Valdosta Regional Airport is located 2.5 miles south of the Valdosta central business district. The commercial terminal, located on the northwest portion of the field, is a modern facility that was opened in 1998. The general aviation terminal is located off Madison Highway on the east side of the airport, where all general aviation activity takes place.
Valdosta Regional Airport covers an area of 760 acres (308 ha) at an elevation of 203 feet (62 m) above mean sea level. It has three asphalt paved runways: 17/35 measuring 8,002 x 150 ft. (2,439 x 46 m), 4/22 measuring 5,598 x 100 ft. (1,706 x 30 m), and 13/31 measuring 3,636 x 75 ft. (1,108 x 23 m).
After the completion of runway 17/35 in the summer of 2007, Valdosta now has the third longest runway in the state of Georgia (excluding military bases). First is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and second is the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.
For the 12-month period ending May 31, 2007, the airport had 73,565 aircraft operations, an average of 201 per day: 55% general aviation, 41% military, 3% air taxi and 1% scheduled commercial. At that time there were 53 aircraft based at this airport: 68% single-engine, 28% multi-engine and 4% jet.
Valdosta Regional Airport is owned and operated by the Valdosta-Lowndes County Airport Authority. This six-member authority was established in 1987 and is comprised of three appointees from the city and three appointees from the county. The full-time staff of the Airport Authority is comprised of the executive director/airport manager and 5 additional staff members.
The airport has office facilities and Hangar spaces that are usually available for rent. For availability and rates, please contact the airport manager at (229) 333-1833.
Valdosta Regional Airport
Flight Information – Valdosta Regional Airport is served by Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA), a Delta Connection carrier. Currently 3 flights operate per day on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. On Tuesday and Saturday, ASA operates two flights each day. All flights are to/from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL).
Since flight numbers and arrival/departure times change periodically, please check the most current flight schedule at www.delta.com. You may also call Delta Reservations at 800-221-1212, or the local ASA station at (229) 244-2298. If your bags did not arrive on your flight, please check with ASA at the local number.
Parking – T here is no charge for short or long term parking at Valdosta Regional Airport. There is normally ample parking available, except during the peak periods around Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you will be leaving your car while on a trip of a month or longer, please notify the airport manager’s office and provide them with the car tag number as well as your contact and trip duration information. Cars that are left in the lot for an excessive period of time without consultation with the Airport will be considered abandoned and will be towed.
Vehicular parking is not permitted directly in front of the terminal building. This area is for passenger/baggage loading and unloading only. Due to security requirements, unattended vehicles are not permitted in any portion of the terminal access roadway and will be ticketed in violation of this directive.
Ground Transportation – Currently, there are no regularly scheduled ground transportation links serving Valdosta Regional Airport.
While we do not endorse any taxi company, the companies are listed in the telephone book:
Airport Express, LLC, www.airportexpressllc.com - (229) 241-8909
Arrow Cab - (229) 245-0999
Azalea City Cab Company - (229) 242-1468
Superior Transportation Taxi - (229) 253-9603
The following rental car companies are located at the airport:
Avis, www.avis.com, local number: (229) 242-4242
Hertz, www.hertz.com, local number (229) 242-7070
Thrifty, www.thrifty.com, local number (229) 241-7368
General Aviation
Valdosta Flying Service: Full-Service FBO offering:
• Jet A and 100LL AVGAS
• Flight instruction
• Aircraft rental
• Crew car
• Pilot lounge
• Wireless internet
• WSI and computerized flight planning
• Hotel/catering assistance
• Rental cars
• Chart sales and pilot supplies
Valdosta Flying Service
2626 Madison Highway
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 242-3175
Silvey Aviation: Full Service Aircraft Maintenance, A & P, IA.
