KFKL

VFR

VENANGO RGNL

FRANKLIN · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
1,540.2'
Longest RWY
5,200'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KFKL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,540.2'
MSL · field 1,540.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +4 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF KFKL

Current METAR

Observed 22:56Z

KFKL 152256Z AUTO 32005KT 6SM +TSRA FEW032 BKN060 BKN075 21/17 A2991 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W AND NW TSB40RAB40 PRESRR SLP123 P0008 T02110172
Wind
320° @ 5 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 17°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,642 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
2 NM SW
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
FKL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MATTHEW R. HILLYARD
Address
1560 AIRPORT RD, FRANKLIN PA 16323

Flight service · Hours

FSS AOO
ALTOONA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON - FRI · 0730-1800
  • SAT & SUN · 0730-1600

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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320° · 5 kt
RWY 30
276°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 276° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,540 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/217° / 187°5,200 ftASPHStandard L
12/30Favored96° / 276°3,593 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
035,200'5,200'5,200'5,200'PAPI 4-box left(3°)42', pole, 993' from thr, 527' R of cntrln, slope 18
215,200'5,200'5,200'5,200'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR50', trees, 751' from thr, 573' R of cntrln, slope 11
123,593'3,593'3,593'3,593'100', trees, 1958' from thr, 171' R of cntrln, slope 17
303,593'3,593'3,593'3,593'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 · 1

RWY 21
LS · CAT I
FKL
110.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 21
KFKL · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
SALES

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
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Youngstown Approach at 330-856-4806. When approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0234.Show FAA
  • Deer and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway, taxiway, and apron conditions are not maintained outside hours of operation.Show FAA
  • All surfaces are work in progress. Grass cutting occurs from April through October.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • High intensity runway lights are active on runway 03/21 and medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights on runway 21. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 12/30 and taxiway lights are available. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 03, 21, and 30. Use CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL self-service fuel is available to aircraft with a maximum wingspan of 42 feet. Enter and exit the area at the south end of the airport T-hangar.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 03/21The pavement classification rating value for runway 03/21 is 200/F/D/X/T.Show FAA
  • 12/30Runway 12/30 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations having more than 9 passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger carrying operations having more than 30 passenger seats.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Prior permission required 24 hours in advance for aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats. Call airport manager at 814-432-5333 or 814-758-8002.Show FAA
  • Landing fee applies for aircraft over 6000 pounds gross weight.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KFKL

Answer card
ICAO
KFKL
Name
VENANGO RGNL
Location
FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
1,540.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,540.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
03/21 · 5,200 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
6
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Venango Regional Airport sits in Franklin, Pennsylvania. The field elevation is 1,540.2 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 03/21 at 5,200 ft. There is no control tower. Use CTAF 122.7 for local traffic.

Runway 21 has the published ILS approach. The airport also has medium intensity approach lighting with runway alignment indicator lights on runway 21. Runway 03/21 has high intensity runway lights. Runway 12/30 has medium intensity runway lights. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Venango Regional Airport has one on-field FBO. Venango Regional Airport carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Self-serve 100LL is available for aircraft with a maximum wingspan of 42 ft. The published remarks also note that runway, taxiway and apron conditions are not maintained outside hours of operation. Deer and birds are present on and near the airport. This is a field where a current surface check matters. Clearance delivery goes through Youngstown Approach when it is open. If approach is closed, use Cleveland ARTCC. Pilots planning larger aircraft should also note the published landing fee for aircraft over 6,000 lb gross weight.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KFKL?
Runway 03/21 is the longest runway at 5,200 ft. It is asphalt and the runway ends are 03 and 21.
Does KFKL have an ILS approach?
Yes. The published ILS is for runway 21. The field also has approach lighting and runway alignment indicator lights on runway 21.
What is the pattern altitude at Venango Regional Airport?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KFKL towered?
No. KFKL has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.7 for local traffic and UNICOM 122.7 if needed.
Which fuel grades are available on the field at KFKL?
The on-field FBO is Venango Regional Airport. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Self-serve 100LL is also available for aircraft with a maximum wingspan of 42 ft.
What are the runway lighting details at KFKL?
Runway 03/21 has high intensity runway lights. Runway 12/30 has medium intensity runway lights. Taxiway lights are available. PAPI is published on runways 03, 21 and 30.
Are there any operational cautions for landing at KFKL?
Yes. Deer and birds are present on and near the airport. The published remarks also say runway, taxiway and apron conditions are not maintained outside hours of operation.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KFKL?
Contact Youngstown Approach at 330-856-4806 for clearance delivery when it is open. When approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0234.

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