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Airports / Vermont / BTV
Medium airport · BTV
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport.
Burlington, Vermont · 335 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
1,555 ratings
0
Operators based
335
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Burlington, VermontELEV 335 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
1,555
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
335
Field elevation
feet above sea level
17
Nearest alternate
nm to PBG
Field standing
17 nm
To the nearest alternate
Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (KBTV / BTV) sits in Burlington, Vermont, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 335 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list BTV as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG, 17 nm), Edward F Knapp State Airport (MPV, 30 nm), and Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK, 45 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 8,319-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Burlington, VT destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from BTV to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KBTV. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Heritage Flight Burlington FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, freeHeritage Aviation is an employee-owned aviation services company that provides Fixed Base Operations from Burlington International Airport (KBTV). Our #1 rated FBO is famous for providing outstanding customer service, ground handling and many additional line services.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 05:00-22:00, after-hours service with fee; 24/7 on-call AOG support
- Unicom 129.92
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +21 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“It was very quick, from drop off, to checking my bag, to getting thru security and to my gate.”
Maura5★ on Google
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The airport staff was professional and helpful.There was a spacious area to relax for solo travelers, business travelers and families with a piano and a fun giant chess and checkers board.”
Maura5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KBTV
IATA
BTV
FAA / Local
BTV
Elevation
335 ft
Coordinates
44.4719° N · 73.1533° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs VT fields
state range 335–1,188 ft
At 335 ft, BTV sits lower than 86% of the 7 Vermont fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,319 ft
- 15/338,319 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 01/194,112 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,319 ft
BTV's 8,319 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 17nmPBGPlattsburgh International AirportPlattsburgh
- 30nmMPVEdward F Knapp State AirportBarre/Montpelier
- 45nmSLKAdirondack Regional AirportSaranac Lake
- 50nmYJNSt Jean AirportSt Jean
- 52nmZBMBromont (Roland Désourdy) AirportBromont
- 57nmRUTRutland - Southern Vermont Regional AirportRutland
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKBTV · Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport · Burlington, VT
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BTV on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 145 nm | 44m |
| New York (TEB) | 221 nm | 55m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 384 nm | 1h 18m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 662 nm | 1h 56m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 795 nm | 2h 15m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,119 nm | 3h 0m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,174 nm | 3h 8m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,305 nm | 3h 26m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BTV?
- Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,319 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 BTV?
- Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,319 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport?
- One FBO serves BTV: Heritage Flight Burlington FBO. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to BTV?
- The closest alternate is Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG), about 17 nm away, followed by Edward F Knapp State Airport (MPV) at 30 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BTV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: New York about 55m (221 nm), Washington DC about 1h 18m (384 nm), Chicago about 1h 56m (662 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.