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(KVAD) Moody Air Force Base

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Valdosta, GA

Overview

Military (USAF)
Attendance:

Attended

Year-round,Fri/1300-0000Z
FAA
Year-round,Mon-Thu/1300-0600Z
FAA
Runways:
18L/36R, 18R/36L

Longest paved runway: 9,300 ft (2,835 m)

Elevation:
233 ft (Estimated)
Tower:
Apch/Dep Svc Prvdd By Jacksonville Artcc On Freqs 127.575/269.025 (Alma Rcag) When Valdosta Apch Ctl Clsd.
FAA
Arsr Lctd And Maintd For Enroute/Apch/Dep From 1230-0600Z++ Mon-Fri And 1230-0300Z++ Sat/Sun/Fed Hols By Moody Afb; Other Hrs Ctc Jax Artcc 132.3 290.4.
FAA
Primary Approach Control Hrs: MON-THU 1300-0600Z++, FRI 1300-0300Z++, SAT, SUN AND HOL 1400-2200Z++.
FAA
Primary Depart. Control Hrs: MON-THU 1300-0600Z++, FRI 1300-0300Z++, SAT, SUN AND HOL 1400-2200Z++.
FAA
Tower Hrs: 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU, 1300-0000Z++ FRI, CLSD SAT, SUN AND HOL, AND ACC FAMILY DAYS.
FAA
Airspace:
CLASS D SVC 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU, 1300-0000Z++ FRI, CLSD SAT, SUN, HOL, AND ACC FAMILY DAYS; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
FAA
Fees:
None
Timezone:
EDT (UTC-04:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
6:46 am - 8:34 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
9:01 pm
(Today)
 - 
6:20 am
(Tomorrow)
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Runway 18L/36R

Dimensions:
9,300 × 150 ft
(2,835 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
concrete, grooved, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
Designator:18L36R
Elevation: 233.2 ft 206.4 ft
Heading: 183° magnetic
180° true 		003° magnetic
000° true
Gradient: 0.29% down 0.29% up
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: precision, in Good condition precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Approach: 2400ft/High-Intensity/Sequenced Flashers, Cat-I Config.
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Approach: 2400ft/High-Intensity/Sequenced Flashers, Cat-I Config.
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC: ILS LOC/GS
Obstructions:n/an/a
Comments:
Hook E5 (95 Ft Ovrn).
FAA
Hook Bak-12B(B) 1500 Ft).
FAA

Runway 18R/36L

Dimensions:
8,002 × 150 ft
(2,439 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
pem, grooved, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Rwy 18R/36L E-5 Apch/Dep End Disconnected from Energy Absorbers (Chains). CTC Twr 30 Mins Prio Fo Rwy 18R/36L E-5 Configuration.
FAA
Designator:18R36L
Elevation: 230.9 ft 220.8 ft
Heading: 183° magnetic
180° true 		003° magnetic
000° true
Gradient: 0.13% down 0.13% up
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: non-precision, in Good condition non-precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Approach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity/Runway Alignment Indicators
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Approach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC:n/an/a
Obstructions:n/an/a
Comments:
Hook E5 (90 Ft Ovrn)
FAA
Hook E5 (88 Ft Ovrn)
FAA

TFRs

Location: VAD
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TFR count: 0
No TFRs were found for KVAD. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAMs

Location: VAD
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NOTAM count: 40 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
Number:Start Date:
(UTC)		End Date:
(UTC)		Condition:
M1077/25 07/24/2025 1227 07/27/2025 1227
M1077/25 NOTAMC M1074/25 A) KVAD
05/30/2025 1338 08/22/2025 2359
18R PRECISION APPROACH PATH INDICATOR (PAPIS) U/S
M1054/25 07/22/2025 1509 07/25/2025 1509
M1054/25 NOTAMC M1048/25 A) KVAD
M1062/25 07/22/2025 2232 07/25/2025 2232
M1062/25 NOTAMC M1059/25 A) KVAD
M1076/25 07/24/2025 1227 07/27/2025 1227
M1076/25 NOTAMC M1075/25 A) KVAD
05/30/2025 1341 08/22/2025 2359
OBST LIGHTS ON PARACHUTE DRYING TOWER U/S LOCATED APPROX (30.978651, -83.199327)
05/29/2025 1826 08/25/2025 2000
VAD CLEARANCE DELIVERY LANDLINE 229-257-2208, AND 229-257-2602 U/S. USE 229-257-2207 UFN.
07/25/2025 1100 07/25/2025 1630
HELICOPTER CONDUCTING AERIAL SPRAYING OVER BEMISS FIELD ON GRAND BAY RANGE, SURFACE TO 250 AGL
SEE ALL 40 NOTAMS

