Volk Field (VOK)

Volk Field Air National Guard Base (KVOK) operates as one of only four Combat Readiness Training Centers in the United States, positioned near Camp Douglas in Juneau County, Wisconsin, at 912 feet elevation above mean sea level. Named in honor of First Lieutenant Jerome A. Volk, a Wisconsin Air National Guard pilot killed in Korean War action on November 7, 1951, this military installation maintains sophisticated infrastructure including a 9,000×150-foot concrete and asphalt runway (09/27) with grooved surfaces providing advanced pavement classification capabilities (PCN 44/R/A/W/T) designed for modern military jet aircraft operations.

Runway infrastructure features precision engineering with grooved concrete for the first 1,600 feet at each end, transitioning to grooved asphalt for the central 5,800 feet, enabling safe operations for combat aircraft under challenging weather conditions. The facility supports comprehensive military training including air-to-air, air-to-ground, and joint exercises utilizing dedicated visiting unit training areas and expansive restricted airspace, with runway thresholds positioned at 912.0 feet (runway 09) and 903.7 feet (runway 27) providing operational flexibility for diverse military aircraft operations.

Terminal and support infrastructure comprises military-grade facilities including specialized operations centers, maintenance hangars, briefing rooms, and comprehensive ground support equipment areas designed to accommodate visiting combat units during training exercises. The base maintains sophisticated air traffic control systems, military fire and rescue capabilities, advanced weather monitoring equipment, and secure communications networks essential for coordinating complex multi-unit training scenarios that occur throughout the year.

Strategic significance encompasses serving as the aerial port of embarkation (APOE) for nearby Fort McCoy located 25 miles away, while providing critical year-round combat training for Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and active duty units from across the nation. The facility enables advanced pilot training, weapons system exercises, and joint force operations that maintain military readiness, while housing the Wisconsin National Guard Museum showcasing aviation heritage and supporting Camp Williams operations through the Wisconsin Army National Guard partnership that creates a comprehensive military training environment in central Wisconsin.