Vandalia Municipal Airport (VLA): Codes, Runways & Location
Vandalia Municipal Airport (IATA: VLA · ICAO: KVLA) is a small airport serving Vandalia, United States. It lies at 38.9915° N, 89.1662° W, 537 ft (164 m) above sea level.
Overview of Vandalia Municipal Airport
Vandalia Municipal Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Vandalia in United States. It is identified by the IATA code VLA and the ICAO code KVLA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Vandalia Municipal Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1143 m (3751 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 537 ft (164 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Greenville Airport (GRE) about 25 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,143 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vandalia Municipal Airport
Where is Vandalia Municipal Airport located?
Vandalia Municipal Airport is located in Vandalia, United States. Its coordinates are 38.9915° N, 89.1662° W.
What is the airport code for Vandalia Municipal Airport?
Vandalia Municipal Airport has an IATA code of VLA and an ICAO code of KVLA.
How long is the runway at Vandalia Municipal Airport?
Vandalia Municipal Airport's longest runway is about 1143 m (3751 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Vandalia Municipal Airport have?
Vandalia Municipal Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Vandalia Municipal Airport a major airport?
Vandalia Municipal Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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