West Burke Aerodrome Private

VT56 · West Burke, VT · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,285 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,000 ft 01/19
Runway
1
Mag var
16W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:43 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:04 AM09:04Z
Sunrise05:37 AM09:37Z
Sunset08:10 PM00:10Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
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Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 116°downwind 026°base 296°final 206°45° entry1901

RWY 19LEFT traffic

Heading
206° mag · 190° true
Dimensions
1,000 × 60 ft
TPA
2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 026°) on the 45° at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

MPV 116.90
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MPV · Montpelier VOR/DME 116.90 · 116X Low r048° / 37.5 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VT56 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
VT56
Coordinates
44.6131, -71.9809
Elevation
1,285 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
16W
Sectional chart
MONTREAL
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
BOSTON (ZBW)
Flight service (FSS)
BURLINGTON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1990/12
Distance from city
2 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
PHILIP HAX
1874 GASKELL HILL RD, PO BOX 182, PO BOX 182, WEST BURKE, VT
203-909-1107
Manager
PHILIP HAX
1874 GASKELL HILL RD, PO BOX 182, WEST BURKE, VT
203-909-1107
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.

Contact

  • CELL: 203-909-1107.

Nearby airports

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About VT56

West Burke Aerodrome (VT56) is an airport in West Burke, VT, at 1,285 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VT56, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does VT56 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at VT56?

West Burke Aerodrome has 1 runway; the longest is 1,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is VT56?

West Burke Aerodrome is in West Burke, VT, at an elevation of 1,285 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.6131, -71.9809.

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