KFIT

VFR

FITCHBURG MUNI

FITCHBURG · MASSACHUSETTS

Elev
344.5'
Longest RWY
5,001'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:52Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KFIT
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,346.5'
MSL · field 344.5' + 1,002 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14
H/W +4 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF KFIT

Current METAR

Observed 16:52Z

KFIT 271652Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP246 T01941006
Wind
080° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / -1°C
Altimeter
30.25 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
498 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
3 NM SE
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
Pattern altitude
1,002 ft AGL · 1,347 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
FIT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RUSSEL CORNELIA
Address
FITCHBURG MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, 567 CRAWFORD ST, FITCHBURG MA 01420

Flight service · Hours

FSS BDR
BRIDGEPORT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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080° · 6 kt
RWY 14
115°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 115° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,347 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored115° / 295°5,001 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
145,001'5,001'4,701'4,538'PAPI 4-box left(3°)50', trees, 600' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 8
325,001'5,001'4,838'4,538'PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)42', trees, 800' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 14

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 14
KFIT · 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
100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,CHTR,GLD,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
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

  • Wildlife is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Boston Approach at 603-594-5552.Show FAA
  • Noise sensitive area: departing aircraft must climb to traffic pattern altitude before turning crosswind.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 21 degrees Celsius.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Rotating beacon is not available during daylight IFR conditions.Show FAA
  • REIL on runways 14 and 32, PAPI on runways 14 and 32, and MIRL on runway 14/32 are activated on frequency 123.0.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 14The PAPI is unusable beyond 5 degrees left and right of the centerline on runway 14.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport was established prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Landing fees apply to corporate and commercial flights only.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager contact email is pkettle@fitchburgma.gov.Show FAA
  • GLDPowered paragliders are present.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KFIT

Answer card
ICAO
KFIT
Name
FITCHBURG MUNI
Location
FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS
Elevation
344.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,346.5 ft MSL (1,002 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
14/32 · 5,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
080° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

Fitchburg Muni (KFIT) sits in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Field elevation is 344.5 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 14/32, which is 5,001 ft long with asphalt pavement. It is an untowered field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. Boston Approach handles the published approach and departure frequencies. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is 1,002 ft AGL. That puts the pattern at 1,346.5 ft MSL. The field has one on-field FBO, Fitchburg Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (978) 345-9580 for current service details before you go.

A few published remarks matter here. The airport is a cold temperature field. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 21 degrees Celsius. Wildlife is reported on and near the airport. Departing aircraft must climb to pattern altitude before turning crosswind because of a noise-sensitive area. The PAPI on runway 14 is unusable beyond 5 degrees left or right of centerline. Powered paragliders are also present. If you need clearance delivery, contact Boston Approach at 603-594-5552. First-time pilots should brief the runway, the noise-sensitive departure and the lack of published ILS before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KFIT?
Pattern altitude is 1,002 ft AGL. That is 1,346.5 ft MSL at Fitchburg Muni.
Does KFIT have a tower?
No. KFIT is an untowered airport. Use CTAF 122.7 for self-announced traffic.
Is there an ILS at Fitchburg Muni?
No ILS approaches are published at KFIT. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before flying in.
What runway does KFIT use?
KFIT has one runway. It is runway 14/32. The runway is 5,001 ft long and asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at KFIT?
The on-field FBO listed is Fitchburg Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly at (978) 345-9580 for current service details.
What should I know about departures at KFIT?
Published remarks say departing aircraft must climb to pattern altitude before turning crosswind because of a noise-sensitive area. Wildlife is also reported on and near the airport.
How do I get clearance delivery for KFIT?
Published remarks say to contact Boston Approach at 603-594-5552 for clearance delivery. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated procedures before departure.
Is KFIT a cold temperature airport?
Yes. Published remarks say altitude correction is required at or below minus 21 degrees Celsius. Review the current FAA Chart Supplement and apply the correction before arrival.

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