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FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 11/27/2025 - 1/22/2026
| Ops | Comms | Services | Owner | Runways | IFR Procs | Current NOTAMs | Remarks |
| FAA/ICAO Identifier: | VAD / KVAD |
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| Lat/Lng: | 30.9687027778, -83.1929666667 30-58-07.3300N, 083-11-34.6800W Estimated by Military on 11/01/2020 |
| Elevation: | 233 feet Estimated by Military on 11/01/2020 |
| Magnetic Variation: | 06W,(2025), [-6W (2025)] |
| Sectional: | JACKSONVILLE |
| From City: | 9nm NE of Valdosta |
| Use: | Private |
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| Airspace Analysis: | NOT ANALYZED |
| Ownership: | Air Force owned |
| Activation: | 10/1943 |
| Attended: | All year Mon-Thu 1300-0600Z
All year Fri 1300-0000Z Closed Sat, Sun, Holiday, and Acc Family Days. |
| Control Tower: | yes 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU, 1300-0000Z++ FRI, CLSD SAT, SUN AND HOL, AND ACC FAMILY DAYS. |
| Type: | ATCT-A/C |
| Hours: | 17 |
| Days Tower Operational: | WDE |
| Airspace Class: | D,E,Class D Svc 1300-0600Z++ Mon-Thu, 1300-0000Z++ Fri, Clsd Sat, Sun, Hol, And Acc Family Days; Other Times Class E |
| Tower Radar: | ASR,1000-0500Z MON-FRI 1200-2000Z SAT/SUN/FED HOL. NO-NOTAM MP: 0700-1130Z MON-FRI, 2300-1300Z SAT.,PAR |
| ARTCC: | Jacksonville(ZJX)Jacksonville Center |
| FSS: | Macon FSS(MCN) |
| NOTAMs and Weather: | VADNOTAM-D service at airport |
| Pattern Altitude: | Ovhd Traffic Pattern 2200 ft MSL. |
| Wind Indicator: | Unlighted |
| Lights: | Dusk-Dawn. Airfield Lgting Intermittent 1 Hour After Official Ss Until Airfield Closure Due to Nvg Training on Airfield. |
| Beacon: | Sunset-Sunrise |
| Landing Fee: | no |
| CTAF: | 128.450 | |||||||||||||||
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| ATIS: | 273.5 operates SAME AS TWR | |||||||||||||||
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| PTD: | 227.2 | |||||||||||||||
| Other: | --SOF 143.825 --SOF 305.6 --COMD POST 228.225 ;AFSOC --COMD POST 381.05 ;AFSOC --IC 306.3 | |||||||||||||||
| Master Provides: | Basic Radar Contact Approach Control 20 NM out. | |||||||||||||||
| MACP Available: | 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Tower Remarks: | Approach/Departure Service Provided by Jacksonville ARTCC on Frequencies 127.575/269.025 (Alma RCAG) When Valdosta Approach Control Closed. Arsr Located and Maintained for Enroute/Approach/Departure from 1230-0600Z++ Mon-Fri and 1230-0300Z++ Sat/Sun/Fed Hols by Moody AFB; Other Hours Contact Jax ARTCC 132.3 290.4. | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel: | Grade 100 Gasoline (green) A++ |
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| Airframe Repair: | Major |
| Powerplant Repair: | Major |
| Bottled Oxygen: | None |
| Bulk Oxygen: | Low pressure |
| Other Services: | Cargo handling |
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| Runways: | 01L/19R 01R/19L |
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| Length: | 8002 feet by Military on 11/01/2020 |
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| Width: | 150 feet |
| Surface: | PEM / Porous Asphalt Concrete |
| Surface Treatment: | Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved |
