Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (KLWV), Illinois
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (KLWV) serves Lawrenceville, Illinois with two paved runways capable of handling light and midsize business jets, plus a turf strip for local traffic; the field is uncontrolled and operates on a published attendance schedule rather than continuous staffing, with fuel available on-site including Jet A and 100LL, and the nearest customs clearance located at KCMI, roughly 83 nautical miles away.
Runways
Lawrenceville-Vincennes International has three paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 18/36, is 5,199 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Lawrenceville-Vincennes International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Lawrenceville-Vincennes International does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is University of Illinois / Willard (KCMI), 83 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Lawrenceville-Vincennes International recorded 189 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KLWV peaks in July and January, while September sees the fewest operations of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 27 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Lawrenceville-Vincennes International averages 12.5 days above 90°F in July and 24.4 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87.6°F, and January the coldest, at 39.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Lawrenceville-Vincennes International has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Glider activity occurs from sunrise to sunset. Runways 09/27 and 18/36 have a left-hand traffic pattern for glider aircraft.
For clearance delivery when RCO 125.6 is out of service, contact Evansville Approach; when Approach is closed, contact Indianapolis ARTCC.
ODALS are activated for runway 27. REILs are available for runways 9, 27, 18, and 36. PAPI is available for runway 36. MIRL for runway 09/27 is controlled via CTAF. MIRL for runway 18/36 is preset to low intensity and can be increased via CTAF.
Pilots should be alert: ODALS for runway 27 operate simultaneously with REILs on runway 18.
The PVASI is unusable beyond 8 degrees left of centerline and beyond 6 degrees right of centerline.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Lawrenceville-Vincennes International has five airfields within 23 NM. The closest is Ed-Air, 7.13 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KLWV
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KLWV?
KLWV offers two paved asphalt runways: 18/36 at 5,199 feet and 09/27 at 5,198 feet, both 100 feet wide. A third runway, 04U/22U, is a 1,000-foot turf strip used primarily for glider and light aircraft activity. The two paved runways can accommodate most light and midsize business jets.
Is fuel available at Lawrenceville-Vincennes International?
Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (KLWV) stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel on the field. The airport operates on an attendance schedule of 0700-1800 Monday through Friday and 0900-1700 on weekends, so fuel service aligns with those hours. Operators should plan arrivals accordingly given the uncontrolled field status.
How does KLWV handle customs clearance for international arrivals?
KLWV does not have customs service on-site. The nearest customs clearance point is KCMI, located approximately 82.60 nautical miles away. Operators arriving internationally should plan to route through KCMI or coordinate customs clearance in advance of arrival at Lawrenceville-Vincennes International.
What should pilots know about glider activity at KLWV?
Lawrenceville-Vincennes International reports glider activity from sunrise to sunset, and runways 09/27 and 18/36 use a left-hand traffic pattern specifically for glider aircraft. Pilots operating fixed-wing traffic at KLWV should be aware of this pattern difference when inbound or departing during daylight hours.