Vermilion Regional (KDNV), Illinois
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Vermilion Regional Airport (KDNV) serves Danville, Illinois with a non-towered field offering two paved runways and a turf strip for glider operations. The primary runway, 03/21, spans 6,006 feet and carries lighting equipment suited to night and low-visibility approaches, while 16/34 provides a shorter paved alternative. Business aviation activity places KDNV at ops tier 2, with fuel available in both 100LL and Jet A. Customs clearance is not handled onsite; the nearest customs airport is Champaign's KCMI, roughly 33 nautical miles away.
Runways
Vermilion Regional has three paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 03/21, is 6,006 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Vermilion Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 10pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Vermilion Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is University of Illinois / Willard (KCMI), 33 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Vermilion Regional recorded 315 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June and October. Business aviation traffic at KDNV builds through the year, rising from a low of 13 operations in February to a peak of 43 in October.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 43 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 3.3 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Vermilion Regional has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Extensive glider operations occur on weekends.
For clearance delivery, if unable to reach via radio, contact Champaign Approach. When Approach is closed, contact Chicago ARTCC.
HIRL for runway 03/21 is preset to low intensity; to increase intensity and activate MALSR for runway 21, VASI for runways 03, 16, and 34, PAPI for runway 21, and MIRL for runway 16/34, use CTAF.
This is a seasonal runway, closed from November 1 through May 1. Contact the airport manager for details.
Air cargo Part 135 flights depart nightly at 2200 and arrive daily at 0600, Monday through Saturday.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Vermilion Regional has five airfields within 33 NM. The closest is Rantoul National Avn Cntr-Frank Elliott Field (KTIP), 25.70 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KDNV
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KDNV?
Vermilion Regional Airport (KDNV) has two paved runways and one turf runway. Runway 03/21 is the longest at 6,006 feet with a width of 100 feet, and runway 16/34 measures 3,999 feet, also 100 feet wide. A turf runway, 12/30, adds 2,500 feet at 150 feet wide for glider and light aircraft use.
Is customs clearance available at KDNV?
Vermilion Regional Airport (KDNV) does not have onsite customs clearance. The nearest customs-equipped airport is KCMI, located approximately 32.75 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs processing should plan to route through KCMI or another designated port of entry rather than expecting service directly at Danville.
Are there seasonal runway restrictions at KDNV?
Yes, Vermilion Regional Airport (KDNV) has a seasonal runway that is closed from November 1 through May 1. Pilots and dispatchers needing current status on this runway should contact the airport manager directly, since availability changes with the calendar rather than with daily notams alone.
What fuel types are available at KDNV?
Vermilion Regional Airport (KDNV) offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The field operates on an attendance schedule of 0700 to 2200 daily, every day of the week, which covers the hours during which fuel service and field support can be expected at this Danville, Illinois airport.