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 +9 · X/W 16 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 02:35Z

KHFY 280235Z AUTO 15018G30KT 10SM SCT015 BKN050 OVC060 16/15 A2975 RMK AO2 T01630145

Wind: 150° @ 18G30 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 16°C / 15°C
Altimeter: 29.75 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 1,248 ft
Ceiling: 5,000 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 28 02:00Z–29 06:00Z

TAF KIND 280229Z 2802/2906 16015G29KT 4SM TSRA BR OVC040CB FM280300 18015G27KT 2SM TSRA BR OVC016CB FM280500 19013G24KT P6SM -RA VCTS BKN060CB FM280900 24010KT P6SM BKN015 FM281800 28010KT P6SM SCT050

BASEMVFR

28 02:00Z–28 03:00Z

Wind: 160° at 15 kt gusting 29 kt
Visibility: 4 SM
Sky: Overcast 4,000 ft
Weather: thunderstorm rain, mist

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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

150° · 18 kt

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RWY 21

207°M

Head/Tail

+9 kt

Crosswind

16 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	—	—	—	—	—	—	40', tree, 730' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 13
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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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: 100LL
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

$4.85

KSER·Freeman Municipal Airport·30.9 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.50

KSER·Freeman Municipal Airport·30.9 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.85atKSERFreeman Municipal Airport30.9 nm
Jet A$5.50atKSERFreeman Municipal Airport30.9 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

For clearance delivery, contact Indianapolis Approach at 317-227-5743.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

03There are trees 125 feet left of the centerline and 163 feet from the runway end of runway 03.Show FAA
21There are crops 66 feet right of the centerline and 113 feet left of the centerline near runway 21.Show FAA
21The approach slope to the displaced threshold is 36 to 1 on runway 21.Show FAA
03The approach slope to the displaced threshold is 21 to 1 on runway 03.Show FAA

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: 150° at 18 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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