KAVK · Alva Regional Airport
ICAO · US · 2 NTSB events
Live conditions
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Wind / Visibility
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Density altitude (now)
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Runways
4 runway ends on file. Longest: 5,001 ft. Max gradient: 0.29%
| Designator | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 180° | 5,001 ft | 75 ft | ASP | Yes | 0.16% |
| 36 | 360° | 5,001 ft | 75 ft | ASP | Yes | 0.16% |
| 09 | 090° | 1,390 ft | 170 ft | GRE | No | 0.29% |
| 27 | 270° | 1,390 ft | 170 ft | GRE | No | 0.29% |
Lengths + headings: in-app airport database. Surface, width, lighting: OurAirports. Gradient: derived from FAA NASR runway-end elevations (NASR's RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of rows).
Communications · 3 frequencies
- AWOS AWOS 3 121.125
- A/D VANCE APP/DEP 119.775
- UNIC CTAF/UNICOM 122.800
Live ATC audio (streaming + archived): Open KAVK on LiveATC ↗
Chart Supplement remarks, plain English · cycle 22JAN2026 · 2 matched · 19 not yet translated
Translations anchored to the FAA text; the raw FAA text is authoritative.
TL;DR
- ·Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate ODALS Rwy 18; REIL Rwy 36; MIRL Rwy 18–36. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
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Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate ODALS Rwy 18; REIL Rwy 36; MIRL Rwy 18–36. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
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All translated remarks (2)
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Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate ODALS Rwy 18; REIL Rwy 36; MIRL Rwy 18–36. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
Raw FAA text · service · operational
Actvt ODALS Rwy 18; REIL Rwy 36; MIRL Rwy 18–36—CTAF
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Airport attended 1400–2300Z‡. Self-service or limited operations outside attended hours.
Raw FAA text · airport remarks · advisory
Attended 1400–2300Z‡.
Not yet translated · raw FAA text (19 sentences)
- ·194 OKLAHOMA ALVA RGNL (AVK)(KAVK) 2 S UTC–6(–5DT) N36º46.41´ W98º40.27´ 1477 B NOTAM FILE AVK RWY 18–36: H5001X75 (CONC) MIRL RWY 18: ODALS.
- ·PAPI(P4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 47´.
- ·PAPI(P4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 40´.
- ·RWY 09–27: 1390X170 (TURF) 0.3% up W
- ·PAPI Rwy 18 and 36 on consly.
- ·AIRPORT MANAGER: 580-327-2898
- ·AWOS–3PT 121.125 (580) 327–6778.
- ·CTAF/UNICOM 122.8 ®VANCE APP/DEP CON 126.75 (1300–0200Z‡ wkd, 1900–2300Z‡ Sun; clsd Sat & federal hol.
- ·Gnd ctl and clnc del svc avbl 15 min prior to afld opening.
- ·Other times by NOTAM) ®KANSAS CITY CENTER APP/DEP CON 127.8 (0200–1300Z‡ wkd, 2300–1900Z‡ Sun; 24 Sat & federal hol.
- ·Gnd ctl and clnc del svc avbl 15 min prior to afld opening) CLEARANCE DELIVERY PHONE: For CD ctc Vance Apch at 580-213-6765.
- ·When Vance Apch is clsd, ctc Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508.
- ·WOODRING (T) (T) VORW/DME 109.0 ODG Chan 27 N36º22.43´ W97º47.29´ 292º 48.9 NM to fld. 1150/8E.
- ·ANADARKO MUNI (F68) 2 SW UTC–6(–5DT) N35º03.13´ W98º15.84´ 1291 B NOTAM FILE MLC RWY 17–35: H3100X50 (ASPH) S–12.5 MIRL 1.1% up S RWY 17: Road.
- ·LGT MIRL Rwy 17–35 preset to low intensity; to increase—CTAF.
- ·AIRPORT MANAGER: 405-247-2483
- ·CTAF 122.9 CLEARANCE DELIVERY PHONE: For CD ctc Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.
- ·WILL ROGERS (H) (H) VORTACW 114.1 IRW Chan 88 N35º21.52´ W97º36.55´ 234º 37.1 NM to fld. 1240/7E.
