Vance Air Force Base (END)

Enid, US 🇺🇸 Medium Airport

ICAO

KEND

IATA

END

Elevation

1307 ft

Region

US-OK

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: KEND

Local Code: END

Location: 36.339199° N, -97.916496° E

Continent: North America

Type: Medium Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Vance Air Force Base (KEND (END)) in Enid, US, is a military installation, and as such, does not operate as a commercial airport for general civilian travelers. Traveler reviews and experiences in the traditional sense (e.g., terminal facilities, commercial flights, customs) are therefore not applicable. Instead, feedback primarily comes from military personnel, their families, and official visitors, focusing on base access procedures and the community experience in Enid. Overall sentiment for those stationed or visiting for official purposes appears to be positive regarding community and base support, but with some limitations in local amenities and environmental conditions.

What Travelers (Visitors) Love:

Strong Community and Military-Friendly Environment: Enid is widely described as a tight-knit and military-friendly town that warmly embraces Vance AFB personnel and their families.
Support for Families: The base is noted for doing a great job of hosting events and ensuring families are cared for.
Exciting Pilot Training Community: Being part of the pilot training environment is often found to be exciting and inspiring.
Proximity to Larger Cities: The base's location allows for relatively easy access to Oklahoma City or Tulsa for more diverse entertainment and amenities.
Aircraft Observation: Visitors can observe aircraft in flight during training missions, and historical aircraft are displayed outside the base gate.

Common Complaints

Limited Local Entertainment: Enid itself is a small town with fewer options for entertainment, especially for younger, single individuals. The absence of a movie theater has been a specific point of complaint.
Base Access and Security Process: Gaining access requires proper military clearance, sponsorship, and a visit to the Visitor Control Center (VCC), which can involve pre-enrollment in the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) and presentation of valid identification and vehicle documents. This process is necessary for security but not a "terminal experience."
Inadequate Base Gym Facilities: The gym on base is often described as too small for the population and can be excessively crowded.
Challenging Weather Conditions: The region experiences hot, humid summers, cold winters with frequent snow/ice, and is prone to tornadoes and persistent high winds, which can affect outdoor activities.
Low On-Base Speed Limits: Extremely low speed limits on base (e.g., 25 MPH, 15 MPH in certain areas) are a minor but common point of frustration.

In summary, Vance Air Force Base offers a supportive and family-oriented environment within a welcoming small town. However, visitors and personnel should anticipate strict access protocols and a need to travel to larger cities for more varied entertainment, while also being prepared for the region's distinct weather patterns and limited on-base amenities.

Last updated: 52 days ago

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`13/31`	4971 ft	150 ft	PEM	Closed
`17C/35C`	9202 ft	150 ft	PEM	Active Lighted
`17L/35R`	5024 ft	150 ft	CON	Active Lighted
`17R/35L`	9202 ft	150 ft	PEM	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
APP	APP	`118.075 MHz`
ATIS	ATIS	`115.4 MHz`
CLD	CLNC DEL	`22.54 MHz`
DEP	DEP	`120.525 MHz`
GND	GND	`121.8 MHz`
PMSV	PMSV METRO	`34.255 MHz`
PTD	PTD	`37.22 MHz`
TWR	TWR	`124.05 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`END`	Vance	VORTAC	`115400 kHz`

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