Additional Remarks

A-Gear: Rwy 18L-36R Nml Bak-12B Configuration: Approach End Down, Dep End Raised. E-5 Approach End Disconnected from Energy Absorbers (Chains). E-5 Dep End Disconnected from Energy Absorbers (Chain). E-5 Dep End Raised. CTC Twr for Other Configurations, Bak-12A Approach End Avbl 30 Min Pn.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
A-Gear: Rwy 18R-36L E-5 Apch/Dep End Disconnected Fr Energy Absorbers (Chains). CTC Twr 30 Mins Prior for Rwy 18R-36L E-5 Configuration. Jasu-(A/M32A-86)(Ma-1A)(Mc-1)(M32A-60(M32A-60A).
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Arff Capabilities: Green/Cat 4-7, Yellow/Cat 8, Black/Cat 9-10.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Bird Haz: Birds Prominent Year Round. Bird Watch Cond (Bwc) Chg Frequently. Airfield Operations or Supervisor of Flying (Sof) Sets Bwc. Aircrews Can Monitor Atis, CTC Sof or Airfield Operations for Current Bwc. No Comments on Atis When Bwc is Low. Expect Delays and Full Stop Ldgs When Bws Severe.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Bird Haz; Heavy Concentrations of Cattle Egrets Likely Jul-Aug. Phase II Bird Period for Migratory Period Fm 1 Oct to 28 Feb. Peak Bird Act Occurs Within One Hour of Sr & Ss. Hvy Concentration of Cattle Egret Birds In vicinity of Airfield Jun-Aug, Bird Watch Cond Chg Freq.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Tran Dep with Rapid Climb Use Extreme Caution, Maintain At or Blw 1300 Ft MSL Until Dep End. Overhead Tfc Pat 1800 Ft in Cont Use. Simultaneous Opr in Use to Rwy 18 or 36 When R3008 in Use.130 Ft AGL Unlgtd Ant 3.5 Nm Due S of Rwy 36R.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Unctl Acft Operations by Lcl Assigned Acft Possible Dur Hr of Twr Closure, Check Notams for Act.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Comm: for Cd Call C229-257-2207. When App Clsd CTC Jacksonville Center C904-845-1592.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Communications: Mto Dur Airfield Opr Hr.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Communications: Ptd Uhf Freq 227.2 Ots.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Cstms/Ag/Img: Cstms Performed for Mil Pers and Assets Only.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Fluid: Sp Lpox Lox.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Helipad Rstd to 347 Rqw Hh-60 Acft Only.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
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 Rwy 18 Ils Procs.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Jasu: (A/M32A-86)(Ma-1A)(Mc-1)(M32A-60)(M32A-60A).
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ldg Zone Mrk Applied to Rwy 18L-36R and 18R-36L. Ldg Zone Ltd to 23 Wg C130 Acft Only
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Lgt: All Rwy Thr Lgt, Mid 70 Ft Removed. Airfield Lgt Intmt 1 Hr After Off Ss Til Airfield Clsd Due Nvd Trng on Field. Rwy 18L-36R PAPI and Ils Gs not Coincidental.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Mandatory Sign for 18R/36L on Twy E, F, G West, and A East Lctd Right Hand Side. Rwy Hold Signs not Collocated with the VFR Hold Posn Mrk At the Flw Rwy/Twy Int: Rwy 18R/36L and Twy B West. Rwy 18R/36L and Twy A West , Rwy 18L/36R and Twy B East, Rwy 18R/36L and Twy B East, Rwy 18L/36R and Twy A East, and Rwy 18R/36; and Twy A East.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Airfield Wx is Mnt by An/Fmq-19 Asos and Augmented by Human Observer Only When Procedures Dictate During Indicated Hrs of Opr. Wx Obsn not Rstrd During Automated Obs; Vis Rstrd Due to Bldgs 'sw' Thru 'Nw' on Airfield Next to Bldg 622 During Asos Backup; No Vis Marker Byd 9 Miles.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Comsec Stor Will be Provided At 23 Wg Comd Post Dsn 460-9308/9859, C229-257-9308/9859.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Rwy 18L-36R Have Nstd Rwy Mrk, with Assault Strip Shown.