Valdosta Regional (KVLD), Georgia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Valdosta Regional Airport (KVLD) sits in south-central Georgia, roughly 26 nautical miles from the Valdosta metro area, and operates as a towered, public-use field with control tower hours from 0600 to 2200 local. The airport's primary runway, 18/36, spans 8,003 feet of asphalt, giving it the length to support a wide range of business turbine traffic, while the crosswind runway 04/22 adds 5,598 feet of paved surface. Both 100LL and Jet A fuel are available on the field, and KVLD is not a customs port of entry, with the nearest customs-capable airport at KJAX, about 84 nautical miles away.
Runways
Valdosta Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 18/36, is 8,003 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Valdosta Regional has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 10pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Valdosta Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Jacksonville International (KJAX), 84 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Valdosta Regional recorded 4,236 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KVLD peaks in October, with monthly operations running noticeably higher than the rest of the year according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 457 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Valdosta Regional averages 25.7 days above 90°F in July and 8.6 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92.1°F, and January the coldest, at 62.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Valdosta Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
Pilots conducting EFVS operations should be aware that LED approach lighting is in use on runway 36.
Runway 04/22 has 10-foot paved shoulders with vegetation.
When the control tower is closed, the following lighting can be activated via CTAF: MALSR on runway 36; REIL on runway 18; PAPI on runways 18 and 36; and HIRL on runway 18/36. REIL, PAPI on runways 04 and 22, and MIRL on runway 04/22 are unavailable when the control tower is closed.
PCR value: 400/F/B/X/T.
PCR value: 290/F/B/X/T.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 7 degrees left of centerline.
Pilots must supply their own tie-down ropes.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Valdosta Regional has five airfields within 31 NM. The closest is Moody AFB (KVAD), 12.03 NM north.
Part of the North Florida area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length at KVLD?
Valdosta Regional Airport (KVLD) has two paved asphalt runways. The primary runway, 18/36, measures 8,003 feet long and 150 feet wide, making it the longer of the two and suitable for a broad range of business jet operations. The secondary runway, 04/22, is 5,598 feet long and 100 feet wide. Both runways are paved, and runway 04/22 also has 10-foot paved shoulders with vegetation along them. This runway configuration gives KVLD flexibility for crosswind operations.
Is there customs service at Valdosta Regional Airport?
Valdosta Regional Airport (KVLD) does not have customs service onsite. The nearest airport with customs capability is KJAX, located approximately 83.84 nautical miles away. Flight crews requiring customs clearance near KVLD need to plan a stop at KJAX or another designated port of entry before or after their visit to Valdosta. This distance should be factored into routing and fuel planning for any international arrivals or departures using KVLD as a destination.
What fuel is available at KVLD?
Valdosta Regional Airport (KVLD) offers both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel, listed in the data as A1+. This dual availability supports both piston and turbine aircraft operating through the field. The airport is towered and staffed from 0600 to 2200 local daily, which aligns with typical hours when fuel services would be attended. Operators should confirm attended hours align with their arrival or departure schedule when planning fuel stops at KVLD.
What lighting is available at KVLD when the tower is closed?
When the control tower at Valdosta Regional Airport (KVLD) is closed, pilots can activate certain lighting systems via CTAF. On runway 36, this includes the MALSR approach lighting system. Runway 18 has REIL and PAPI available, and both runways 18 and 36 have PAPI and HIRL lighting on the CTAF-activated system. However, REIL, PAPI, and MIRL lighting for runway 04/22 are unavailable whenever the tower is closed, so pilots using that runway after hours should plan accordingly.
Are there any approach lighting considerations for pilots at KVLD?
Pilots conducting enhanced flight vision system (EFVS) operations at Valdosta Regional Airport (KVLD) should be aware that LED approach lighting is in use on runway 36. Additionally, the PAPI system at KVLD is unusable beyond 7 degrees left of centerline, a limitation noted in the airport's operational remarks. These details matter for crews relying on visual glideslope guidance or vision-enhancement equipment during approach. Pilots should review current lighting notices before planning an approach into KVLD under low-visibility conditions.