHT DRYING TWR LCTD AT 30.978664, -83.199468.
- UNLGTD/NO OBSTN LGTS ON 140 FT SCTY LGT POLE LCTD AT 30.969821 / 83.201428.
- UNLGTD 90 FT AGL GROVE OF TREES LCTD ON THE SW CORNER OF THE AIRFIELD ENVIRONMENT, LCTD FROM 780 FT TO 1370 FT FROM THE CNTR OF RWY 01L UNDERRUN.
- UNLGTD/NO OBSTN LGTS 140 FT. SCTY LGT POLE LCTD AT 30.970973 / 83.199823.
- RSTD: FWD DECK LDG POSN (FDLP) RSTD TO 23WG ACFT ONLY, UNLESS PPR COORD THRU 23 OSS/OSAA.
- TRAN ALERT: TRAN AMC ACFT RPT DELAYS TO DEPLOYMENT CTL CNTR (DCC) AT C229-257-5225 OR SBY FONE C229-561-4907.
- COMMUNICATIONS: PTD UHF FREQ 227.2 OTS.
- DUSK-DAWN. AFLD LGTING INTERMITTENT 1 HR AFTER OFFICIAL SS UNTIL AFLD CLOSURE DUE TO NVG TRAINING ON AFLD.
- OVHD TFC PAT 2200 FT MSL.
- CLSD SAT, SUN, HOL, AND ACC FAMILY DAYS.
- AUTOVON 460-1110
- HOOK E5 (88 FT OVRN)
- HOOK BAK-12B(B) 1500 FT).
- HOOK (95 FT OVRN).
- HOOK BAK-12B(B) (1100 FT).
- HOOK E5 (95 FT OVRN).
- HOOK E5 (90 FT OVRN)
- RWY 01L/19R E-5 APCH/DEP END DISCONNECTED FROM ENERGY ABSORBERS (CHAINS). CTC TWR 30 MINS PRIO FO RWY 01L/19R E-5 CONFIGURATION.
Nearby airports & facilities
50GA
MALLORY FLD
VALDOSTA — 2 nm
50GA
Mallory Field
Valdosta — 2 nm
GE01
CHRISTIANS FOLLY
NAYLOR — 6 nm
GE01
CHRISTIANS FOLLY
NAYLOR — 6 nm
54GA
SOUTH GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER
VALDOSTA — 8 nm
54GA
SOUTH GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER
VALDOSTA — 8 nm
1GA5
Shilo Farms Airport
Hahira — 10 nm
7GA2
Alyssas Animal Sanctuary Air Park
Valdosta — 11 nm
7GA2
ALYSSAS ANIMAL SANCTUARY AIR PARK
VALDOSTA — 12 nm
KVLD
VALDOSTA RGNL
VALDOSTA — 12 nm
0GA8
PASO FINO FARM
VALDOSTA — 12 nm
0GA8
Paso Fino Farm Airport
Valdosta — 13 nm
Nearest airports
- 50GA — MALLORY FLD
VALDOSTA
- 50GA — Mallory Field
Valdosta
- GE01 — CHRISTIANS FOLLY
NAYLOR
- GE01 — CHRISTIANS FOLLY
NAYLOR
- 54GA — SOUTH GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER
VALDOSTA
Georgia airports
KVAD Operational Overview
Location & Facility
MOODY AFB (KVAD) is a military airport restricted to private use located in VALDOSTA, Georgia, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 233.2 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 30.9687°N, 83.1930°W.
Runways
MOODY AFB has 2 runways. The longest runway (01L/19R) measures 8,002 feet by 150 feet with a pem surface. Other runways include 01R/19L (9,300 ft, CONC).
Communications & Operations
MOODY AFB is a towered airport. ATIS is available on 273.5 MHz. A total of 26 communication frequencies are published for this facility.
Services & Fuel
MOODY AFB offers 100,A++ fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is KVAD?
KVAD is the ICAO identifier for MOODY AFB, a private-use airport — permission from the owner is required before landing, located in VALDOSTA, Georgia, United States.
How many runways does MOODY AFB have?
MOODY AFB (KVAD) has 2 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of KVAD?
The field elevation of MOODY AFB is 233.2 feet above mean sea level (MSL). The FAA publishes this figure as ESTIMATED, not surveyed — use the current Chart Supplement for a survey-grade elevation.
Is fuel available at KVAD?
Yes, MOODY AFB offers 100,A++ fuel.
What is the longest runway at KVAD?
The longest runway at MOODY AFB is 9,300 feet long.
How do I access complete data for KVAD?
Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for MOODY AFB.
Where is MOODY AFB located?
MOODY AFB (KVAD) is located in VALDOSTA, Georgia, United States, at an elevation of 233.2 ft MSL.