| Classification (PCN): | 51 /R/C/W/T, 51 , Rigid, Subgrade Strength Low (represents > 92 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination |
| Runway Lights Edge Intensity: | High Intensity |
| End 01L | End 19R | |
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| Takeoff Distance Available (TODA): | 8002 feet | 8002 feet |
| Landing Distance Available (LDA): | 8002 feet | 8002 feet |
| True Alignment: | 000,(354 Magnetic) | 180,(174 Magnetic) |
| Runway Markings: | Nonprecision Instrument,Good Condition | Nonprecision Instrument,Good Condition |
| Aircraft Arresting Device: | E5 Hook E5 (88 ft Ovrn) | E5 Hook E5 (90 ft Ovrn) |
| Elevation at End: | 220.8' MSL | 230.9' MSL |
| Elevation at Touchdown Zone: | 224.7' MSL | 230.9' MSL |
| Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: | 50' AGL | 50' AGL |
| Visual Glide Path Angle: | 3.00° | 3.00° |
| Visual Glide Slope Indicator: | 4-light PAPI on left side of runway | 4-light PAPI on left side of runway |
| Runway Visual Range Equipment Location: | Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout | Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout |
| Approach Lights: | MALS - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System | MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights |
| Length: | 9300 feet by Military on 11/01/2020 |
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| Width: | 150 feet |
| Surface: | Porland Cement Concrete |
| Surface Treatment: | Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved |
| Classification (PCN): | 57 /R/B/W/T, 57 , Rigid, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents > 221 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination |
| Runway Lights Edge Intensity: | High Intensity |
| End 01R | End 19L | |
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| True Alignment: | 000,(354 Magnetic) | 180,(174 Magnetic) |
| ILS Type: | LOC/GS | ILS |
| Runway Markings: | Precision Instrument,Good Condition | Precision Instrument,Good Condition |
| Aircraft Arresting Device: | BAK-12 Hook (95 ft Ovrn). Hook Bak-12B(B) 1500 ft). E5 | BAK-12 Hook E5 (95 ft Ovrn). Hook Bak-12B(B) (1100 ft). E5 |
| Elevation at End: | 206.4' MSL | 233.2' MSL |
| Elevation at Touchdown Zone: | 216.8' MSL | 233.2' MSL |
| Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: | 54' AGL | 41' AGL |
| Visual Glide Path Angle: | 3.00° | 3.00° |
| Visual Glide Slope Indicator: | 4-light PAPI on left side of runway | 4-light PAPI on left side of runway |
| Runway Visual Range Equipment Location: | Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout | Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout |
| Approach Lights: | ALSF1 | ALSF1 |
| • | A30-01L/19R-Runway 01L/19R E-5 Approach/Departure End Disconnected from Energy Absorbers (Chains). Contact Tower 30 Mins Prio Fo Runway 01L/19R E-5 Configuration. |
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| • | Fluid: Sp Low Pressure Oxygen Servicing (Lpox) Liquid Oxygen Servicing (LOX). |
| • | JASU: (a/M32A-86)(Ma-1A)(Mc-1)(M32A-60)(M32A-60A). |
| • | Oil: O-133-148 SOAP. |
| • | Transient Alert: Tran Maintenance Service Operating 1200-2400Z++ Mon-Thu;1200-2300Z++ Fri; Closed Sat-Sun, Holiday and Acc Family Days. Exp 3 Hour Service/Refuel Delays, Limited Maintenance. No Fleet. |