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Rwy 18R/36L - First 1000 Ft Conrete, Middle 6000 Ft Has 75 Ft Concrete Wide Center with Outer Sides Being A 37.5 Ft Wide Asphalt Surface.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Wx Briefing for Tran Aircrews Byd Nml Opr Hr Avbl Via 9 Ows At Shaw Air Force Base Dsn 965-0939 Comm 803-895-0939.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Wx Opr 0300-0200Z Mon-Sat; Clsd Sun and Hol, Dsn 460-3457, C229-257-3457. Wx Briefing for Tran Aircrews Byd Nml Opr Hr Avbl Via 26 Ows At Barksdale, Dsn 331-2651, C318-529-2651.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement: Quiet Hr 0330-1130Z++.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Oil: O-133-148 Soap.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Radar: No-Notam Mp: 1000-1200Z Mon-Fri, 1100-1700Z Sat.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Assault Zone Rstd for 347 Rqw C-130 Acft Only. C5, C17 Acft Rstrd to Lo Approach or Full Stop Ldg Only. Ltd Tran Prk.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Prior Permission Required Issued Up to 5 Days Prior to Arr, Min 24 Hr Pn. Prior Permission Required Good for +/-1 Hr of Prior Permission Required Time. Coord of Prior Permission Required Outside of Block Time by Fone is Rqr or Prior Permission Required NR Will be Considered Cnl.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Tran Acft Ltd to 1 Lcl Flt. for Prior Permission Required CTC Am Operations Dsn 460-3305/3306, C229-257-3305/3306, CTC Am Operations Standby C229-560-4191 Dur Non-Operating Hr. Tran Vip Acft CTC Ptd 30 Min Prior Eta.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Tran Acft, Exc Flt Ck, Lifeguard or Emerg Arr, Due to Hi Volume of Lcl Air Tfc are not Authority to Conduct Practice Approach Dur Dalgt Hr, Mon-Fri. Tran Ifr Acft Arr/Dep Can Exp Delays When R3008 Act, CTC 23 Wg Sked At Dsn 460-7831/7839, C229-257-7831/7839 for Deconfliction. Prior Permission Required All Tran Acft.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Fwd Deck Ldg Posn (Fdlp) Rstd to 23Wg Acft Only, Unless Prior Permission Required Coord Thru 23 Oss/Osaa.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstrd: Txwy 'K' Rstrd to Use by C-130/Hh-60 Airframes Only.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstrd: VFR Helipad Ltd to 347 Rqg Hh60 Acft Only. 180 Degree Turns Proh F/W Acft Larger Ftr on Twy 'L'.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstrd: Kc-10S not Authorized to Conduct 180 Degree Turns on Any Rwy Sfc.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tfc Pat: USAF, Ang and Afrc Ftr Acft Exp Reduced Rwy Separation, Similar Type Acft and Day - 3000 Ft, Dissimilar Type Acft/Ngt - 6000 Ft. Tran Acft Must Notify Twr on Initial CTC If Reduced Rwy Separation is not Desired.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tran Alert Will not Support Lcl Round Robin or Out and Back for Tran Acft.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tran Alert: Tran Maint Svc Opr 1200-2400Z++ Mon-Thu;1200-2300Z++ Fri; Clsd Sat-Sun, Hol and Acc Family Days. Exp 3 Hr Svc/Refuel Delays, Ltd Maint. No Fleet.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tran Alert: Tran Amc Acft Rpt Delays to Deployment Ctl Cntr (Dcc) At C229-257-5225 or Sby Fone C229-561-4907.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Unlgtd 150 Ft AGL Prcht Drying Twr Lctd At 30.978664, -83.199468.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Unlgtd 90 Ft AGL Grove of Trees Lctd on the Southwest Corner of the Airfield Environment, Lctd from 780 Ft to 1370 Ft from the Cntr of Rwy 36L Underrun.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Unlgtd/No Obstn Lgts 140 Ft. Scty Lgt Pole Lctd At 30.970973 / 83.199823.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Unlgtd/No Obstn Lgts on 140 Ft Scty Lgt Pole Lctd At 30.969821 / 83.201428.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration

