Licking County Regional

VTA · KVTA · Newark, OH · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
884 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,649 ft 09/27
Runway
1
Mag var
6W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:01 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:46 AM10:46Z
Sunrise07:13 AM11:13Z
Sunset07:34 PM23:34Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:01 PM00:01Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:01 PM → 06:46 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:34 PM → 06:13 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 183°downwind 093°base 003°final 273°45° entry2709

RWY 27LEFT traffic

Heading
273° mag · 267° true
Dimensions
4,649 × 75 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL · 1,016 AGL · charted
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3.25°)
CTAF
122.7

Enter the left downwind (heading 093°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL.

More details — RWY 27
Threshold elev
870 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Berm, 4 ft, 200 ft from threshold, 155 ft L of centerline
Threshold crossing height
36 ft
TDZ elevation
879 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA charted (NASR) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
121.125
Clearance — primary
125.175

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.7
UNICOM
122.7

Departure & arrival

“Columbus”
App/Dep
125.95 initial contact

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

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
317.775APCH/P DEP/P IC

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

Instrument landing systems

RWY 09
RunwayILS
RWY 09LOCALIZER · CAT I · LOC 110.9 (RXK)

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

Nearby navigation aids

APE 116.70 · XUB 112.50
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
APE · Appleton VORTAC 116.70 · 114X High r149° / 9.6 NM
XUB · Yellow Bud VOR 112.50 Low r043° / 38.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KVTA / VTA
Coordinates
40.0247, -82.4618
Elevation
884 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6W
Sectional chart
DETROIT
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
ASOS · 121.125 · ☎ 740-522-1066
ARTCC
INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
Flight service (FSS)
DAYTON · 122.1R · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
VTA
Attendance
MON-SAT 0800-1700; SUN 1200-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Landing fee
Yes
GPS MON airport
Yes
Activated
1937/12
Distance from city
3 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.7 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 09: 4-light PAPI (left) · 27: 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-1, Jet A-1 (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
LICKING CO RGNL ARPT AUTH
530 HEATH RD, HEATH, OH
740-522-6968
Manager
CAITLIN COPEN
530 HEATH RD, HEATH, OH
740-522-6968
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • OCNL DEER, BIRDS, & OTR WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.

Runways

  • CALM WIND RWY.

Lighting

  • ACTVT OR INCR INTST REIL RWY 09 & 27; MIRL RWY 09/27 - 123.3. PAPI RWY 09 & 27 OPR CONSLY; MIRL RWY 09/27 OPR CONSLY LOW INTST.

Fuel

  • 100LL AVBL H24 VIA CREDIT CARD.

Obstructions

  • +15 FT ROAD, 0-200 FT DIST, 168-218 FT R; +11 FT FENCE, 0-200 FT DIST, 129-198 FT R.
  • +5 FT BERM, 0-200 FT DIST, 155 FT L/R.
  • APCH RATIO 0:1 OVR ROAD, 200 FT DIST, 168 FT R; APCH RATIO 17:1 TO DTHR OVR +15 FT ROAD, 258 FT DIST, 288 FT R.
  • APCH RATIO 0:1 OVR +4 FT BERM, 200 FT DIST, 155 FT L.
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Destination

On the field

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About KVTA

Licking County Regional (VTA · KVTA) is an airport in Newark, OH, at 884 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,649 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KVTA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KVTA have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KVTA?

Licking County Regional has 1 runway; the longest is 4,649 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KVTA?

Licking County Regional is in Newark, OH, at an elevation of 884 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.0247, -82.4618.

More about KVTA

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KVTA in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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