Airports / Florida / KVDF
Tampa Executive Airport.
Tampa, Florida · 20 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
KVDF
ICAO identifier
0
Operators based
20
Elevation ft
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
10 nm
To the nearest alternate
Tampa International Airport (TPA), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Tampa Executive Airport (KVDF) sits in Tampa, Florida, where it functions as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 20 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
KVDF has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Tampa International Airport (TPA, 10 nm), MacDill Air Force Base (MCF, 14 nm), and Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL, 17 nm). KVDF offers 2 runways, the longest 5,000-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of KVDF vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from KVDF, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KVDF. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Skyport Aviation Tampa
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- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 07:00-22:00, Sat-Sun 07:00-19:00; after-hours service available upon request
- Unicom 122.7
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Wheelchair access
- Restrooms
- +13 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KVDF
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
KVDF
Elevation
20 ft
Coordinates
28.0140° N · 82.3453° 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 20 ft, KVDF sits lower than 54% of the 90 Florida fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,000 ft
- 183,219 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 055,000 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,000 ft
KVDF's 5,000 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.
- 10nmTPATampa International AirportTampa
- 14nmMCFMacDill Air Force BaseTampa
- 17nmLALLakeland Linder International AirportLakeland
- 19nmPIESt. Petersburg Clearwater International AirportPinellas Park
- 39nmSRQSarasota Bradenton International AirportSarasota/Bradenton
- 51nmISMKissimmee Gateway AirportOrlando
Location
Open the full mapKVDF · Tampa Executive Airport · Tampa, FL
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KVDF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 144 nm | 44m |
| Miami (MIA) | 173 nm | 48m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 534 nm | 1h 39m |
| Houston (HOU) | 687 nm | 2h 0m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 700 nm | 2h 2m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 804 nm | 2h 16m |
| Austin (AUS) | 813 nm | 2h 17m |
| New York (TEB) | 872 nm | 2h 26m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KVDF?
- Tampa Executive Airport's longest paved runway is 5,000 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 KVDF?
- Tampa Executive Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Tampa Executive Airport?
- One FBO serves KVDF: Skyport Aviation Tampa. 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 KVDF?
- The closest alternate is Tampa International Airport (TPA), about 10 nm away, followed by MacDill Air Force Base (MCF) at 14 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KVDF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 39m (534 nm), Houston about 2h 0m (687 nm), Washington DC about 2h 2m (700 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.