Valdosta Regional Airport (KVLD)
Valdosta, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KVLD
IATA
VLD
City
Valdosta
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
203 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
30.7825, -83.2767
Overview
South Georgia training airport near Moody AFB with excellent year-round flying weather.
Current Weather at KVLD
Pilots flying into or out of Valdosta Regional Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KVLD 180953Z AUTO 20003KT 8SM CLR 22/22 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP160 T02220222Wind 200° at 3 kt — likely active runway near heading 20
Current TAF
TAF KVLD 180520Z 1806/1906 00000KT P6SM BKN250 FM181500 35007KT P6SM SCT040 FM181800 35006KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 FM190000 VRB03KT P6SM BKN050 BKN250Decode METAR for KVLD
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Valdosta Regional Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KVLD. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KVLD. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Valdosta. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Valdosta Regional Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Valdosta Regional Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KVLD include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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