KFKR

MVFR

FRANKFORT CLINTON COUNTY RGNL

FRANKFORT · INDIANA

Elev
860.7'
Longest RWY
5,000'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KFKR
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,860.7'
MSL · field 860.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +15 · X/W 13 kt R

METAR & TAF KFKR

Current METAR

Observed 03:15Z

KFKR 280315Z AUTO 13020KT 5SM VCTS RA BR BKN040 BKN055 OVC070 14/14 A2971 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS
Wind
130° @ 20 kt
Visibility
5 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.71 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,208 ft
Ceiling
4,000 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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 W
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
HUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
NICK RASMUSSEN
Address
3009 W STATE ROAD 28, FRANKFORT IN 46041

Flight service · Hours

FSS HUF
TERRE HAUTE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
130° · 20 kt
RWY 09
088°M
Head/Tail
+15 kt
Crosswind
13 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 088° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,861 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored88° / 268°5,000 ftASPHStandard L
04/2232° / 212°2,527 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 2-box left(3°)10', crops, 300' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 10
27PAPI 2-box left(3°)
0410', crops, 206' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
22PAPI 2-box right(4°)19', road, 370' from thr, 140' R of cntrln, slope 8

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 09
KFKR · 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
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AGRI,CHTR,INSTR,PAJA,RNTL

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
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

  • Coyotes are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated for runways 09 and 27. Medium intensity runway lights are available for runways 04/22 and 09/27 and are controlled via CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights for runways 04/22 and 09/27 are preset to low intensity; increase intensity via CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22There is a 420-foot stopway at the northeast end of runway 04/22. A 20-foot wide ditch runs perpendicular to the runway 100 feet west of the centerline.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 22The closest interception point is at runway 22.Show FAA
  • 04The clearance slope at the threshold of runway 04 is 20 to 1.Show FAA
  • 09The clearance slope at the threshold of runway 09 is 30 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1Service after hours is provided by the airport manager.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KFKR

Answer card
ICAO
KFKR
Name
FRANKFORT CLINTON COUNTY RGNL
Location
FRANKFORT, INDIANA
Elevation
860.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,860.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
130° at 20 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

Frankfort Clinton County Rgnl sits in Frankfort, Indiana. Field elevation is 860.7 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 5,000 ft on runway 09/27. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. Approach and departure service is on 123.85 or 291.675 through Grissom. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current local guidance says otherwise. Jet Access is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. After-hours service is handled by the airport manager. Runway lighting is pilot-controlled on CTAF. Runway end identifier lights are available on 09 and 27. The 04/22 and 09/27 lights are medium intensity and start at low intensity.

A first-time pilot should pay attention to the published runway notes. Runway 04/22 has a 420-foot stopway at the northeast end. There is also a 20-foot wide ditch west of the 04/22 centerline. The threshold clearance slopes are 20 to 1 at runway 04 and 30 to 1 at runway 09. Coyotes are present on and near the airport. For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KFKR?
The longest runway is 09/27 at 5,000 ft asphalt. That is the main runway to plan around for most arrivals and departures.
Does Frankfort Clinton County Rgnl have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for KFKR. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KFKR?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current local guidance says otherwise.
Is KFKR towered or non-towered?
KFKR is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
Which FBO is on the field at KFKR?
Jet Access is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist.
What are the runway lighting options at KFKR?
Runway lights on 04/22 and 09/27 are medium intensity and are controlled on CTAF. Runway end identifier lights are available on 09 and 27.
Are there any runway or obstacle notes for KFKR?
Yes. Runway 04/22 has a 420-foot stopway at the northeast end. There is also a 20-foot wide ditch west of the 04/22 centerline. The threshold clearance slopes are 20 to 1 at runway 04 and 30 to 1 at runway 09.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KFKR?
For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. That is the published contact in the remarks.

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