KFKS

VFR

FRANKFORT DOW MEML FLD

FRANKFORT · MICHIGAN

Elev
633.2'
Longest RWY
4,050'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KFKS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,633.2'
MSL · field 633.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 15
H/W +10 · X/W 9 kt R

METAR & TAF KFKS

Current METAR

Observed 06:15Z

KFKS 280615Z AUTO 18013G20KT 10SM -RA SCT023 SCT030 OVC080 14/12 A2952 RMK AO2 PK WND 18036/50 PRESRR
Wind
180° @ 13G20 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.52 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,161 ft
Ceiling
8,000 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 SE
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
FKS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BROOKE TRENTHAM POPP
Address
650 AIRPORT RD, FRANKFORT MI 49635-9785

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 13 kt
RWY 15
135°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
9 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 15

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 15 · 135° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,633 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored135° / 315°4,050 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1520', road, 201' from thr, 230' R of cntrln, slope 0
33PAPI 2-box right(3°)54', tree, 896' from thr, 285' R of cntrln, slope 12

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 15
KFKS · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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
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

  • Deer and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • To access the administration building, press 5-3-2-1.Show FAA
  • Hang glider activity occurs along the Lake Michigan lakeshore.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The airport beacon is located on a hill 1.25 miles northwest of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway 33 has activated runway end identifier lights and a precision approach path indicator. Runways 15 and 33 have medium intensity runway lights. The CTAF uses three microphone clicks to turn off the lights.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available self-service via credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 15There is a 20-foot road close in to runway 15.Show FAA
  • 33The approach ratio to the displaced threshold on runway 33 is 18 to 1.Show FAA
  • 15The approach ratio to the displaced threshold on runway 15 is 17 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Ramp fee is determined by weight.Show FAA
  • 4For an on-call attendant in April, call the airport manager.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager's cell phone number is 231-383-2126.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KFKS

Answer card
ICAO
KFKS
Name
FRANKFORT DOW MEML FLD
Location
FRANKFORT, MICHIGAN
Elevation
633.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,633.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
15/33 · 4,050 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 15

Frankfort Dow Meml Fld sits in Frankfort, Michigan. The field elevation is 633.2 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 15/33 is 4,050 ft long with an asphalt surface. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before flight. If you are operating a light piston airplane, the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern is the normal starting point unless published otherwise. The field is on the Lake Michigan side of the state, so watch the shoreline weather and be ready for changing winds. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport. Hang glider activity also occurs along the lakeshore, so keep a sharp lookout in the traffic area.

Frankfort Dow Memorial Field is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Self-serve fuel is available by credit card. The runway lighting setup includes runway end identifier lights and a precision approach path indicator on runway 33. Runways 15 and 33 have medium intensity runway lights. The CTAF uses three microphone clicks to turn the lights off. The airport beacon is on a hill 1.25 miles northwest of the airport. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC. If you need the ramp or admin building, check the airport manager or the published access code.

Frequently asked questions

What runway does KFKS use and how long is it?
KFKS has one runway, 15/33. It is 4,050 ft long and asphalt.
Is there a tower at Frankfort Dow Meml Fld?
No. KFKS is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.05 for traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at KFKS?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before flight. If you are operating a light piston airplane, the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern is the normal starting point unless published otherwise.
Does KFKS have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KFKS. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at KFKS?
Frankfort Dow Memorial Field is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and offers self-serve fuel by credit card.
What are the runway lighting details at KFKS?
Runway 33 has REIL and a PAPI. Runways 15 and 33 have medium intensity runway lights. The CTAF uses three microphone clicks to turn the lights off.
Are there any wildlife or local traffic concerns at KFKS?
Yes. Deer and birds are present on and near the airport. Hang glider activity also occurs along the Lake Michigan lakeshore, so keep a good scan in the pattern and on final.
How do I get clearance delivery for KFKS?
For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. That is the published contact in the remarks.

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