- ·TACAN AZIMUTH unusable: 297º–315º WICHITA H–6H, L–15D IAP DALLAS–FT WORTH L–17C SC, 22 JAN 2026 to 19 MAR 2026
Field profile
Use
Public-use
Ownership
Public
Scheduled service
No
FAA Chart Supplement
NTSB events
2 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport .
Operations volume
FAA TAF · history through 2024
Peak: 19,500 ops in 2003
2024 total
6,520
10-yr total
65,120
2024 mix
AC/AT 0% · GA 100% · Mil 0%
Events / million ops
15.4
last 10 years
Fatal / million ops
11.52
approximate · 10-yr scaled
Last 10 years · n=1
- Stall / spin 1
All time · n=2
- Controlled flight into terrain 1
- Stall / spin 1
Categories rule-matched from NTSB findings and probable-cause text. "Other" = not enough agency text to classify.
Designees in OK
DPEs nearby
Distance is city-centroid to airport, a first cut, not the exam location.
| Designee | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deirdre Marie Gurry | Enid | OK | 44 nm |
| Gerald Warren Griggs | Goddard | KS | 75 nm |
| Matthew Paul Freund | Goddard | KS | 75 nm |
| Michael Eugene Tevis | Andale | KS | 79 nm |
| Christopher Dale Bleakney | Wichita | KS | 84 nm |
| Donald James Obreiter | Wichita | KS | 84 nm |
| Gregory James Pavlish | Wichita | KS | 84 nm |
| Kirby Victor Ortega | Wichita | KS | 84 nm |
| Matthew Aaron Teller | Wichita | KS | 84 nm |
| Webster David Mckinley | Wichita | KS | 84 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.
CFIs nearby
City-centroid distance; ratings as on the FAA certificate.
| Instructor | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Cowdright Hughes | Waynoka | OK | 15 nm |
| Brandon Thomas Farney | Kiowa | KS | 17 nm |
| Jeffrey John Eischen | Fairview | OK | 32 nm |
| Joshua Karl Smith | Hillsdale | OK | 35 nm |
| Gary Dean Breyfogle | Carrier | OK | 36 nm |
| Kyle Ross Bergdall | Lahoma | OK | 36 nm |
| Patrick Shane Cooper | Longdale | OK | 39 nm |
| Edward Patrick Conroy | Drummond | OK | 42 nm |
| William Emil Blunk | Enid | OK | 44 nm |
| Douglas Kip Brown | Enid | OK | 44 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
A&P mechanics nearby
City-centroid distance. A = airframe, P = powerplant, IA = inspection authorization.
| Mechanic | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Vernon Prigmore | Alva | OK | 1 nm |
| Ernest James Detgen | Alva | OK | 1 nm |
| Paul Wayne Kinzie | Alva | OK | 1 nm |
| Dale Leon Logsdon | Alva | OK | 1 nm |
| Phillip Marion Prigmore | Alva | OK | 1 nm |
| Jonathan Andrew Dolan | Alva | OK | 1 nm |
| James David Wright | Waynoka | OK | 15 nm |
| Kevan Lee Anthony | Aline | OK | 19 nm |
| Joshua Wayne Hutfles | Sharon | KS | 31 nm |
| Larry Eugene Harms | Ringwood | OK | 31 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
Repair stations nearby
By airport location.
| Shop | Distance |
|---|---|
| Wrenn Aviation Enid, OK | 49 nm |
| Avionics Services, Inc. Norman, OK | 109 nm |
| Red Man Aviation Tulsa, OK | 137 nm |
| ForwardVue Aviation Claremore, OK | 157 nm |
| Redline Aviation Amarillo, TX | 181 nm |
| Eno Aviation Garnett, KS | 188 nm |
| Mike's Aircraft Repair Pittsburg, KS | 193 nm |
| Butler Avionics, Inc New Century, KS | 218 nm |
| West Maintenance New Century, KS | 218 nm |
| Wings Avionics, Inc. Fayetteville, AR | 222 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.
References
- FAA Chart Supplement (CSUP) A/FD entry — official FAA ↗
- SkyVector — sectional + IFR charts Charts, runways, fuel, NOTAMs ↗
- AirNav — frequencies, FBOs, fuel Pilot-facing summary ↗
- NTSB CAROL — accident search Filter by airport name ↗
- FAA Notice to Air Missions NOTAMs (live) ↗
- aviationweather.gov — METAR / TAF Live observation ↗