Porter County Regional Airport (VPZ) in Valparaiso, Indiana
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- Porter County Regional Airport (VPZ)
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Porter County Regional Airport (VPZ)
- General
- Type: Airport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 11/01/1950, Runways: 2, Land Area Covered By Airport: 718 acres, Ownership: Publicly owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 05701.*A, Location ID: VPZ, Region: Great Lakes, District Office: CHI, Unicom Frequency: 122.725 MHz, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF): 122.725 MHz, Traffic Pattern Altitude: 1000, Aeronautical sectional chart: Chicago, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: HUF, Tie-In FSS Name: Terre Haute, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 770 ft, Elevation determination method: Surveyed, Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (2012-06-28), Air traffic control tower: No, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCG, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZAU, Boundary ARTCC Name: Chicago, Airspace Determination: No Objection, Certification Type & Date: IV A U 10/1986, Federal Agreements: NGY, NOTAM Service: Yes, NOTAM Facility ID: VPZ, Last Inspection Date: 10/23/2014, Inspection Group: FAA airports field personnel, Inspection Method: Federal
- Location
- State: Indiana, County: Porter, City: Valparaiso, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 27' 14.300'', Lng: -87° 00' 25.500'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.453972, Lng: -87.007083, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (2012-06-28), Distance from central business district: 1 mi (SE) Find on map
- Owner
- Porter County Muni Arpt Auth, 4207 Murvihill Rd, Valparaiso, In 46383, 219-462-6508
- Manager
- Kyle J. Kuebler, 4207 Murvihill Rd, Valparaiso, In 46383, 219-462-6508
- Operations
- Period: 12/31/2012 - 12/31/2013, Air Taxi Operations: 1,398, Itinerant Operations: 29,353, Local Operations: 38,438, Military Operations: 699
- Aircraft
- Single Engine Aircraft: 129, Multi Engine Aircraft: 7, Jet Engine Aircraft: 6, Helicopters: 3, Ultralight Aircraft: 1
- Additional
- Fuel Types: 100LLA, Magnetic Variation: 2W (Year 1985), Beacon Color: Clear-green (lighted land airport), Lighting Schedule: See Rmk, Beacon Schedule: Ss-Sr, Airframe repair service availability/type: Major, Power Plant repair service availability/type: Major, Customs Airport Of Entry: No, Customs Landing Rights: No, Military/civil joint use agreement: No, Military Landing Rights: Yes, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: No, Transient storage: HGR,TIE, Wind direction indicator: Y-L, Segmented circle airport marker system: Yes, Other services: CHTR, INSTR, RNTL
- Remarks
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Runway 1
- Base End
- Base End ID: 09, True Alignment: 90, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 27' 08.689'', Lng: -87° 01' 11.615'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.452414, Lng: -87.019893, Physical Elevation: 770 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 45.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Displaced GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 27' 08.679'', Lng: -87° 01' 05.054'', Displaced GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.452411, Lng: -87.018071, Elevation At Displaced Threshold: 769 ft, Length At Displaced Threshold: 500 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 768.6 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: V4L, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: TREES, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 16, Object Height: 60 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1212.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 402R ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Take-Off Run Available: 7,000 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 7,000 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 7,000 ft, Landing Distance Available: 6,500 ft, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/28/2012), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/28/2012), Displaced Threshold Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/28/2012), Displaced Threshold Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/28/2012), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/28/2012)
- Reciprocal End
- Reciprocal End ID: 27, True Alignment: 270, Instrument Landing System (ILS) Type: Instrument landing system, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 27' 08.544'', Lng: -86° 59' 39.677'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.452374, Lng: -86.994355, Physical Elevation: 769 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 51.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 769.8 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: V4L, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Approach Light System: MALSR, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): No, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: PIR, Object Clear Slope: 50, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Take-Off Run Available: 6,500 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 6,500 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 6,500 ft, Landing Distance Available: 6,500 ft, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/28/2012), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/28/2012), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/28/2012)
Runway 2
- Base End
- Base End ID: 18, True Alignment: 180, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 27' 43.936'', Lng: -87° 00' 25.294'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.462205, Lng: -87.007026, Physical Elevation: 770 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 24.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 770.3 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P2L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Controlling Object Description: TREES, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 33, Object Height: 80 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 2850.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 0B ft, Take-Off Run Available: 4,001 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 4,001 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 4,001 ft, Landing Distance Available: 4,001 ft, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/28/2012), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/28/2012), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/28/2012)
- Reciprocal End
- Reciprocal End ID: 36, True Alignment: 360, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 27' 04.413'', Lng: -87° 00' 24.942'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.451226, Lng: -87.006928, Physical Elevation: 760 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 35.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 764.7 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P2L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Controlling Object Description: TREES, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 23, Object Height: 32 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 966.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 180L ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.3 (Up), Take-Off Run Available: 4,001 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 4,001 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 4,001 ft, Landing Distance Available: 4,001 ft, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/28/2012), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/28/2012), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/28/2012)
National Wildlife Strike Incidents
2013-11-03
Time: Day (14:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-162 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5215K, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-EComments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = EAGLE AIRCRAFT / EAGLE EQUITY INC
Remarks: SHORT FINAL OVER THE TREES. BIRDS APPEARED SUDDENLY. REPTD AS SMALL BLACK BIRDS.
2013-09-12
Time: Day (09:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: CITATIONJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N56KP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Out Of Service: 300000 h, Repair Costs: $30000, Other Costs: $308013, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-EComments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = MICHAEL WILLIAMS
Remarks: EXTENSIVE INTERNAL DMG TO ENGINE.
2008-08-15
Time: Day (17:13), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck nose, Report Type: BASHComments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
2006-06-05
Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N21552, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 600 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American crow, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 5000 h, Repair Costs: $2500, Other Costs: $6174, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-EComments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPER = EAGLE AIRCRAFT (JAKAL LLC) (x/x/xx UPDATED ID)
Remarks: (BIRD REPTD AS CROW, ASSUME AMERICAN CROW FROM LOCATION)
2001-04-11
Time: Day (15:20), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-31 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N91DP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 114 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Out Of Service: 45000 h, Other Costs: $63392, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7Comments: OPER = FIRST SECURITY BANK (PRATT INDUSTRIES)SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x REPTS
Remarks: LGR FLOCK OF BIRD IN VICINITY PRIOR TO T/O. FALCON JET LANDED SCATTERING BIRD FROM RWY BEFORE T/O. PILOT TRIED TO DEPART PRIOR TO BIRDS RETURNING. ESTIMATED COST OF REPAIRS $40-50,000. PILOT TRIED TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTION.
FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 2 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Valparaiso)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 115 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 115 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
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