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Avon Park Executive Airport.
Avon Park, Florida · 160 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Google rating
25 ratings
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Operators based
160
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
35 nm
To the nearest alternate
Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Avon Park Executive Airport (KAVO / AVO) sits in Avon Park, Florida, where it functions as a general aviation field. The airport sits 160 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into AVO for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL, 35 nm), Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM, 42 nm), and Punta Gorda Airport (PGD, 47 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,374-foot paved runway, AVO can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from AVO depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Avon Park.
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Field capability
ICAO
KAVO
IATA
AVO
FAA / Local
AVO
Elevation
160 ft
Coordinates
27.5912° N · 81.5278° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs FL fields
state range 3–213 ft
At 160 ft, AVO sits higher than 93% of the 90 Florida fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,374 ft
- 05/235,374 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10/283,844 ft × 75 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,374 ft
AVO's 5,374 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 35nmLALLakeland Linder International AirportLakeland
- 42nmISMKissimmee Gateway AirportOrlando
- 47nmPGDPunta Gorda AirportPunta Gorda
- 52nmMCOOrlando International AirportOrlando
- 55nmMCFMacDill Air Force BaseTampa
- 56nmSRQSarasota Bradenton International AirportSarasota/Bradenton
Location
Open the full mapKAVO · Avon Park Executive Airport · Avon Park, FL
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AVO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 127 nm | 42m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 575 nm | 1h 44m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 711 nm | 2h 3m |
| Houston (HOU) | 735 nm | 2h 7m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 854 nm | 2h 23m |
| Austin (AUS) | 862 nm | 2h 24m |
| New York (TEB) | 877 nm | 2h 26m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 919 nm | 2h 32m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AVO?
- Avon Park Executive Airport's longest paved runway is 5,374 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at AVO?
- Avon Park Executive Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,374 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to AVO?
- The closest alternate is Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL), about 35 nm away, followed by Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) at 42 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AVO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 44m (575 nm), Washington DC about 2h 3m (711 nm), Houston about 2h 7m (735 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.