Pearson Field
VUO · KVUO · Vancouver, WA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 09:10 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:22 AM | 12:22Z |
| Sunrise | 05:56 AM | 12:56Z |
| Sunset | 08:37 PM | 03:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:10 PM | 04:10Z |
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Density altitude today projected curve · departure window · takeoff roll
Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 26RIGHT trafficRP · charted
- Heading
- 262° mag · 278° true
- Dimensions
- 3,275 × 60 ft
- TPA
- 1,029 ft MSL · 1,000 AGL · charted
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Lights
- 2-light PAPI (right) (4°)
- Displaced thr
- 762 ft
- CTAF
- 119.0
Enter the right downwind (heading 082°) on the 45° at 1,029 ft MSL.
More details — RWY 26
- Threshold elev
- 22 ft
- Markings
- basic
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 31 ft, 280 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 2:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Threshold crossing height
- 32 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 29 ft
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 3,275 / 3,275 / 3,275 / 2,513 ft
- End lights
- REIL
Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA charted (NASR) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,275 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
“Vancouver”Taxi & takeoff
“Vancouver”Departure & arrival
“Portland”Arrival
“Portland”Also
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)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 284.6 | APCH/P (100-279, HIGH) |
| 360.8 | APCH/P (280-099) · DEP/P |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
CBU 109.20 · BTG 116.60 · UBG 117.40
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBU · Columbia | TACAN | 109.20 · 29X | — | r301° / 2.7 NM |
| BTG · Battle Ground | VORTAC | 116.60 · 113X | High | r179° / 8.1 NM |
| UBG · Newberg | VOR/DME | 117.40 · 121X | High | r019° / 21 NM |
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Charts & procedures
Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →
Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KVUO
- Coordinates
- 45.6205, -122.6560
- Elevation
- 29 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 16E
- Sectional chart
- SEATTLE
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- Airspace
- Class E
- Weather station
- ASOS · 135.125 · ☎ 360-696-1280
- ARTCC
- SEATTLE (ZSE)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SEATTLE · 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- VUO
- Attendance
- NOV-MAR ALL 0800-1700; APR-OCT ALL 0800-1800
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1939/01
- Distance from city
- 2 SW
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- ACTVT PAPI RWY 26; MIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF.; ARR PRIOR TO ENTERING SFRA FAR 93.163 & DEP BFR TKOF - CTC CTAF.; FLY QUIET. WHEN OPERG OVER THE RWY CNTRLN OR RWY CNTRLN EXTDD - MNTN AT OR BLW 700 FT MSL DUE TO TFC & WAKE TURB FROM OVERFLYING ACFT TO/FROM PORTLAND INTL ARPT (PDX) RWY 10L/28R. PDX RWY 10L/28R EXTDD CNTRLN CROSSES PEARSON RWY 08 THLD. RWY 26 MNTN RWY HDG UNTIL PAST SMITH TWR. TURN RIGHT WEST OF TWR AND NATIONAL PARK. AVOID OVERFLYING THE FORT VANCOUVER STOCKADE (NATIONAL PARK), LCT 360 FT NORTH OF THE WEST END OF RWY 08. MNT CTAF 119.0. — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 08: VASI · 26: 2-light PAPI (right).
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
- Bulk oxygen
- LOW
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns
- Other services
- Avionics, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 14 notes
General
- GEESE ON & INVOF ARPT.
- ARR PRIOR TO ENTERING SFRA FAR 93.163 & DEP BFR TKOF - CTC CTAF.
- PPR TO ACESS AIR MUSEUM TXL.
- CTC AMGR FOR TSNT OVNGT FEES & PPR FOR EXTDD STAY.
- HEILICOPTER HOVER-TAXI OPS NA.
- FLY QUIET. WHEN OPERG OVER THE RWY CNTRLN OR RWY CNTRLN EXTDD - MNTN AT OR BLW 700 FT MSL DUE TO TFC & WAKE TURB FROM OVERFLYING ACFT TO/FROM PORTLAND INTL ARPT (PDX) RWY 10L/28R. PDX RWY 10L/28R EXTDD CNTRLN CROSSES PEARSON RWY 08 THLD. RWY 26 MNTN RWY HDG UNTIL PAST SMITH TWR. TURN RIGHT WEST OF TWR AND NATIONAL PARK. AVOID OVERFLYING THE FORT VANCOUVER STOCKADE (NATIONAL PARK), LCT 360 FT NORTH OF THE WEST END OF RWY 08. MNT CTAF 119.0.
Runways
- STWY WEST END.
- RWY 26 DTHR 762 FT FOR NGT OPS, 2513 FT OF RWY 08/26 PCL.
- VASI RWY 08 UNUSBL BYD 6 DEGS LEFT OR RIGHT OF RWY CNTRLN.
Lighting
- ACTVT PAPI RWY 26; MIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF.
Fuel
- SELF SVC CREDIT CARD H24.
Obstructions
- 16 FT DIKE AT 115 FT; 6 FT FENCE AT 130 FT.
- APCH SLOPE 44:1 AT DTHR.
Contact
- 360-904-9007.
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About KVUO
Pearson Field (VUO · KVUO) is an airport in Vancouver, WA, at 29 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,275 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KVUO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KVUO have a control tower?
No. Pearson Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at KVUO?
Pearson Field has 1 runway; the longest is 3,275 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KVUO?
Pearson Field is in Vancouver, WA, at an elevation of 29 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.6205, -122.6560.
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