KFRH

VFR

FRENCH LICK MUNI

FRENCH LICK · INDIANA

Elev
792.2'
Longest RWY
5,500'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KFRH
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,792.2'
MSL · field 792.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08
H/W +12 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF KFRH

Current METAR

Observed 23:55Z

KFRH 272355Z AUTO 10013KT 7SM SCT006 BKN032 OVC075 16/16 A2980 RMK AO1
Wind
100° @ 13 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.80 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,251 ft
Ceiling
3,200 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
3 NM SW
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
HUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MATTHEW CARSON
Address
9764 W. C. RD. 375 S., FRENCH LICK IN 47432

Flight service · Hours

FSS HUF
TERRE HAUTE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-SAT · 0900-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
100° · 13 kt
RWY 08
072°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 08

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 072° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,792 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored72° / 252°5,500 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
085,500'5,500'5,309'5,309'PAPI 4-box left(3°)25', trees, 700' from thr, slope 20
265,500'5,500'5,298'5,298'PAPI 4-box left(3°)34', trees, 1320' from thr, slope 32

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 26
SF
JIF
108.7
RNAV (GPS) RWY 08
KFRH · 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

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

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 Louisville Approach at 502-375-7499.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 08/26 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 08There is 8 foot brush 110 feet from the runway end at runway 08.Show FAA
  • 26There is 8 foot brush 40 feet from the runway end and 240 feet left of centerline at runway 26.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For service after hours call 812-653-5561.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KFRH

Answer card
ICAO
KFRH
Name
FRENCH LICK MUNI
Location
FRENCH LICK, INDIANA
Elevation
792.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,792.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 5,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
100° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

French Lick Muni sits in French Lick, Indiana. Field elevation is 792.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 08/26, at 5,500 ft. There is no control tower. Runway 26 has an ILS approach. Pattern altitude is not published, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

The on-field FBO is French Lick Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (812) 936-2222 for current service details. The published remarks also note after-hours service by phone at 812-653-5561. Runway lights on 08/26 are activated by the CTAF. That helps for night arrivals. You still need to brief the lighting procedure before you go.

Watch the runway ends. There is 8 ft brush 110 ft beyond the runway 08 end. There is also 8 ft brush 40 ft beyond the runway 26 end. It sits 240 ft left of centerline. Louisville Approach handles approach and departure services. Clearance delivery is also through Louisville Approach. For a first trip in, expect a non-towered field with published instrument service on runway 26. There is one runway only. Stay sharp on the departure and arrival brief.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at French Lick Muni (KFRH)?
KFRH has one runway, 08/26. It is 5,500 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
Does KFRH have a tower?
No. French Lick Muni is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic and coordinate with UNICOM on the same frequency.
What ILS approach is available at KFRH?
There is one ILS approach at KFRH. It serves runway 26.
What is the pattern altitude at French Lick Muni?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KFRH?
French Lick Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (812) 936-2222 for current service details.
How do the runway lights work at KFRH?
The medium intensity runway lights on 08/26 are activated by the CTAF. Brief that procedure before night operations so you are ready to turn them on from the radio.
Are there any runway end obstructions at French Lick Muni?
Yes. The published remarks note 8 ft brush 110 ft beyond the runway 08 end. They also note 8 ft brush 40 ft beyond the runway 26 end. It is 240 ft left of centerline.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KFRH?
Louisville Approach handles clearance delivery. The published remarks give 502-375-7499 for that purpose.

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