Alva Regional Airport

AVK · KAVK · Alva, OK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,477 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,001 ft 18/36
Runways
2
Mag var
4E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 09:08 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:13 AM11:13Z
Sunrise06:42 AM11:42Z
Sunset08:39 PM01:39Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:08 PM02:08Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:08 PM → 06:13 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:39 PM → 05:42 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 086°downwind 356°base 266°final 176°45° entry18273609

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
176° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
5,001 × 75 ft
TPA
2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Concrete
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°) + ODALS
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 356°) on the 45° at 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Threshold elev
1,477 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
47 ft
TDZ elevation
1,477 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
121.125

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Departure & arrival

“Vance”
App/Dep
126.75

Also

Flight service
127.8 LOW

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
319.1PONCA CITY RCAG (LOW)
346.325APCH/P DEP/P

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

ANY 112.90
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ANY · Anthony TACAN 112.90 · 76X r219° / 33.3 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KAVK
Coordinates
36.7732, -98.6699
Elevation
1,477 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4E
Sectional chart
WICHITA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 121.125 · ☎ 580-327-6778
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
MC ALESTER · 122.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
AVK
Attendance
ALL 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1948/12
Distance from city
2 S

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT ODALS RWY 18; REIL RWY 36; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 18 & 36 ON CONSLY. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 18: 4-light PAPI (left) + ODALS · 36: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Agricultural, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF ALVA
415 4TH ST., ALVA, OK
580-327-1340
Manager
JOSHUA JOHNSON
2875 COLLEGE BLVD., ALVA, OK
580-327-2898
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC VANCE APCH AT 580-213-6765. WHEN VANCE APCH IS CLSD, CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.

Lighting

  • ACTVT ODALS RWY 18; REIL RWY 36; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 18 & 36 ON CONSLY.

Fuel

  • AVBL H24 WITH CREDIT CARD.
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About KAVK

Alva Regional Airport (AVK · KAVK) is an airport in Alva, OK, at 1,477 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,001 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KAVK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KAVK have a control tower?

No. Alva Regional Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KAVK?

Alva Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,001 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KAVK?

Alva Regional Airport is in Alva, OK, at an elevation of 1,477 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.7732, -98.6699.

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