KFMZ

VFR

FAIRMONT STATE

FAIRMONT · NEBRASKA

Elev
1,636.4'
Longest RWY
4,317'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KFMZ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,636.4'
MSL · field 1,636.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +11 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KFMZ

KFMZ does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KJYR (YORK MUNI) · 18.8 NM away. Conditions at KFMZ may differ.

METAR · KJYR

Observed 08:35Z

KJYR 280835Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM CLR 05/05 A3005 RMK AO2
Wind
310° @ 11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
5°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
668 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 S
VFR sectional
OMAHA
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
OLU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TIM KRIENERT
Address
13 AIRBASE ROAD, FAIRMONT STATE AIRFIELD, FAIRMONT NE 68354-4057

Flight service · Hours

FSS OLU
COLUMBUS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
310° · 11 kt
RWY 30
312°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 312° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,636 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35177° / 357°4,317 ftCONCStandard L
12/30Favored132° / 312°3,021 ftCONCStandard L

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

NDB RWY 17
KFMZ · 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
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AGRI,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 17/35 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLContact the airport manager for fuel; payment by cash or check only.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1The airport manager's residence is on the airport.Show FAA
  • INSTRContact Thomas Aviation for flight instruction.Show FAA
  • 12/30Runway 12/30 has significant cracks, spalls, and alkali-silica reactivity.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KFMZ

Answer card
ICAO
KFMZ
Name
FAIRMONT STATE
Location
FAIRMONT, NEBRASKA
Elevation
1,636.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,636.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
17/35 · 4,317 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Fairmont State Airport is in Fairmont, Nebraska. The field elevation is 1,636.4 ft MSL. It has two concrete runways. The longest is runway 17/35 at 4,317 ft. There is no control tower, so plan to use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so verify the current traffic pattern in the FAA Chart Supplement before you go. The airport sits in open Nebraska terrain. Wind and crosswind planning matter more than terrain clearance. Runway 12/30 has published surface issues. The remarks call out significant cracks, spalls and alkali-silica reactivity on that runway, so check the current condition before you commit to it.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Fuel is handled through the airport manager. The published remarks say 100LL is available through the airport manager. Payment is cash or check only. The airport manager's residence is on the airport. Runway 17/35 has medium intensity lights that are activated by CTAF. If you need clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. First-time arrivals should verify current runway condition, lighting use and any local procedures before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KFMZ?
The longest runway is 17/35 at 4,317 ft. It is concrete and has medium intensity runway lights.
Does Fairmont State Airport have a control tower?
No. KFMZ is an uncontrolled field. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and runway coordination.
What is the pattern altitude at KFMZ?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for KFMZ. Verify the current traffic pattern in the FAA Chart Supplement before flying in.
Are there any ILS approaches at KFMZ?
No ILS approaches are published for Fairmont State Airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
Which runway should I avoid at KFMZ?
Runway 12/30 has published surface issues. The remarks call out significant cracks, spalls and alkali-silica reactivity. Inspect current conditions before using it.
Is 100LL available at Fairmont State Airport?
Yes. The published remarks say to contact the airport manager for fuel. Payment is cash or check only.
How do the runway lights work on KFMZ 17/35?
Runway 17/35 has medium intensity lights. They are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at KFMZ?
The published remarks say to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 for clearance delivery.

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