Overview
The Vernon Regional Airport is a City owned and managed facility located on approximately 95 acres at an elevation of 1140' above sea level approximately five miles southwest of downtown Vernon.
Vernon Regional Airport is a commercial airport that houses industrial based businesses focusing on aircraft manufacturing and maintenance as well as a base for corporate, commercial, and general aviation.
There are 19 businesses on the field that employ 120 people. Cumulatively the Airport contributes 30 Million dollars annually to the local economy and has become a major economic generator for the region.
The City of Vernon has completed Phase I of a multi-phase upgrade to the airport since assuming control in 1998 with the goal of continuing to attract new business to the Vernon area. The airport currently has over five acres in their airside land available for long-term lease at competitive rates.
The Vernon Regional Airport has completed a 200 ft Phase I runway extension and constructed a temporary terminal building in 2006.
Pilot Information:
Reference
- N50 14 53 W119 19 50 1.8sw 20° UTC-8(7) Elevation 1140' ASL
Communication
- Mandatory Frequency Unicom 122.8 5NM 4100 ASL Except area within class "D" airspace
Services
- 100 Low Lead self serve, Jet A-1 fuel truck, All oils, Minor/Major servicing, Extended long term parking, Tie-Down Facilities
- Jet A fueler 250-309-2985 (CYVK)
Runway Data
- Runway 05/23 3518x75 asphalt Threshold 23 displaced 460' , Threshold 05 displaced 363’
- Runway condition report APM (250) 545-3035
- Night operations PAPI/ARCAL-122.8 Type K
Navigation
- Non-Directional-Beacon 6K 302 (M) N50 21 00 W119 15 36 182° 6.6 NM to Airport
Airport Procedures
- DAY: Left hand circuit 05/23 height 2400 ASL
- NIGHT Right hand circuit 05 height 3000 ASL
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