KFSO

VFR

FRANKLIN COUNTY STATE

HIGHGATE · VERMONT

Elev
227.9'
Longest RWY
4,001'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KFSO
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,227.9'
MSL · field 227.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +2 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF KFSO

Current METAR

Observed 04:15Z

KFSO 280415Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3014 RMK AO2 T01270047
Wind
100° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.14 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-230 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 W
VFR sectional
MONTREAL
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BTV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHRIS BEITZEL
Address
219 N MAIN ST, BARRE VT 05641

Flight service · Hours

FSS BTV
BURLINGTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0830-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
100° · 6 kt
RWY 18
155°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 155° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,228 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored155° / 335°4,001 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
36PAPI 2-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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 01
KFSO · 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
100LLA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,INSTR,PAJA,RNTL,SALES

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
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

  • Runway conditions are not maintained when unattended.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Burlington Approach at 802-657-4413. When approach is closed contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.Show FAA
  • Birds are in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • From dusk to dawn, the runway end identifier lights for runways 18 and 36 are activated. Medium intensity runway lights for runways 18 and 36 are controlled by the CTAF. The precision approach path indicator for runway 36 operates continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-service fuel is available 24 hours.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36The pavement classification rating value is 200/F/C/X/T.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KFSO

Answer card
ICAO
KFSO
Name
FRANKLIN COUNTY STATE
Location
HIGHGATE, VERMONT
Elevation
227.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,227.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 4,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
100° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Franklin County State Airport sits in Highgate, Vermont. The field elevation is 227.9 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, which is 4,001 ft long and paved with asphalt. There is no control tower. Traffic pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current local guidance says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. The airport is served by Burlington Approach for clearance delivery and approach control when that service is open. If approach is closed, Boston ARTCC handles clearance delivery. Border Air is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours.

A few operational details matter here. Runway end identifier lights for 18 and 36 come on from dusk to dawn. Medium intensity runway lights are controlled by CTAF. The PAPI for runway 36 operates continuously. Runway conditions are not maintained when the airport is unattended. Birds are reported in the vicinity, so keep a sharp scan on departure and arrival. The pavement classification rating is 200/F/C/X/T. For a first visit, plan for an uncontrolled field with published lighting and local traffic on CTAF 122.8 or UNICOM 122.8.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KFSO?
KFSO has one runway, 18/36. It is 4,001 ft long and asphalt.
Does Franklin County State Airport have a control tower?
No. KFSO is non-towered. Arrivals and departures use CTAF 122.8 or UNICOM 122.8 for local traffic calls.
Is there an ILS at KFSO?
No ILS approaches are published for KFSO. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KFSO?
Pattern altitude is not published for KFSO. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current local guidance says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KFSO?
Border Air is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours.
What are the lighting details for runway 18/36 at KFSO?
Runway end identifier lights for 18 and 36 are on from dusk to dawn. Medium intensity runway lights are controlled by CTAF. The PAPI for runway 36 operates continuously.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KFSO?
For clearance delivery, contact Burlington Approach at 802-657-4413. When approach is closed, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.
Are there any operational cautions for KFSO?
Yes. Runway conditions are not maintained when the airport is unattended. Birds are also reported in the vicinity. Plan for extra vigilance on the runway and in the pattern.

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