KFAT

VFR

FRESNO YOSEMITE INTL

FRESNO · CALIFORNIA

Elev
335.5'
Longest RWY
9,539'11L/29R
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR02:53Z
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Before you fly into KFAT
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,302.5'
MSL · field 335.5' + 967 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 29R
H/W +10 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KFAT

Current METAR

Observed 02:53Z

KFAT 120253Z 30010KT 10SM FEW060 FEW110 35/12 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP061 T03500117 55003 $
Wind
300° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
35°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.72 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
3,064 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

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
5 NM NE
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
Pattern altitude
967 ft AGL · 1,303 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
FAT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
FRANCISCO PARTIDA
Address
4995 E CLINTON WAY, FRESNO CA 93722

Flight service · Hours

FSS RIU
RANCHO MURIETA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 10 kt
RWY 29R
292°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 29R

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 29R · 292° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,303 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11L/29RFavored112° / 292°9,539 ftASPH29R R
11R/29L112° / 292°8,008 ftASPH11R R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
11L9,539'9,539'9,279'9,279'PAPI 4-box left(3°)67', tree, 755' from thr, 780' R of cntrln, slope 8
29R9,539'9,539'9,539'9,227'PAPI 4-box left(3°)ALSF216', road, 750' from thr, 580' R of cntrln, slope 34
11R8,008'8,008'8,008'8,008'
29L8,008'8,008'8,008'8,008'PAPI 4-box left(3°)

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 KFAT FRESNO YOSEMITE INTL in FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, showing runways 11L/29R, 11R/29L drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 2

RWY 11L
LE · CAT I
RPW
111.3
RWY 29R
LD · CAT IIIB
FAT
111.3
HI-ILS Z OR LOC Z RWY 29R
KFAT · IAP
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Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel
100AA++
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • FRESNO YOSEMITE INTL IS NOISE SENSITIVE; NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFFECT.
  • NO MULT APCHS AND LNDGS MON-SAT 2200-0700 AND SUN 1800-1000.
  • POSSIBLE WAKE TURBULENCE OR WIND SHEAR ARR TO RY 29L OR DEP FM RY 11R. JET TESTING CONDUCTED AT AIR NATIONAL GUARD RAMP LCTD AT SE CORNER OF ARPT.
  • NUMEROUS BIRDS INVOF ARPT.
  • LGTD RY DISTANCE REMAINING MARKERS ON SOUTH SIDE OF RY 11R/29L; LGTD RY DISTANCE REMAINING MARKERS BOTH SIDES OF RY 11L/29R- 11L DRM ON NORTH SIDE; 29R DRM ON SOUTH SIDE.
  • RETRACTABLE BAK-12/14 AVBL ON RWY 11L AND RWY 29R ARE KEPT IN RECESSED PSN UNTIL REQ FOR USE; TWR MUST BE NTFD AT LEAST 5 SECS PRIOR TO ENGAGEMENT SO THAT THE A-GEAR CABLE MAY BE RAISED. MB-100 ARST CABLE INSTLD AT RWY 11R BLAST PAD FOR RWY 29L DEPS ONLY.
  • MILITARY: ANG: CTC ANG OPS FOR LCL BIRD WATCH COND (BWC).
  • MILITARY: SVC: RWY 29R AND 11L A-GEAR CABLE AVBL UPON REQ ONLY; DEFAULT POSN DOWN.
  • TWY B3 CLSD BTN RWY 11L/29R AND RWY 11R/29L.
  • TWY A LTD TO ACFT DESIGN GROUP II.
  • ATCT CLNC RQRD TO PUSH ON MOV AREA.
  • PPR FOR ENG START AT ACR TRML GATES & ENG RUN-UP.

Runway surface & condition

  • 11L/29RPCR VALUE: 505/F/A/X/T
  • 11R/29LPCR VALUE: 492/F/A/X/T
  • 11L/29RRY 11L/29R RY 11L 1000 FT BLAST PAD; RY 29R 850 FT BLAST PAD.
  • 11R/29LRY 11R/29L RY 11R 1000 FT BLAST PAD; RY 29L 1000 FT BLAST PAD.

Arresting gear

  • 11L_BAK-14BAK-14 BAK-12B(B) (1500')
  • 29R_BAK-14BAK-14 BAK-12B(B) (1310')

Other notes

  • FEE FOR ACFT OVER 12500 LBS GWT.
  • TPA: 967 FT AGL 1303 FT MSL SINGLE ENGINE ACFT ; 1467 FT AGL 1803 FT MSL MULTI-ENGINE ACFT; 1967 FT AGL 2303 FT MSL TURBOJET; HELICOPTERS 467 FT AGL 803 FT MSL.
  • MANAGEROPS MGR - SEVAN GHAZARIANS: OFC 559-621-4508; CELL 559-840-7315; 24 HR OPNS 559-978-1835.

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KFAT

Answer card
ICAO
KFAT
Name
FRESNO YOSEMITE INTL
Location
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
335.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,302.5 ft MSL (967 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
2
Longest runway
11L/29R · 9,539 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
21
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 29R

Fresno Yosemite Intl sits in Fresno, California. Field elevation is 335.5 ft MSL. The airport has 2 runways. The longest is 11L/29R at 9,539 ft. The tower is open 24 hours. Two ILS approaches are published. They serve runway ends 11L and 29R.

Pattern altitude is 967 ft AGL, which is 1,302.5 ft MSL for single-engine aircraft. Multi-engine, turbojet and helicopter pattern altitudes are also published in the Chart Supplement. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the exact value that applies to your aircraft.

Atlantic Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Signature Aviation is also on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. If you need current ramp or service details, call the FBO directly before departure.

This is a controlled airport with Class C listed in the published frequencies. The field also has published night restrictions on multiple approaches and landings. That matters for late arrivals and training traffic. Taxiway B3 is closed between the two runways. The runways are long enough for most GA and turbine operations. The airport also has published blast pads, arresting gear notes and a landing fee for aircraft over 12,500 lb gross weight. Review the current Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KFAT for single-engine aircraft?
The published pattern altitude is 967 ft AGL. That equals 1,302.5 ft MSL for single-engine aircraft.
What are the tower hours at Fresno Yosemite Intl?
The tower is open 24 hours. That makes it straightforward for late arrivals, but you should still check the current ATIS before you descend.
Which ILS approaches are available at KFAT?
KFAT has 2 ILS approaches. They serve runway ends 11L and 29R.
What is the longest runway at KFAT?
The longest runway is 11L/29R at 9,539 ft. The other runway is 11R/29L at 8,008 ft.
Which FBOs are on the field at KFAT?
Atlantic Aviation and Signature Aviation are on the field. Both carry 100LL and Jet A. Call them directly for current service details.
Is there a restriction on multiple approaches and landings at KFAT?
Yes. Published remarks say multiple approaches and landings are not permitted Monday through Saturday from 2200 to 0700. On Sunday the restriction runs from 1800 to 1000.
Are there any taxiway or runway notes I should know before landing at KFAT?
Taxiway B3 is closed between the two runways. The published remarks also note blast pads on 11L/29R and arresting gear on the military service runway ends.
Is KFAT a good field for turbine or heavier aircraft?
The runways are long and paved, so the field supports turbine traffic. The Chart Supplement also notes a landing fee for aircraft over 12,500 lb gross weight, so verify details with the airport operator before arrival.

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