| • | Light: All Runway Threshold Light, Mid 70 ft Removed. Airfield Light Intmt 1 Hour After Off Ss Til Airfield Closed Due Nvd Training on Field. Runway 01R/19L PAPI and Ils Glide Slope not Coincidental. |
| • | Caution: Tran Departure with Rapid Climb Use Extreme Caution, Maintain at or Blw 1300 ft MSL Until Departure End. Overhead Traffic Pattern 1800 ft in Continuously Use. Simultaneous Operating in Use to Runway 19 or 01 When R3008 in Use.130 ft AGL Unlighted Ant 3.5 NM Due S of Runway 01R. |
| • | Noise Abatement: Quiet Hour 0330-1130Z++. |
| • | Misc: COMSEC Store Will be Provided at 23 Wg Comd Post DSN 460-9308/9859, C229-257-9308/9859. |
| • | Misc: Runway 01R/19L Have Non-Standard Runway Mrk, with Assault Strip Shown. |
| • | Radar: No-Notam Mp: 1000-1200Z Mon-Fri, 1100-1700Z Sat. |
| • | Restricted: Prior Permission Issued Up to 5 Days Prior to Arrival, Min 24 Hour Prior Notice. Prior Permission Good for +/-1 Hour of Prior Permission Time. Coord of Prior Permission Outside of Block Time by Fone is Require or Prior Permission Nr Will be Considered Cnl. |
| • | Restricted: Tran Aircraft, Except Flight Ck, Lifeguard or Emergency Arrival, Due to Hi Volume of Local Air Traffic are not Auth to Conduct Practice Approach During Dalgt Hour, Mon-Fri. Tran IFR Aircraft Arrival/Departure Can Exp Delays When R3008 Act, Contact 23 Wg Scheduled at DSN 460-7831/7839, C229-257-7831/7839 for Deconfliction. Prior Permission All Tran Aircraft. |
| • | Restricted: Tran Aircraft Limited to 1 Local Flight. for Prior Permission Contact Am Operations DSN 460-3305/3306, C229-257-3305/3306, Contact Am Operations Standby C229-560-4191 During Non-Operating Hour. Tran VIP Aircraft Contact Ptd 30 Min Prior ETA. |
| • | Restricted: Assault Zone Restricted for 347 Rqw C-130 Aircraft only. C5, C17 Aircraft Rstrd to Lo Approach or Full Stop Landing only. Limited Tran Prk. |
| • | Traffic Pattern: USAF, ANG and AFRC Ftr Aircraft Exp Reduced Runway Separation, Similar Type Aircraft and Day - 3000 ft, Dissimilar Type Aircraft/Night - 6000 ft. Tran Aircraft Must Notify Tower on Initial Contact If Reduced Runway Separation is not Desired. |
| • | Helipad Restricted to 347 Rqw Hh-60 Aircraft only. |
| • | Bird Haz: Birds Prominent Year Round. Bird Watch Condition (Bwc) Chg Frequently. Airfield Operations or Supervisor of Flying (Sof) Sets Bwc. Aircrews Can Monitor ATIS, Contact Sof or Airfield Operations for Current Bwc. No Comments on ATIS When Bwc is Low. Expect Delays and Full Stop Ldgs When Bws Severe. |
| • | Bird Haz; Heavy Concentrations of Cattle Egrets Likely Jul-Aug. Phase II Bird Period for Migratory Period from 1 Oct to 28 Feb. Peak Bird Act Occurs Within One Hour of Sr & Ss. Heavy Concentration of Cattle Egret Birds in Vicinity of Airfield Jun-Aug, Bird Watch Condition Chg Frequency. |
| • | Arresting Gear: Runway 01R/19L Nml Bak-12B Configuration: Approach End Down, Departure End Raised. E-5 Approach End Disconnected from Energy Absorbers (Chains). E-5 Departure End Disconnected from Energy Absorbers (Chain). E-5 Departure End Raised. Contact Tower for Other Configurations, Bak-12A Approach End Available 30 Min Prior Notice. |
