Airports / Illinois / DNV
Vermilion Regional Airport.
Danville, Illinois · 697 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
50 ratings
0
Operators based
697
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#20 / 42
Illinois airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 50 Google ratings , ranked against 42 rated IL fields.
33 nm
To the nearest alternate
University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Vermilion Regional Airport (KDNV / DNV) sits in Danville, Illinois, where it functions as a general aviation field. Field elevation is 697 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list DNV as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI, 33 nm), Purdue University Airport (LAF, 33 nm), and Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field (HUF, 47 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 6,006-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from DNV are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Vermilion County Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from DNV to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KDNV. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Midwest Aero Restorations
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- Daily 08:00-17:00, after-hours on request (fee)
- Unicom 122.7
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Restrooms
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Flight planning
- +3 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KDNV
IATA
DNV
FAA / Local
DNV
Elevation
697 ft
Coordinates
40.1991° N · 87.5966° 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 IL fields
state range 321–871 ft
At 697 ft, DNV sits higher than 69% of the 51 Illinois fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,006 ft
- 03/216,006 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 16/343,999 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,006 ft
DNV's 6,006 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.
- 33nmCMIUniversity of Illinois Willard AirportSavoy
- 33nmLAFPurdue University AirportWest Lafayette
- 47nmHUFTerre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman FieldTerre Haute
- 54nmIKKGreater Kankakee AirportKankakee
- 62nmDECDecatur AirportDecatur
- 63nmBMICentral Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-NormalBloomington/Normal
Location
Open the full mapKDNV · Vermilion Regional Airport · Danville, IL
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DNV on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 248 nm | 59m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 475 nm | 1h 30m |
| New York (TEB) | 618 nm | 1h 50m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 627 nm | 1h 51m |
| Houston (HOU) | 737 nm | 2h 7m |
| Boston (BED) | 746 nm | 2h 8m |
| Austin (AUS) | 776 nm | 2h 12m |
| Denver (DEN) | 784 nm | 2h 13m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DNV?
- Vermilion Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 6,006 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 DNV?
- Vermilion Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,006 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Vermilion Regional Airport?
- One FBO serves DNV: Midwest Aero Restorations. 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 DNV?
- The closest alternate is University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI), about 33 nm away, followed by Purdue University Airport (LAF) at 33 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DNV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 59m (248 nm), Washington DC about 1h 30m (475 nm), New York about 1h 50m (618 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.