Champion Aircraft, LLC
2512 Madison Highway
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 251-3510
Owens Aircraft, LLC
• Aicraft management
• Aircraft rentals
• Pilot services
• Aircraft sales
• Aviation consulting
• LASERGRADE Testing Center
• FAA exams
• Aviation mechanic (airframe and powerplant) preparatory school
Owens Aircraft, LLC
2740 Madison Highway
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-7373
www.owensaircraft.aero
ASA
With three flights out of Valdosta each day, Atlantic Southeast Airlines Delta Connection is a marketing partnership between Delta Air Lines and several regional airline partners including Atlantic Southeast Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Comair, Chautauqua Airlines, Freedom Airlines and Shuttle America Corp. ASA operates with Delta flight numbers. Tickets may be purchased online from flyasa.com or delta.com, by calling 800-221-1212, or through any travel professional. ASA is a wholly owned subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc. and a leading member of the Delta Connection program. Under the SkyWest, Inc. umbrella, ASA and SkyWest Airlines form the world’s largest regional airline alliance. ASA began operations on June 27, 1979, with one 19-passenger Twin Otter aircraft serving Atlanta to Columbus, Ga. It has operated as a Delta Connection carrier since 1984. ASA strives to be a good corporate citizen. We partner with nationwide organizations March of Dimes, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and United Way, and sponsor various community activities to meet this goal. ASA's culture drives team members to set high standards for corporate integrity and to give back to the communities we serve.
FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 25 SEPTEMBER 2008
FAA Identifier: VLD
Lat/Long: 30-46-52.9400N / 083-16-34.3900W
30-46.882333N / 083-16.573167W
30.7813722 / -83.2762194
(estimated)
Elevation: 203 ft. / 61.9 m (surveyed)
Variation: 02W (1985)
From city: 3 miles S of VALDOSTA, GA
Time zone: UTC -4 (UTC -5 during Standard Time)
Zip code: 31601
Airport Operations
Airport use: Open to the public
Activation date: 04/1940
Sectional chart: JACKSONVILLE
Control tower: yes
ARTCC: JACKSONVILLE CENTER
FSS: MACON FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility: VLD (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance: 0500-2100
CONTACT FBO 229-242-3175.
Wind indicator: lighted
Segmented circle: yes
Lights: DUSK-DAWN
WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT HIRL RY 17/35, PAPI RYS 17 & 35, REIL RY 17 & MALSR RY 35 - CTAF. MIRL RYS 04/22 & 13/31, PAPI RYS 04 & 22, AND REIL RYS 04 & 22 UNAVBL WHEN ATCT CLSD.
Beacon: white-green (lighted land airport)
Fire and rescue: ARFF index A
Airline operations: CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS EXCP 24 HR PPR CALL AMGR 229-333-1833.
Airport Communications
CTAF: 120.9
UNICOM: 122.95
WX ASOS: 126.225 (229-245-8746)
VALDOSTA GROUND: 121.7 [0700-2300]
VALDOSTA TOWER: 120.9 [0700-2300]
VALDOSTA APPROACH: 119.525(8000 & ABV) 126.6(BLO 8000)
VALDOSTA DEPARTURE: 119.525(8000 & ABV) 126.6(BLO 8000)
IC: 126.6(BLO 8000)
• APCH/DEP SVC PRVDD BY JACKSONVILLE ARTCC ON FREQS 133.7/399.6 (VALDOSTA RCAG) WHEN VALDOSTA APCH CTL CLSD.
Nearby radio navigation aids
VOR radial/distance VOR name Freq Var
OTK at field
VALDOSTA VOR/DME 114.80 02W
VADr205/11.5
MOODY VORTAC 113.30 03W
GEFr061/29.6
GREENVILLE VORTAC 109.00 01E
MGRr126/32.6
MOULTRIE VOR/DME 108.80 02W
NDB name Hdg/Dist Freq Var ID
PATTEN
112/30.3 245 02W GTP --. - .--.
HOMERVILLE
241/30.7 209 03W HOE .... --- .
Airport Services
Fuel available: 100LL JET-A1+
Parking: hangars
Airframe service: MAJOR
Powerplant service: MAJOR
Bottled oxygen: NONE
Bulk oxygen: NONE
Runway Information
Runway 17/35
Dimensions: 8002 x 150 ft. / 2439 x 46 m
Surface: asphalt/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: Single wheel: 60.0
Double wheel: 98.0
Double tandem: 180.0
Runway edge lights: high intensity
RUNWAY 17 RUNWAY 35
Latitude: 30-47.427800N 30-46.124667N
Longitude: 083-16.512967W 083-16.269167W
Elevation: 196.2 ft. 200.0 ft.
