Cartersville Airport (KVPC), Georgia
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Overview
Cartersville Airport (KVPC), located in Cartersville, Georgia about 32 nautical miles from the Atlanta metro area, is a public-use, non-towered field serving primarily business aviation traffic. The airport recorded 2,109 business aviation operations against 2,678 total operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, reflecting its role as a general and business aviation hub rather than a commercial airport. Its single asphalt runway, attendant fuel service including Jet A and 100LL, and proximity to customs clearance at nearby KRYY make it a practical option for operators working the northwest Atlanta corridor.
Runways
Cartersville Airport has one paved runway, 01/19, 5,760 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Cartersville Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 8pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Cartersville Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Cobb County International / McCollum Field (KRYY), 14 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Cartersville Airport recorded 2,109 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KVPC is concentrated in the spring and summer months, with July showing the highest volume of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 236 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Cartersville Airport averages 17.1 days above 90°F in August and 19.2 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.6°F, and January the coldest, at 52.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Cartersville Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Ultralight and light sport aircraft activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.
The ultralight/light sport aircraft traffic pattern is located inside the normal traffic pattern, with the central third of runway 01/19 designated as the ultralight/light sport aircraft landing and takeoff area. The ultralight/light sport aircraft pattern entry crosses the field approximately 2,000 feet from either approach end at 541 feet AGL.
Runway-to-taxiway separation is approximately 200 feet. At the south end, taxiway-to-parked-aircraft separation is approximately 75 feet.
For approach and departure services, contact Atlanta Approach.
For clearance delivery, contact Atlanta Approach.
REIL is installed on runway 19, PAPI is installed on both runway 01 and 19, and HIRL is installed on runway 01/19, operating from dusk to 2200. After 2200, lighting is activated via CTAF.
The approach slope is 17:1 to the displaced threshold, with 130-foot trees located 2,275 feet from the runway and 403 feet to the left.
Deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
A grass strip is located 4.9 nautical miles northwest of the airport.
Ramp fees apply to turbine aircraft.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Cartersville Airport has five airfields within 21 NM. The closest is Paulding Northwest Atlanta (KPUJ), 13.47 NM south.
Part of the Atlanta area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length at KVPC?
Cartersville Airport (KVPC) has a single asphalt runway, 01/19, measuring 5,760 feet long and 100 feet wide. This is the airport's only paved surface, and it accommodates the business turbine traffic that makes up the bulk of operations here. There is no parallel runway, so all arrivals and departures use this one strip. Runway/taxiway separation is approximately 200 feet, and separation from parked aircraft at the south end taxiway is approximately 75 feet, both worth noting for larger turbine aircraft.
Does KVPC have customs clearance onsite?
Cartersville Airport (KVPC) does not have onsite customs clearance. The nearest customs facility is at KRYY, located 14.15 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs processing for international arrivals need to route through that airport instead. Dispatchers planning international legs into the Cartersville area should factor this detour into routing and timing rather than assuming clearance is available at the field itself.
Is there an ultralight or light sport aircraft pattern at KVPC?
Yes, ultralight and light sport aircraft activity is active on and in the vicinity of Cartersville Airport (KVPC). The ultralight / LSA traffic pattern sits inside the normal pattern, with the central third of runway 01/19 designated as the ultralight / LSA landing and takeoff area. Ultralight / LSA pattern entry crosses the field approximately 2,000 feet from either approach end at 541 feet AGL. Pilots operating standard category aircraft at KVPC should expect this mixed-pattern activity and maintain awareness of slower traffic crossing the runway environment.
When are the runway lights operating at KVPC?
Cartersville Airport (KVPC) has REIL on runway 19, PAPI on both runway 01 and 19, and HIRL on runway 01/19, operating dusk to 2200. After 2200, activation is by CTAF. There is also an approach slope of 17:1 to the displaced threshold, with 130-foot trees located 2,275 feet out and 403 feet left of the approach path. Pilots flying into KVPC after hours should be prepared to activate lighting themselves via the common frequency.
What months see the most business aviation traffic at KVPC?
Business aviation traffic at Cartersville Airport (KVPC) is concentrated in certain months, with July recording the highest volume at 236 operations according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. April and October also see elevated activity, at 201 and 196 operations respectively. February is the slowest month, at 135 operations. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KVPC during peak summer and early fall periods should anticipate higher traffic volumes than the annual average of roughly 176 operations per month would suggest.