Darke County Airport (KVES), Ohio
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Darke County Airport (KVES) is a public-use, non-towered field in Versailles, Ohio, sitting at 1,007 feet elevation and serving as a modest business aviation waypoint roughly 66 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. Its single asphalt runway of 4,802 feet supports light and midsize business aircraft, with fuel available around the clock via self-service credit card at the east ramp, complementing staffed attendance on weekdays from 0800 to 1630. According to FAA TFMSC data, the airport logged 481 total annual operations in 2025, with 403 attributed to business aviation traffic. Customs processing is not available onsite; the nearest facility is at Dayton International Airport (KDAY), about 23 nautical miles away.
Runways
Darke County Airport has one paved runway, 09/27, 4,802 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Darke County Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 4:30pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Darke County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is James M Cox Dayton International (KDAY), 23 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Darke County Airport recorded 403 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June. Business aviation traffic at KVES is concentrated in the spring and summer months, with June, March, and October showing the highest operation counts of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 50 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Darke County Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Columbus Approach.
Runway 09 and Runway 27 REIL are pilot-activated. Runway 09/27 MIRL is activated via CTAF. PAPI for Runway 09 and Runway 27 operate continuously.
Occasional deer, birds, and other wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Fuel is located at the east ramp and is available H24 via credit card.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Darke County Airport has five airfields within 19 NM. The closest is Piqua / Hartzell Field, 10.55 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KVES
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KVES offer for business aircraft?
Darke County Airport (KVES) has a single paved runway, 09/27, measuring 4,802 feet by 75 feet with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most light and midsize business jets under normal weight and weather conditions. The airport is non-towered, so arrivals and departures are coordinated via CTAF. Pilots should verify runway lighting activation procedures before planning night operations.
Is fuel available at KVES outside staffed hours?
Fuel at Darke County Airport (KVES) is located at the east ramp and is available H24 through a credit card self-service system. Both 100LL and Jet A (A+) are offered. This allows aircraft to refuel outside the field's attended hours of Monday through Friday, 0800 to 1630. No fuel commitment beyond self-service availability should be assumed without confirming with the airport.
How does KVES handle customs clearance for international arrivals?
Darke County Airport (KVES) does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is at Dayton International Airport (KDAY), approximately 23.15 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance should plan to route through KDAY or another designated port of entry rather than clearing directly at Versailles. Dispatchers should confirm clearance procedures and hours with the receiving customs facility in advance.
What wildlife hazards should pilots expect at KVES?
Darke County Airport (KVES) reports occasional deer, birds, and other wildlife on and in the vicinity of the airport. This is a standing operational note rather than a seasonal warning, so crews should maintain vigilance during all phases of ground and low-altitude flight operations. No specific times of day or year are identified in the airport's remarks. Visual scanning during taxi, takeoff, and landing is advisable.