Traffic pattern: left left
Runway heading: 173 magnetic, 171 true 353 magnetic, 351 true
Markings: precision, in good condition precision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
Approach lights: MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights
Runway end identifier lights: yes no
Touchdown point: yes, no lights yes, no lights
Instrument approach: ILS
Obstructions: 55 ft. trees, 1875 ft. from runway, 60 ft. right of centerline, 25:1 slope to clear 56 ft. trees, 3000 ft. from runway, 875 ft. left of centerline
Runway 4/22
Dimensions: 5598 x 100 ft. / 1706 x 30 m
Surface: asphalt/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: Single wheel: 24.0
Double wheel: 95.0
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
RUNWAY 4 RUNWAY 22
Latitude: 30-46.673117N 30-47.421867N
Longitude: 083-17.110367W 083-16.484433W
Elevation: 198.9 ft. 196.1 ft.
Gradient: 0.1% 0.1%
Traffic pattern: left left
Runway heading: 038 magnetic, 036 true 218 magnetic, 216 true
Markings: basic, in good condition basic, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on left (3.25 degrees glide path) 4-light PAPI on left (3.25 degrees glide path)
Runway end identifier lights: yes yes
Touchdown point: yes, no lights yes, no lights
Obstructions: 7 ft. trees, 300 ft. from runway, 70 ft. right of centerline, 14:1 slope to clear 48 ft. trees, 1175 ft. from runway, 320 ft. left of centerline, 20:1 slope to clear
Runway 13/31
Dimensions: 3636 x 75 ft. / 1108 x 23 m
Surface: asphalt, in fair condition
Weight bearing capacity: Single wheel: 24.0
Double wheel: 155.0
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
RUNWAY 13 RUNWAY 31
Latitude: 30-47.037000N 30-46.685833N
Longitude: 083-16.910617W 083-16.347350W
Elevation: 201.3 ft. 195.6 ft.
Gradient: 0.2% 0.2%
Traffic pattern: left left
Runway heading: 128 magnetic, 126 true 308 magnetic, 306 true
Markings: basic, in good condition basic, in good condition
Runway end identifier lights: no no
Touchdown point: yes, no lights yes, no lights
Obstructions: 56 ft. trees, 1325 ft. from runway, 175 ft. right of centerline, 20:1 slope to clear 40 ft. trees, 1320 ft. from runway, 175 ft. right of centerline, 20:1 slope to clear
Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records
Ownership: Publicly-owned
Owner: VALDOSTA-LOWNDES CTY APT AUTH
1750 ARPT RD
VALDOSTA, GA 31601
Phone 229-333-1833
Manager: Mrs. Patti Clark
1750 ARPT RD
VALDOSTA, GA 31601
Phone 229-333-1833
Airport Operational Statistics
Aircraft based on the field: 53
Single engine airplanes: 36
Multi engine airplanes: 15
Jet airplanes: 2
Aircraft operations: avg 201/day *
41% military
30% transient general aviation
25% local general aviation
3% air taxi
<1% commercial
* for 12-month period ending 31 May 2007
Additional Remarks
A34-17/3 5 FIRST 1700 FEET OF RY 35 UNGROOVED.
E67 NAVD88
- RY 04/22 HAS 25 FT PAVED SHOULDERS WITH VEGETATION; RY 13/31 HAS 37.5 FT PAVED SHOULDERS.
- RY 13/31 CLSD TO ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS.
- CONTRACT JET A FUEL AVAILABLE FROM FBO FOR MIL ACFT.
- RY 13/31 NW 860 FT NOT VISIBLE FROM THE TWR DUE TO TREES.
Instrument Procedures
NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.
NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use between 25 September 2008 at 0901Z and 23 October 2008 at 0900Z.
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC RWY 35 download (338KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 17 download (275KB)
VOR RWY 17 download (215KB)
VOR RWY 35 download (297KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply download
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums apply download (49KB)
Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:
KVAD - Moody Air Force Base (12 nm N)
15J - Cook County Airport (23 nm NW)
4J2 - Berrien County Airport (26 nm N)
KHOE - Homerville Airport (31 nm NE)
KTVI - Thomasville Regional Airport (32 nm W)
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