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Newark Heath Airport traffic pattern

Pattern altitude at Newark Heath Airport (VTA · KVTA) is 1,900 ft MSL · 1,016 AGL as published by the FAA, and every runway end is standard left traffic.

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Pattern diagram

Drawn to scale from the FAA NASR runway alignments and the per end right traffic flags — pick a runway to see its pattern. Live wind picks the favored runway when KVTA reports it.

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

Pattern direction by runway

RunwayPatternHeadingPattern altitude
09 Left traffic 093° mag 1,900 ft MSL · 1,016 AGL
27 Left traffic 273° mag 1,900 ft MSL · 1,016 AGL

Pattern altitude is published for KVTA in the FAA NASR data. Headings are the runway alignment; downwind is the reciprocal.

Flying the pattern at KVTA

Newark Heath Airport is non towered, so the pattern is self announced on CTAF 122.7. AC 90-66B asks for a report on entry and on each leg, and for the standard 45° entry to downwind at pattern altitude.

All ends are left traffic, which is the FAR 91.126 default — turns to the left unless the field charts otherwise. The full entry procedure is here →

Frequently asked

What is the traffic pattern altitude at KVTA?

The FAA publishes a traffic pattern altitude of 1,016 ft AGL for Newark Heath Airport, which is 1,900 ft MSL on the altimeter with the field at 884 ft.

Does KVTA have right traffic?

No. All 2 runway ends at Newark Heath Airport use standard left traffic, so no right pattern is charted here.

What frequency is the pattern on at KVTA?

Newark Heath Airport is non towered, so pattern position reports go on the CTAF, 122.7. AC 90-66B asks for self announcing on entry and on each leg.

More about KVTA

Pattern direction and alignment are drawn from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle); the diagram is generated, not an FAA chart. Pattern altitude is shown as published where NASR carries one, otherwise as the AC 90-66B 1,000 ft AGL convention. For planning and education only; always verify against the Chart Supplement.