Visit Vantage Plane Plastics
Vantage Plane Plastics is located at the south end of the Alva Regional Airport (AVK). We welcome our customers and business associates to take a tour of our facilities and experience our first class customer service. Walk-ins are always welcome, but by calling us in advance at (580) 327-1565, we can help make your stay a little more pleasant. Those who wish to stay in town for a few days can take the opportunity to experience small town life with a host of activities and events in the surrounding area. Here are just a few of the many attractions in our area:

Located 2 miles south of Alva, the Alva Regional Airport is open to public use. The facility does not have a control tower. Hangars and tiedowns are available.

Phone: (580) 327-2898
After Closing: (580) 327-2121
Contact: Gerald Benson
Email: alvaair@sbcglobal.net
Weather Information: (580) 327-6778
Fuel available: 100LL, JET-A

FAA Identifier: AVK
Radio: U122.8, 203 AVK
Lat/Long: 36-46-23.412N / 098-40-11.806W
36-46.39020N / 098-40.19677W
36.7731700 / -98.6699461
(estimated)
Elevation: 1474 ft. / 449.3 m (surveyed)
Variation: 08E (1985)
Attendance: NOV-APR 0800-1800, MAY-OCT 0800-2000
Wind indicator: lighted
Segmented circle: yes
Lights: DUSK-DAWN
Beacon: white-green (lighted land airport)

Runway 17/35
Dimensions: 4386 x 75 ft. / 1337 x 23 m
Surface: asphalt, in good condition
Weight limitations: Single wheel: 15000 lbs
Runway edge lights: medium intensity

RUNWAY 17
Latitude: 36-46.84400N
Longitude: 098-40.14102W
Elevation: 1473.0 ft.
Traffic pattern: left
Runway heading: 172 magnetic, 180 true
Displaced threshold: no
Markings: basic, in fair condition
Visual slope indicator: 2-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
Obstructions: 30 ft. bldg, 1185 ft. from runway, 230 ft. left of centerline, 32:1 slope to clear

RUNWAY 35
Latitude: 36-46.12122N
Longitude: 098-40.14308W
Elevation: 1468.0 ft.
Traffic pattern: left
Runway heading: 352 magnetic, 360 true
145 ft.
Displaced threshold: nonprecision, in fair condition
Visual slope indicator: 2-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
Obstructions: none
APCH Ratio 50:1 from DSPLCD THR.
2 ft fence 19 ft from THLD

Act One Theatre Company
Showcases the combined performing art talent of the community, the Alva public schools, and Northwestern

Oklahoma State University. It produces several plays a year and presents them to the public. 424 Flynn. (580)-327-0622.

Calendar of Events

January   Rotary pancake Supper  April   Garage Sale Eggstravaganza Bahama Breakaway Chamber Golf Tee  May   Little Olympics  June   Nescatunga Arts Festival Cruise Night AA Baseball  July   Fourth of July Celebration 8-Man All-Star Football Game Crazy Days  September   Woods County Fair Chamber Cruise & Car Show  October   Moonlight Madness Cruise Night Spook Parade  November   NWOSU Ranger Rodeo Holiday Open House Grand Tree Lighting Ceremony  December   Christmas Craft Show

Alva Municipal Airport Museum
This historical museum provides a reflective glimpse into the past with a section on the World War II prisoner of war camp formerly located in Alva, along with other historical aspects of the town.

Cherokee Strip Museum
The museum boasts one of the best collections of pioneer exhibits and Indian art and artifacts in the state. It features 40 rooms displaying the history of Alva and the Cherokee Strip, such as an old school room, drug store, kitchen, Indian room, Presidential room, Army room and a POW camp.
Days/Hours Open: Summer Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 2-5pm; Winter Hours: Sat-Sun 2-5pm Closed Mondays

Nescatunga Arts Festival
Artists and craftspeople come from a four-state region to the downtown square to display and sell their handiwork. There also is entertainment and specialty food stands. The Nescatunga Arts Festival is usually held during the first week of June.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Museum
The museum houses one of the top taxidermy bird collections in the United States and also has natural history exhibits, fossils, and Indian artifacts. NWOSU, Jesse Dunn. (580)-327-1700.

Northwest Oklahoma Concert Series
Offers Alva and the surrounding communities an opportunity unique to rural areas. Each year, six different musical and theatrical productions visit Alva from October to April.

Annual Christmas Crafts Show
Allows people to get a jump start on their Christmas decorating and gift ideas.

Alva Golf & Country Club
Public golf course just outside of Alva.

Ramy's Alva Bowl & Cafe
Glow in the dark bowling every Saturday night

Carmen Depot
State's first Kansas City, Mexico & Orient depot. Local history and rail transportation items. 1916 caboose.

Ralph Cain Jr. Memorial Newspaper Museum
Demonstrations of 1916 newspaper printing using handset type and vintage equipment; Civil War tent and artifacts.

Alfalfa County Historical Society and Museum
Former hotel houses Alfalfa County and NW Oklahoma artifacts of early pioneer life, Cherokee Strip memorabilia, old time kitchen, school room, war items, Gen. G.A. Custer's sister's Box Grand Piano, early local ranch history. General Info: Free Admission, Advance Group Reservations Required, Tour Bus Parking Days/Hours Open: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 10am - 4pm and by appointment

Locust Grove School
A rural one-room school house being preserved and used as a local community center.

Salt Plains Federal Wildlife Refuge
One of 17 Western Shorebird Reserve sites in the nation. Selenite crystal digging during daylight, April 1-October 15.

Marian Goodwin Indian & Southwest Painting
Art gallery.

Union Valley Church
A historic one-room rural church constructed in late 1894, early 1895. It was dedicated to worship on April 21, 1895.

