Avon Park Executive

AVO · KAVO · Avon Park, FL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
160 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,374 ft 05/23
Runways
2
Mag var
5W

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:51 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:49 AM10:49Z
Sunrise07:13 AM11:13Z
Sunset07:28 PM23:28Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:51 PM23:51Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:51 PM → 06:49 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:28 PM → 06:13 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 005°downwind 275°base 185°final 095°45° entry10232805

RWY 10LEFT traffic

Heading
095° mag · 090° true
Dimensions
3,844 × 75 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 275°) on the 45° at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 10
Threshold elev
153 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 45 ft, 1,595 ft from threshold, 60 ft R of centerline — 31:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
44 ft
TDZ elevation
154 ft

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 78k, Double wheel 119k.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
118.725

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
134.55 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
257.7AVON PARK RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

LAL 116.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LAL · Lakeland VORTAC 116.00 · 107X High r131° / 35.1 NM

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Charts & procedures

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Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KAVO / AVO
Coordinates
27.5913, -81.5290
Elevation
160 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5W
Sectional chart
MIAMI
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 118.725 · ☎ 863-453-4223
ARTCC
MIAMI (ZMA)
Flight service (FSS)
SAINT PETERSBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
PIE
Attendance
MON-FRI 0800-1600
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
2 W

Activity & hazards NASR

  • Parachute jumping — to 4,000 ft MSL · SUNRISE-SUNSET, DAILY

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
MIRL RWY 05/23 & 10/28 PRESET LOW INTST DUSK-DAWN; TO INCR INTST AND ACTVT TWY LGTS, REIL RWY 05 & 23, AND PAPI RWY 05, 10, 23 & 28, - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 05: 4-light PAPI (left) · 23: 4-light PAPI (left) · 10: 4-light PAPI (left) · 28: 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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural, Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF AVON PARK
110 EAST MAIN STREET, AVON PARK, FL
863-452-4400
Manager
ANDREW LIVINGSTON
1535 STATE ROAD 64 WEST, AVON PARK, FL
863-446-3244
Remarks FAA · 11 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC MIAMI ARTCC AT 305-716-1731.
  • UNLGTD OBSTNS PRSNT IN THE APCH TO RY 23 DUE TO FENCE & ROAD 200 FT OF AER 23.

Runways

  • RWY 10/28 MARKINGS FADED.
  • RWY 10/28 MARKINGS FADED.

Lighting

  • MIRL RWY 05/23 & 10/28 PRESET LOW INTST DUSK-DAWN; TO INCR INTST AND ACTVT TWY LGTS, REIL RWY 05 & 23, AND PAPI RWY 05, 10, 23 & 28, - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • RY 23, UNLGTD 15 FT ROAD; 90 FT FM END OF RWY, 250 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
  • RWY 05 APCH RATIO 34:1 TO DTHR.
  • RWY 23 APCH RATIO 28:1 TO DTHR.

Contact

  • AIRPORT PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 1545 STATE RD 64 WEST, AVON PARK, FL 33825 FAX: 863-452-4413
  • GARRETT ANDERSON 863-452-4400

Attendance

  • ON CALL SAT & SUN. CTC 863-446-3244 FOR SVC AFTER HRS. CLSD HOLIDAYS.
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About KAVO

Avon Park Executive (AVO · KAVO) is an airport in Avon Park, FL, at 160 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,374 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KAVO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KAVO have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KAVO?

Avon Park Executive has 2 runways; the longest is 5,374 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KAVO?

Avon Park Executive is in Avon Park, FL, at an elevation of 160 ft MSL. Coordinates: 27.5913, -81.5290.

More about KAVO

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