Noise Abatement

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Instrument Procedures

Data Cycle:
 Effective: 7/10/25 - 8/7/25
AIRPORT DIAGRAM
CHART SUPPLEMENT (A/FD)
HI-ILS OR LOC Z RWY 18L
HI-ILS OR LOC Z RWY 36R
HI-TACAN Z RWY 18L
HI-TACAN Z RWY 18R
HI-TACAN Z RWY 36L
HI-TACAN Z RWY 36R
ILS OR LOC Y RWY 18L
ILS OR LOC Y RWY 36R
RNAV (GPS) RWY 18L
RNAV (GPS) RWY 18R
RNAV (GPS) RWY 36L
RNAV (GPS) RWY 36R
TACAN Y RWY 18L
TACAN Y RWY 18R
TACAN Y RWY 36L
TACAN Y RWY 36R
DIVERSE VECTOR AREA
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Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 30.96870, -83.19297
  • 30° 58′ 7.3″ N, 83° 11′ 34.7″ W
  • 30° 58.122′ N, 83° 11.578′ W
ARTCC:
Jacksonville (ZJX)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: Jacksonville Sectional
FSS:
Macon (MCN)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Yes
Mag Var:
03W (1990)
NOTAM Facility:
VAD
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Dusk-Dawn. Airfield Lgting Intermittent 1 Hr After Official Ss Until Airfield Closure Due to Nvg Training on Afld.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
Ovhd Tfc Pat 2200 Ft MSL.
FAA
Special Operations:

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
Approach 125.475 ABV 8000 FTValdosta
Approach 132.375 BLW 8000 FTValdosta
Clearance Delivery 120.625 Moody
CTAF 128.45 Moody
Departure 126.6 BLW 8000 FTValdosta
Emergency 121.5 Moody
Ground Control 138.95 Moody
SOF 143.825 Moody
Tower 128.45 Moody

Navaids

VAD - Moody
Frequency: 113.3
30° 57′ 36.3″ N, 83° 11′ 36.4″ W
VAD to airport:
 006° | 0.5 nm
OTK - Valdosta
Frequency: 114.8
30° 46′ 49.6″ N, 83° 16′ 47.0″ W
OTK to airport:
 024° | 12.1 nm
MGR - Moultrie
Frequency: 108.8
31° 4′ 56.2″ N, 83° 48′ 15.2″ W
MGR to airport:
 102° | 32.2 nm
GTP - Paton
Frequency: 245
30° 57′ 27.2″ N, 83° 49′ 36.0″ W
GTP to airport:
 094° | 32.7 nm
AYS - Waycross
Frequency: 112.4
31° 16′ 9.9″ N, 82° 33′ 23.2″ W
AYS to airport:
 241° | 37.4 nm
SUR - Fitzgerald
Frequency: 362
31° 36′ 47.6″ N, 83° 17′ 25.8″ W
SUR to airport:
 178° | 38.9 nm
GEF - Greenville
Frequency: 113.65
30° 33′ 4.8″ N, 83° 46′ 59.3″ W
GEF to airport:
 049° | 39.4 nm
TAY - Taylor
Frequency: 112.9
30° 30′ 16.7″ N, 82° 33′ 10.5″ W
TAY to airport:
 313° | 43.2 nm
AY - Wiket
Frequency: 219
31° 19′ 32.9″ N, 82° 23′ 52.0″ W
AY to airport:
 248° | 46.2 nm
AMG - Alma
Frequency: 115.1
31° 32′ 11.6″ N, 82° 30′ 29.1″ W
AMG to airport:
 226° | 49.0 nm

Services

Fuel:
100 Octane
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
Low
AM
Customs:
None
Transportation:
None Reported
AM
Activities:
None Reported
Camping On Field:
None Reported

Aircraft & Activity

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METARs

TAFs

Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

Chief of Airfield Management
Moody Afb
Valdosta, GA 31601

Owner

USAF
Moody Afb
Valdosta, GA 31601
Remarks:
Autovon 460-1110
FAA

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