Alabaster Caverns State Park
http://www.shopoklahoma.com/alabaste.htm
The highlight of this unique 200-acre park is the 3/4-mile cavern formed of alabaster, a form of gypsum, making it the largest natural gypsum.

Freedom Museum
Exhibits include extensive barbed wire collection.
Days/Hours Open: Summer (April to September): Tuesday to Sunday 2-4

Great Salt Plains State Park
Great Salt Plains State Park is the only spot in the world where crystal enthusiasts can dig for "hourglass selenite" crystals, a rare and fragile form of selenite, a form of gypsum. Great Salt Plains Lake covers 9,300 acres with 41 miles of shoreline and is a shallow, salty lake -- about 1/3 to 1/2 as salty as the ocean. A federal wildlife refuge sits adjacent to the park. Recreational activities include digging for crystals from April to mid-October, fishing, boating, camping, picnics, swimming, hiking and exploring. There are RV, tent and equestrian campsites, cabins, picnic sites, group shelters, swimming beach, playgrounds, boat ramps, fishing dock, comfort stations with showers, and a community center building. Recreation Activities Available: Hiking

Western Cedar Company Hunting Preserve
Guided hunting of upland game birds, pheasant, quail, chukkar.

Centennial Wall
Commemorative wall depicting names of early settlers in the area.

Little Sahara State Park
Little Sahara offers rideable sand dunes ranging in height from 25 to 75 feet. Picnic and camping facilities are available, and seasonal concession stands provide refreshment. Alabaster Caverns State Park, Boiling Springs State Park, Great Salt Plains State Park, and the scenic Glass Mountains are within driving distance.

Waynoka Historical Museum
Housed in the old Santa Fe depot, the museum is dedicated to Santa Fe railroad history; model trains, historic photos, homesteader items

Okie Cycle Sports
One of only three ABA-sanctioned BMX racetracks in Oklahoma.

Alva's Western Motel
Remodeled rooms, swimming pool, cable TV with HBO, fax & copy machine, truck & RV parking, refrigerators, queen, king & single beds, full size in double rooms, commercial & group rates
608 E Oklahoma Blvd
(580) 327-1363

Holiday Motel
Clean king, queen & double rooms, cable/HBO, coffee all day, microwaves, swimming pool, basketball goal, guest laundry, refrigerators, copies/fax service, direct bill, truck parking, CLC cards welcome, VISA, AMEX, MC, Disc
701 E Oklahoma Blvd
(580) 327-3333
Ask for Don or Terri Parsons, Owners

Ranger Inn Motel
41 brand new units, free HBO and color cable TV, direct dial phones, restaurant next door
420 Oklahoma Blvd
(580) 327-1981

Redbud Inn Best Western
Indoor pool, exercise room, meeting rooms, sauna, coffee pots in each room, irons/ironing boards, hair dryers
800 E Oklahoma Blvd
(580) 327-1111

Cherokee Inn
Truck & RV parking, remote color TV, king & queen beds, non smoking rooms available, fax/copy service, corp. & group rates
1720 Grand
(580) 596-2828

Alabaster Caverns State Park
Picnic and camping facilities are available.

Cedar Canyon Lodge
http://www.cedarcanyonlodge.net
Rustic, six-unit lodge offering spacious, western-decorated guest rooms with sweeping porch views. The Stables Cafe & Cantina, also on site, has a huge rock fireplace, unique decor and serves up great steaks. Outdoor patio, beer garden, smoking and non smoking rooms. Ranch activities include guided horseback riding, campfire cookouts (regularly scheduled), miniature golf and a stocked fishing pond.
General Info: Wine/Alcohol Served, Fine Dining, Coffee Maker, Credit Cards Accepted

Great Salt Plains State Park
There are RV, tent and equestrian campsites, cabins, picnic sites, group shelters, swimming beach, playgrounds, boat ramps, fishing dock, comfort stations with showers, and a community center building.

J B's Motel
215 SW 6th St
(580) 994-5415

Rates: $75 - 85
2 Rooms / Private Baths
1 Room / No Bath $40

Route 165
(580) 233-5950
email: eteders738@qqsales.com
Kenneth and Ella Teders, Innkeepers

Little Sahara State Park
Picnic and camping facilities are available, and seasonal concession stands provide refreshment.

Little Sahara Motel
504 S Main St
(580) 824-2511

Chopsticks
905 Oklahoma Blvd

Dairy Queen
328 Oklahoma Blvd

El Charro
214 E Oklahoma

J & B's Family Restaurant
1705 College Ave

Kentucky Fried Chicken
806 Oklahoma Blvd

Mc Donald's
630 Oklahoma Blvd

Pizza Hut
Oklahoma Blvd

Ramy's Alva Bowl & Cafe
206 E Oklahoma

Sonic Drive-In
25 Oklahoma Blvd

Subway Sandwiches & Salads
1610 Oklahoma Blvd

Taco Mayo
139 E Oklahoma Blvd

Taco Village
828 Oklahoma Blvd

Cherokee Station
1710 S Grand Ave

Dottie's Cafe
115 S Grand Ave

ShaDeeLea's Dairy Mart
1501 S Grand Ave

Smok-Shak Bar-B-Que Restaurant
Hwy. 64 (2 mi N & 2 mi W of city in Ingersoll)

South of the Border Restaurant
303 S Grand Ave

Stables Cafe & Catina
State Hwy. 50 S of city

Mooreland Cafe
401 SW 6th St

Snack Shack
518 SW 6th St

Cafe Bahnhof
131 E Cecil St

Chicken Roscoe's
202 S Cleveland St

The Gooseberry Patch
120 N Main St

Miller's Cafe
S of town

Nettie's Restaurant
Main St