Porter County Municipal Airport — Valparaiso, United States
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Distance & flight time from VPZ
Porter County Municipal Airport
Porter County Municipal Airport is a general aviation facility located in Valparaiso, Indiana, serving northwestern Indiana's business and recreational flying community. VPZ offers no scheduled commercial airline service, instead supporting corporate aircraft, flight training, and private pilots operating within the greater Chicago metropolitan region's airspace. The airport features multiple runways and hangar facilities catering to a mix of piston and turbine aircraft. Porter County Municipal Airport also plays a role in regional emergency response and medical transport operations, given its proximity to Chicago and northern Indiana communities that benefit from quick access to general aviation infrastructure.
Runways at Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7001 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 18/36 | 4001 ft (1220 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | SOUTH BEND APP/DEP | 132.05 MHz |
| ASOS | ASOS | 125.875 MHz |
| CLD | SOUTH BEND CLNC DEL | 135.2 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 122.725 MHz |
| RDO | TERRE HAUTE RDO | 123.65 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.725 MHz |
Airports near Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ)
- Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC) — 31.7 km (19.7 mi)
- Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) — 38.4 km (23.9 mi)
- South Bend International Airport (SBN) — 64.0 km (39.8 mi)
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) — 72.1 km (44.8 mi)
- Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK) — 82.0 km (51.0 mi)
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) — 94.6 km (58.8 mi)
- Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) — 104.3 km (64.8 mi)
- Grissom Air Reserve Base (GUS) — 114.8 km (71.3 mi)
Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ) in Valparaiso, Indiana, serves general aviation, corporate flights, and flight training for the greater Chicago region without scheduled airline service.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Porter County Municipal Airport?
The IATA code for Porter County Municipal Airport is VPZ.
What is the ICAO code for Porter County Municipal Airport?
The ICAO code for Porter County Municipal Airport is KVPZ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.