Patrick Leahy Burlington International (KBTV), Vermont
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Overview
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (KBTV) sits in northwestern Vermont as the state's principal tower-controlled airport, hosting a mix of civilian, military, and Air National Guard operations on a shared airfield. The field records just over 33,000 annual operations, with business aviation accounting for roughly 9,500 of that total, and offers on-site customs processing for international arrivals along with full-time ARFF coverage.
Runways
Patrick Leahy Burlington International has two paved runways. The longest, 15/33, is 8,319 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt and concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Patrick Leahy Burlington International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Patrick Leahy Burlington International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Patrick Leahy Burlington International recorded 9,456 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at KBTV concentrates in the warmer months, climbing from a low in April to a peak in August before tapering through the fall.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 1,004 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Patrick Leahy Burlington International averages 3.6 days above 90°F in July, 28.7 freeze days in January and 6.1 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82.4°F, and January the coldest, at 28.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Patrick Leahy Burlington International has published operating constraints in seven categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, emergency arresting systems, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Caution: a generating plant 2 NM from the runway 15 approach end produces steam that may obscure visibility on final approach.
Taxiways D, E, F, and N are closed to civilian operations.
Air National Guard operations run 1030-2100Z on weekdays, excluding holidays, and are closed Saturday through Monday. Prior permission is required for fuel or parking; contact ANG Operations. All transient aircraft en route to the Ethan Allen training site and R-6501A must stop at the AASF for a required safety briefing.
Fighter aircraft: no low approaches permitted. All other military aircraft are limited to two practice approaches. Do not fly over the hospital located approximately 1.5 NM west of the runway 15 approach end.
Taxiway A, between taxiway G and taxiway C, is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet, except with a one-hour prior permission request daily.
The FBO is closed 0200-0900 local daily, except with a one-hour prior permission request.
Taxiway G, between taxiway J and the Valley ramp, is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 156 feet.
Taxiway L is closed to aircraft over 60,000 pounds.
Taxiway K is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 49 feet and to aircraft weighing more than 12,500 pounds.
Lighting operates dusk to dawn. MALSR is active on runway 15; MALSF on runway 33; PAPI on runways 01 and 15; MIRL on runway 01/19; HIRL on runway 15/33; all taxiway lighting activates via CTAF. PAPI on runways 19 and 33 operate continuously.
Arresting device: type H/BAK-12A (B), 1,499 feet.
Arresting device: type H/BAK-12A (B), 1,500 feet.
Arresting gear: type H/BAK-12A(B) on runway 33, located 1,000 feet from the displaced threshold, with the cable raised by the tower on pilot request only. The runway 15 and runway 33 arresting gear housings are non-frangible, standing 26 inches above ground level, and located 250 feet from the runway centerline.
Birds and deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Caution: Phase II wildlife activity occurs during migration periods, March through May and August 15 through November 15.
PCR VALUE: 700/F/C/X/T
PCR VALUE: 751/R/C/W/T
The Air National Guard ramp is not available for private or charter aircraft.
Taxiways D, E, F, N, and the ANG and RNG ramps have uncontrolled vehicle and aircraft movement.
Fighter aircraft are restricted to a takeoff window of 0830-2230 local Monday through Saturday, and 1200-2230 local on Sunday.
Air National Guard note: non-standard taxiway lighting is installed on taxiway E.
Taxiway M is available for seasonal use and is closed during winter months.
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below -9°C.
ARFF is available 24 hours.
For clearance delivery, if the tower is closed and FSS frequency cannot be contacted, contact Boston ARTCC.
The Beta helipad is for private use only.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Patrick Leahy Burlington International has five airfields within 37 NM. The closest is Plattsburgh International (KPBG), 17.23 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary runway length at KBTV?
KBTV, Patrick Leahy Burlington International, operates its primary runway 15/33 at 8,319 feet long and 150 feet wide, surfaced in asphalt-concrete. A secondary crosswind runway, 01/19, measures 4,112 feet by 75 feet and is also paved with asphalt. The longer runway supports business jet and larger transient traffic through the airport. Both runways are equipped with lighting systems active from dusk to dawn, activated on CTAF. Runway 15/33 also carries arresting gear associated with military operations at the field.
Are customs services available on site at KBTV?
Yes, CBP inspection services are available on site at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, along with a USDA compliance agreement. This allows international arrivals to clear customs directly at KBTV rather than diverting to another airport for processing. Operators should still coordinate arrival details in advance given the airport's mixed military and civilian operating environment. The Air National Guard ramp and several taxiways on the field are closed to civilian operations, which can affect ground routing after arrival. Flight crews should factor this into their planning when scheduling international flights into KBTV.
What wingspan and weight restrictions apply to taxiways at KBTV?
Several taxiways at KBTV carry specific wingspan or weight limits that affect larger aircraft. Taxiway K is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 49 feet or weighing more than 12,500 pounds. Taxiway G, between taxiway J and the Valley ramp, is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 156 feet. Taxiway A, between taxiway G and taxiway C, is closed to aircraft with a wingspan over 118 feet except with a one-hour prior permission request. Taxiway L is closed to aircraft over 60,000 pounds. Dispatchers routing larger business jets through Burlington should verify ground routing against these limits.
Does KBTV see seasonal variation in business aviation traffic?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport concentrates in the warmer months. Monthly bizav operations rise from a low of 580 in April to a peak of 1,004 in August, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. The late summer and early fall months, August through October, consistently show the highest volumes at KBTV. Winter and early spring months run lower, with April recording the fewest operations. Operators planning trips to KBTV during the August-October window should anticipate busier ramp and airspace conditions.
What wildlife hazards should pilots expect at KBTV?
Birds and deer are present on and in the vicinity of Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, and the field also flags a Phase II wildlife activity period during migration. This heightened activity period runs from March through May and again from August 15 through November 15. Crews operating into KBTV during these windows should maintain heightened vigilance on approach and departure. The airport's proximity to Lake Champlain and surrounding terrain contributes to seasonal bird and wildlife movement across the airfield. No specific mitigation procedure beyond crew awareness is noted for these periods.