| • | Arresting Gear: Runway 01L/19R E-5 Approach/Departure End Disconnected Fr Energy Absorbers (Chains). Contact Tower 30 Mins Prior for Runway 01L/19R E-5 Configuration. JASU-(a/M32A-86)(Ma-1A)(Mc-1)(M32A-60(M32A-60A). |
| • | Misc: Runway 01L/19R - First 1000 ft Conrete, Middle 6000 ft Has 75 ft Concrete Wide Center with Outer Sides Being a 37.5 ft Wide Asphalt Surface. |
| • | Misc: Wx Briefing for Tran Aircrews Beyond Nml Operating Hour Available Via 9 Ows at Shaw AFB DSN 965-0939 Comm 803-895-0939. |
| • | Rstrd: VFR Helipad Limited to 347 Rqg Hh60 Aircraft only. 180 Degree Turns Proh F/W Aircraft Larger Ftr on Taxiway 'L'. |
| • | Misc: Wx Operating 0300-0200Z Mon-Sat; Closed Sun and Holiday, DSN 460-3457, C229-257-3457. Wx Briefing for Tran Aircrews Beyond Nml Operating Hour Available Via 26 Ows at Barksdale, DSN 331-2651, C318-529-2651. |
| • | Misc: Airfield Wx is Mnt by An/Fmq-19 Asos and Augmented by Human Observer only When Procedures Dictate During Indicated Hours of Operating. Wx Obsn not Rstrd During Automated Obs; Visible Rstrd Due to Buildings 'SW' Thru 'NW' on Airfield Next to Bldg 622 During Asos Backup; No Visible Marker Beyond 9 Miles. |
| • | Rstrd: Txwy 'K' Rstrd to Use by C-130/Hh-60 Airframes only. |
| • | Transient Alert Will not Support Local Round Robin or out and Back for Tran Aircraft. |
| • | Ils/Radar-Ils: Hgt Grp 4 ( 18 Sep 2009, A300, B-1, B-747/767/777, Dc/Kc-10, C-5,E-4 &Vc-25) Wheel Crossing Height (Wch) 17 ft All Runway 19 Ils Procs. |
| • | Caution: Unctl Aircraft Operations by Local Assigned Aircraft Possible During Hour of Tower Closure, Check Notams for Act. |
| • | Communications: Mto During Airfield Operating Hour. |
| • | Rstrd: Kc-10S not Authorized to Conduct 180 Degree Turns on Any Runway Surface. |
| • | Landing Zone Mrk Applied to Runway 01R/19L and 01L/19R. Landing Zone Limited to 23 Wg C130 Aircraft only |
| • | Mandatory Sign for 01L/19R on Taxiway E, F, G West, and a East Located Right Hand Side. Runway Hold Signs not Collocated with the VFR Hold Posn Mrk at the Flw Runway/Taxiway Int: Runway 01L/19R and Taxiway B West. Runway 01L/19R and Taxiway a West , Runway 01R/19L and Taxiway B East, Runway 01L/19R and Taxiway B East, Runway 01R/19L and Taxiway a East, and Runway 01L/19R; and Taxiway a East. |
| • | Comm: for Cd Call C229-257-2207. When App Closed Contact Jacksonville Center C904-845-1592. |
| • | Customs/AG/Immigration: Customs Performed for Military Pers and Assets only. |
| • | ARFF Capabilities: Green/Cat 4-7, Yellow/Cat 8, Black/Cat 9-10. |
| • | Unlighted 150 ft AGL Prcht Drying Tower Located at 30.978664, -83.199468. |
| • | Unlighted/No Obstruction Lights on 140 ft Scty Light Pole Located at 30.969821 / 83.201428. |
| • | Unlighted 90 ft AGL Grove of Trees Located on the SW Corner of the Airfield Environment, Located from 780 ft to 1370 ft from the Center of Runway 01L Underrun. |
| • | Unlighted/No Obstruction Lights 140 ft. Scty Light Pole Located at 30.970973 / 83.199823. |
| • | Restricted: Fwd Deck Landing Posn (Fdlp) Restricted to 23Wg Aircraft only, Unless Prior Permission Coord Thru 23 Oss/Osaa. |
| • | Transient Alert: Tran Amc Aircraft Rpt Delays to Deployment Control Center (Dcc) at C229-257-5225 or Sby Fone C229-561-4907. |
| • | Communications: Ptd Uhf Frequency 227.2 out of Service. |
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