Volk Field (KVOK), Wisconsin
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Overview
VOLK FLD (KVOK) is a private-use military airfield in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, home to a single 9,000-foot concrete runway equipped with arresting gear for tactical aircraft operations. FAA TFMSC data for 2025 shows modest business aviation traffic at this tier-2 field, reflecting its restricted, permission-required access rather than open civilian use. The nearest customs facility is KATW, roughly 77 nautical miles away. Crews planning any movement here should expect limited transient support and coordination requirements tied to the field's military mission.
Runways
Volk Field has one paved runway, 09/27, 9,000 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Volk Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Appleton International (KATW), 77 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Volk Field recorded 37 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June. Business aviation activity at KVOK is concentrated in June and August, with most other months seeing only a handful of operations.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 10 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Volk Field averages 2.8 days above 90°F in July and 29.9 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80.9°F, and January the coldest, at 25.1°F.
Weather station is 8.0 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Volk Field has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, emergency arresting systems, environmental and other notes.
Restricted: prior permission required, coordinated through Volk Field base operations. An issued PPR is valid for the stated ETA plus or minus one hour. Early or late arrivals and departures must be coordinated; after-hours re-coordination or cancellation is passed to base operations standby personnel.
Restricted: prior permission must be received no later than 48 hours in advance of aircraft arrival, or by 2200Z on Friday for the following Monday.
When the airport traffic control tower is closed, activate MALSR on runway 09, ALSF-1 on runway 27, PAPI on runways 9 and 27, and HIRL on runway 09/27, using CTAF or frequency 239.25.
Lighting: the runway 27 PAPI is non-standard, positioned on the right side.
Caution: when wind is from the south or southwest, expect possible low-level wind shear one to three nautical miles on final to runway 27. Due to tactical aircraft requirements, the BAK-12 cable may be positioned for runway 09-27 simultaneously.
Miscellaneous: the first 1,600 feet of runway 09 and the first 1,600 feet of runway 27 are grooved concrete, with the middle 5,800 feet grooved asphalt. Standard USAF rubber removal procedures are applied.
Caution: non-standard airfield paint marking near the BAK-12 tape connectors and donuts for runway 09/27. The mark is a 4-inch wide yellow half-moon arc around the sheave, with one mark at each entrance.
Arresting hook cable: BAK-12B(B), located 1,260 feet from the runway end.
Arresting hook cable: BAK-12B(B), located 1,250 feet from the runway end.
Arresting gear is in normal BAK-12B(B) configuration, with the approach end down and the departure end up; reconnecting the approach-end cable requires 20 minutes prior notice.
Caution: bird avoidance model Phase I applies on all dates not designated as Phase II. Phase II is in effect from September 1 to November 30 and from March 1 to May 31.
Rotating beacon operates from sunset to sunrise, scheduled sunset to sunrise, when the tower is operational.
Restricted: recommended for use as an emergency airport only, when a landing is required as soon as possible.
Fuel: availability is limited, and requests exceeding 10,000 gallons should expect a possible ground delay.
Fluids available: LOX.
Transient support is extremely limited.
Military use: the field operates 1400-2200Z, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays; check NOTAMs for current airfield hours.
Caution: taxiways E, F, and G are unlighted, limited to daytime VFR use; a follow-me vehicle is required for day IFR and night IFR/VFR use. Taxiways E and F have a clearance violation, with aerospace ground equipment located within 58 feet of the taxiway centerline.
Traffic pattern: rectangular helicopter pattern at 1,500 feet.
Miscellaneous: contact base operations.
Caution: use extreme caution for extensive unmanned aerial systems operations in the vicinity.
Miscellaneous: lavatory service is unavailable.
Caution: transient crews should be advised that ARFF category is 9, with 9,700 gallons available.
When the airport traffic control tower is closed, contact Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center for clearance delivery.
Caution: non-standard airfield paint marking on the east apron identifies parking spots.
Secure communications equipment is unavailable; minimal overnight classified storage is available for transient aircrews.
Restricted: taxiway F is 50 feet wide; aircrews must contact airfield management to use taxiway E or taxiway F.
VFR traffic pattern is limited to 3 aircraft from 0559Z to 1400Z.
Taxiway G is limited to aircraft with a wingspan less than 44 feet and to helicopter traffic.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Volk Field has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Bloyer Field, 10.08 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KVOK
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Frequently asked questions
Is KVOK open to civilian traffic?
VOLK FLD (KVOK) is a private-use military airfield near Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, and is not open for general civilian use. Recommended use is as an emergency airport only, when a landing is required as soon as possible. Prior permission is required for any arrival, and transient support is extremely limited. Aircrews should coordinate with base operations well ahead of any planned visit.
What runway does VOLK FLD offer?
VOLK FLD (KVOK) has a single runway, 09/27, a 9,000-foot by 150-foot concrete surface. The first 1,600 feet on each end are grooved concrete, with grooved asphalt across the middle 5,800 feet, and standard USAF rubber removal procedures are applied. Both ends carry a BAK-12B arresting cable, configured with the approach end down and departure end up.
Is fuel available at KVOK?
Fuel at VOLK FLD (KVOK) is limited, and requests exceeding 10,000 gallons should expect a possible ground delay. LOX is also listed among available fluids. Because this reflects operational remarks rather than confirmed traffic-based fuel data, crews should coordinate fuel needs in advance with base operations rather than assuming on-demand availability.
What are the hours and access procedure for KVOK?
VOLK FLD (KVOK) operates 1400-2200Z on Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, per its attendance schedule, though current airfield hours should be checked by NOTAM. The airfield is restricted, and prior permission is required, coordinated with base operations, with PPR typically valid only within about one hour of the stated ETA. When the tower is closed, clearance delivery is handled through Chicago ARTCC.