KFFT

VFR

CAPITAL CITY

FRANKFORT · KENTUCKY

Elev
812.5'
Longest RWY
5,506'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:31Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KFFT
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,812.5'
MSL · field 812.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KFFT

Current METAR

Observed 00:31Z

KFFT 280031Z AUTO TS A2985 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS TSB25 PRESRR PWINO FZRANO PNO $
Wind
Calm
Visibility
Temp / Dew
Altimeter
29.85 inHg
Clouds
Clear
Density alt
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
1 NM SW
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
FFT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DREW UNDERWOOD
Address
88 AIRPORT ROAD, FRANKFORT KY 40601

Flight service · Hours

FSS LOU
LOUISVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-2000
  • SAT-SUN · 0900-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 07
059°M
Head/Tail
Crosswind

Pattern entry · RWY 07

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 07 · 059° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,813 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/2559° / 239°5,506 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
07PAPI 4-box left(3°)58', tree, 1684' from thr, 472' R of cntrln, slope 25
25PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)50', tree, 1721' from thr, 355' R of cntrln, slope 30

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 · 1

RWY 25
LE · CAT I
FFT
109.95
LOC RWY 25
KFFT · 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
100LLA+
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR

Ramp & ground

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

  • Noise abatement procedures require departing aircraft on runway 7 to maintain runway heading to 1800 feet mean sea level before turning.Show FAA
  • Caution is advised for Daniel Boone helicopter operations half a nautical mile north of runway 25 threshold. Military helicopter traffic operates north of the runway.Show FAA
  • Deer and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Contact ANG operations on frequencies 42.25, 139.35, and 226.6.Show FAA
  • Military helicopters use right base to runway 25.Show FAA
  • Military Army National Guard operations use UHF frequency 226.55.Show FAA
  • There is a private airport with a turf runway located three quarters of a nautical mile northwest of runway 07 threshold.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 07 and 25. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 07 and 25. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 07/25. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 25The precision approach path indicator for runway 25 is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERThe manager's cell phone number is (502) 545-8111.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KFFT

Answer card
ICAO
KFFT
Name
CAPITAL CITY
Location
FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY
Elevation
812.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,812.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
07/25 · 5,506 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
Calm / unavailable
Favored runway now

Capital City Airport is in Frankfort, Kentucky. The field elevation is 812.5 ft MSL. It has one runway, 07/25, which is 5,506 ft long. There is no control tower, so use CTAF 122.8 for self-announced traffic. The airport has one ILS approach to runway 25. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

The on-field FBO is Capital City Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Call (502) 564-3714 for current service details before you go. Published remarks matter here. Departures from runway 07 need to stay on runway heading to 1,800 ft MSL before turning. The runway 25 PAPI is unusable more than 8 degrees right of centerline. Military helicopter traffic works north of the runway. Deer and birds are also reported on and near the field.

This is an uncontrolled airport with mixed traffic, so keep your scan up. Expect helicopter activity near the north side. If you need current noise or operating restrictions, check the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KFFT?
KFFT has one runway, 07/25. It is 5,506 ft long and paved with asphalt.
Does Capital City Airport have an ILS approach?
Yes. The facts list one ILS approach to runway 25. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach notes before arrival.
What is the pattern altitude at KFFT?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KFFT towered or non-towered?
KFFT has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
What are the KFFT runway 07 departure restrictions?
Published remarks say runway 07 departures should maintain runway heading to 1,800 ft MSL before turning. That is the key noise abatement item to know before departure.
Which FBO is on the field at KFFT?
Capital City Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Call (502) 564-3714 for current service details.
What runway lighting is available at KFFT?
Runway end identifier lights are active on 07 and 25. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on 07/25. PAPI is installed on both ends.
Are there any traffic or wildlife cautions at KFFT?
Yes. Published remarks call out military helicopter activity north of the runway. They also note right base traffic for runway 25. Deer and birds are reported on or near the airport. Keep a sharp lookout in the pattern.

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