Edward F Knapp State Airport (KMPV), Vermont
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Overview
Edward F Knapp State Airport (KMPV) serves Barre and Montpelier, Vermont, as a public-use general aviation field at 1,166 feet elevation. The airport handles a modest volume of business aviation traffic, seen by the FAA TFMSC as crossing this tier's threshold for regular but limited activity. With two paved runways, fuel service including Jet A, 100LL, and A+, and proximity to Burlington International for customs needs, KMPV functions as a practical option for operators working the central Vermont region without requiring the traffic density of larger regional airports.
Runways
Edward F Knapp State Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 17/35, is 5,000 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Edward F Knapp State Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Edward F Knapp State Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (KBTV), 30 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Edward F Knapp State Airport recorded 367 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KMPV concentrates in the summer and early fall months, with July showing the highest volume of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 64 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Edward F Knapp State Airport averages 0.9 days above 90°F in July and 30.0 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 77.6°F, and January the coldest, at 25.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Edward F Knapp State Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
The MALSR on Runway 17 is pilot-activated, and Runway 17/35 has medium intensity runway lighting (MIRL) controlled via CTAF.
There is a 0:1 obstacle clearance slope to the Runway 17 displaced threshold due to a 6-foot fence sitting on a 6-foot hill, located 240 feet left of centerline.
A 52-foot tree stands 1,125 feet from the threshold, 250 feet left of centerline, producing an obstacle clearance slope of 17:1.
A 160-foot tree stands 1,200 feet from the threshold, 140 feet left of centerline, producing an obstacle clearance slope of 15:1.
Field conditions are not monitored when the airport is unattended.
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below -19C.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Boston ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Edward F Knapp State Airport has five airfields within 44 NM. The closest is Morrisville-Stowe State (KMVL), 19.99 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KMPV?
Edward F Knapp State Airport (KMPV) has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 17/35 is the longer of the two at 5,000 feet by 100 feet, while Runway 05/23 measures 3,001 feet by 75 feet. Both runways support the airport's business aviation traffic, which is typical for a general aviation field in this traffic tier. Runway 17/35 carries an activated MALSR and MIRL lighting system controlled via CTAF.
Is there customs clearance available at KMPV?
Edward F Knapp State Airport does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs-equipped airport is Burlington International (KBTV), located approximately 30 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance should plan to route through KBTV or coordinate with the appropriate authority in advance. Dispatchers should factor this distance into any international trip planning involving KMPV.
What obstacles affect approach to Runway 17 at KMPV?
KMPV has several documented obstructions near Runway 17. A 6-foot fence sitting atop a 6-foot hill, located 240 feet left of centerline, produces a 0:1 clearance slope to the displaced threshold. Additionally, a 52-foot tree stands 1,125 feet from the threshold with a 17:1 clearance slope, and a 160-foot tree sits 1,200 feet from the threshold with a 15:1 slope. Pilots should review these obstacle clearance figures carefully during approach planning to Runway 17.
What fuel is available at KMPV?
Edward F Knapp State Airport, also known by its identifier KMPV, offers 100LL and A+ fuel grades, and Jet A is also available. The field operates on an attendance schedule of 0800 to 1700 daily, all days of the week. Outside these hours, field conditions are not monitored, so pilots arriving unattended should plan accordingly. This schedule and fuel availability make KMPV a viable stop for both piston and turbine general aviation traffic.