3FK Franklin Flying Fld Airport Guide

Before you fly into 3FK

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,740'

MSL · field 740' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 21

H/W +7 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF 3FK

3FK does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHFY (INDY SOUTH GREENWOOD) · 12.2 NM away. Conditions at 3FK may differ.

METAR · KHFY

Observed 20:15Z

KHFY 112015Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM SCT037 SCT049 BKN070 29/23 A2986 RMK AO2 T02930225

Wind: 180° @ 8 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 29°C / 23°C
Altimeter: 29.86 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 2,672 ft
Ceiling: 7,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

3FK does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KIND (INDIANAPOLIS INTL) · 20.6 NM away. Conditions at 3FK may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 20:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KIND 112026Z 1120/1224 20011G19KT P6SM VCSH BKN045 FM112300 20014G23KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080 FM120300 23012G21KT P6SM VCSH BKN070 FM120500 25011G21KT P6SM -SHRA BKN045 TEMPO 1205/1207 5SM TSRA BR BKN035CB FM120700 28010G18KT P6SM BKN029 FM120900 29009KT P6SM BKN050

BASEVFR

11 20:00Z–11 23:00Z

Wind: 200° at 11 kt gusting 19 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 4,500 ft
Weather: nearby showers

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 3 NM S
VFR sectional: ST LOUIS
ARTCC: ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: HUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: GEORGE ADAMS
Phone: 317-549-5273
Address: 3477 S. 200 E., FRANKLIN IN 46131

Flight service · Hours

FSS HUF: TERRE HAUTE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: IREG

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

180° · 8 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 21

207°M

Head/Tail

+7 kt

Crosswind

4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 21

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
03/21Favored	27° / 207°	2,400 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
03	—	—	—	—	—	—	45', tree, 320' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 1
21	—	—	—	—	—	—	10', crops, 201' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 3FK FRANKLIN FLYING FLD in FRANKLIN, INDIANA, showing runways 03/21 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

3FK · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

3FK · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.45

I34·Greensburg Municipal Airport·25.6 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.79

KOVO·North Vernon Municipal Airport·31.1 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.45atI34Greensburg Municipal Airport25.6 nm
Jet A$5.79atKOVONorth Vernon Municipal Airport31.1 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS APCH AT 317-227-5743.

Approach & departure obstructions

03TREES 125 FT L OF CNTRLN 163 FT FM RWY END.
21CROPS 66 FT R OF CNTRLN & 113 FT L OF CNTRLN.
03CTLNG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.
21APCH SLOPE TO DTHR 36:1.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 3FK

Answer card

ICAO: 3FK
Name: FRANKLIN FLYING FLD
Location: FRANKLIN, INDIANA
Elevation: 740 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,740 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 03/21 · 2,400 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 2°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 180° at 8 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 21

Franklin Flying Fld (3FK) sits in Franklin, Indiana. Field elevation is 740 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 03/21 is 2,400 ft of asphalt. There is no control tower, so expect self-announced traffic on CTAF 122.7. UNICOM is also 122.7. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement or local traffic calls for something different. The published remarks matter here. There are trees near the approach end of runway 03. There are crops near runway 21. The approach slopes to the displaced thresholds are also steep enough to pay attention to on both ends. That makes a stabilized approach important, especially if you are new to the field.

There are no on-field FBOs listed, so plan ahead for services before arrival. For clearance delivery, contact Indianapolis Approach at 317-227-5743. If you are filing IFR or need current local procedures, check the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure. This is a small non-towered field with limited runway length, so brief your arrival early and keep your pattern work tight.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Franklin Flying Fld (3FK)?

3FK has one runway, 03/21. It is 2,400 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.

Is Franklin Flying Fld towered or non-towered?

It is non-towered. CTAF is 122.7. UNICOM is also 122.7.

What is the pattern altitude at 3FK?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Does 3FK have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for Franklin Flying Fld. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

What runway should I expect to use at 3FK?

The field has one runway, 03/21. Runway selection will depend on the wind and local traffic. Make your call on CTAF before joining.

Are there any runway obstructions at Franklin Flying Fld?

Yes. The published remarks note trees near the approach end of runway 03. They also note crops near runway 21. Plan a stabilized approach and verify the current Chart Supplement before landing.

Who is on the field at 3FK for fuel or services?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.

How do I get IFR clearance at Franklin Flying Fld?

The published remarks say to contact Indianapolis Approach at 317-227-5743 for clearance delivery. If you are filing IFR, confirm the current procedure with the Chart Supplement before departure.

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