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KVAD

Moody Air Force Base · Valdosta

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
233 ft / 71 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 128.45 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Moody Air Force Base (KVAD), located in Valdosta, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 233 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Moody Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
KVAD / VAD
Municipality
Valdosta
Country
Region
US-GA — Georgia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
233 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18L / 36R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,300 ft / 2,835 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 180.5° / 0.5°
RWY 18L (180.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36R (0.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 18R / 36L
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,000 ft / 2,438 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 180.3° / 0.3°
RWY 18R (180.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36L (0.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP VALDOSTA APP
119.53 MHz
ATIS ATIS
27.35 MHz
DEP VALDOSTA DEP
126.60 MHz
GND GND
120.63 MHz
INFO SOF
143.82 MHz
MISC AFSOC COMD POST
22.82 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
26.34 MHz
PTD PTD
139.30 MHz
TWR TWR
128.45 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KVLDILS
Valdosta Regional Airport
22 km / 12 nm
KABYILS
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
114 km / 62 nm
KTLHILS
Tallahassee Regional Airport
128 km / 69 nm
KVQQILS
Cecil Airport
151 km / 82 nm
KJAXILS
Jacksonville International Airport
153 km / 83 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026