KFAT

VFR

FRESNO YOSEMITE INTL

FRESNO · CALIFORNIA

Elev
335.5'
Longest RWY
9,539'11L/29R
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
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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 +7 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF KFAT

Current METAR

Observed 20:53Z

KFAT 272053Z 27008KT 230V300 10SM FEW040 BKN060 BKN075 19/05 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP164 T01940050 58001
Wind
270° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
772 ft
Ceiling
6,000 ft AGL
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
HENRY L. THOMPSON
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

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270° · 8 kt
RWY 29R
292°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
5 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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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

  • Lighted runway distance remaining markers are on the south side of runway 11R/29L; lighted runway distance remaining markers are on both sides of runway 11L/29R with 11L markers on the north side and 29R markers on the south side.Show FAA
  • No multiple approaches and landings are permitted Monday through Saturday from 2200 to 0700 and Sunday from 1800 to 1000.Show FAA
  • Retractable BAK-12/14 arresting devices available on runway 11L and runway 29R are kept in recessed position until required for use; the tower must be notified at least 5 seconds prior to engagement so that the arresting gear cable may be raised.Show FAA
  • Possible wake turbulence or wind shear on arrival to runway 29L or departure from runway 11R. Jet testing is conducted at the Air National Guard ramp located at the southeast corner of the airport.Show FAA
  • Fresno Yosemite International is noise sensitive; noise abatement procedures are in effect.Show FAA
  • Prior permission required for engine start at airport terminal gates and engine run-up.Show FAA
  • Taxiway A is limited to aircraft design group II.Show FAA
  • Air traffic control clearance is required to push onto the movement area.Show FAA
  • Numerous birds are in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Fuel service is available from Signature Flight Support at 559-981-2490.Show FAA
  • Fuel service is available from Ross Aviation at 559-251-1555.Show FAA
  • Military Air National Guard operations should contact ANG operations for local bird watch condition information.Show FAA
  • Taxiway B3 is closed between runway 11L/29R and runway 11R/29L.Show FAA
  • Military service runway 29R and 11L arresting gear cable is available upon request only; default position is down.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 11R/29LPavement classification number value for runway 11R/29L is 492/F/A/X/T.Show FAA
  • 11L/29RPavement classification number value for runway 11L/29R is 505/F/A/X/T.Show FAA
  • 11R/29LRunway 11R/29L has a 1000 foot blast pad on runway 11R and a 1000 foot blast pad on runway 29L.Show FAA
  • 11L/29RRunway 11L/29R has a 1000 foot blast pad on runway 11L and an 850 foot blast pad on runway 29R.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 29LRubber build-up obscures the centerline markings in the touchdown zone of runway 29L.Show FAA

Arresting gear

  • 11L_BAK-14BAK-14 arresting device is a BAK-12B(B) type with 1500 feet length.Show FAA
  • 29R_BAK-14BAK-14 arresting device is a BAK-12B(B) type with 1310 feet length.Show FAA

Other notes

  • There is a landing fee for aircraft over 12,500 pounds gross weight.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude is 967 feet above ground level 1303 feet mean sea level for single engine aircraft; 1467 feet above ground level 1803 feet mean sea level for multi-engine aircraft; 1967 feet above ground level 2303 feet mean sea level for turbojet; helicopters 467 feet above ground level 803 feet mean sea level.Show FAA
  • MANAGEROperations manager Sevan Ghazarians can be contacted at office 559-621-4508, cell 559-840-7315, or 24-hour operations 559-978-1835.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

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
270° at 8 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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