Fresno Chandler Executive Airport

FCH · KFCH · Fresno, CA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
280 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,627 ft 12/30
Runway
1
Mag var
15E
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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:31 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:39 AM12:39Z
Sunrise06:07 AM13:07Z
Sunset08:03 PM03:03Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:31 PM03:31Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:31 PM → 05:39 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:03 PM → 05:07 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 201°downwind 291°base 021°final 111°45° entry1230

RWY 12RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
111° mag · 126° true
Dimensions
3,627 × 75 ft
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Displaced thr
415 ft
CTAF
123.0

Enter the right downwind (heading 291°) on the 45° at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 12
Threshold elev
278 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Road, 15 ft, 450 ft from threshold, 150 ft L of centerline — 16:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
280 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 17k.

Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
135.225
Clearance — primary
119.0

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
123.0
UNICOM
123.0

Departure & arrival

“Fresno”
App/Dep
119.0

Arrival

“Fresno”
Approach
119.6 secondary

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
323.25APCH/P DEP/P
351.95APCH/S

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

CZQ 112.90 · NLC 113.30 · FRA 115.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CZQ · Clovis TACAN 112.90 · 76X r166° / 9.1 NM
NLC · Lemoore TACAN 113.30 · 80X r003° / 24.4 NM
FRA · Friant VORTAC 115.60 · 103X Low r189° / 24.8 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KFCH / FCH
Coordinates
36.7324, -119.8200
Elevation
280 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
15E
Sectional chart
SAN FRANCISCO
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 135.225 · ☎ 559-488-1040
ARTCC
OAKLAND (ZOA)
Flight service (FSS)
RANCHO MURIETA · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
FCH
Attendance
ALL 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
2 W

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 12 & 30; PAPI RWY 12 & 30; MIRL RWY 12/30 AND TWY LGTS - CTAF BTN SS-SR. on 123.0Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 12: 2-light PAPI (left) · 30: 4-light PAPI (right).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Avionics, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF FRESNO
4995 E. CLINTON WAY, FRESNO, CA
559-621-4500
Manager
FRANCISCO PARTIDA
510 WEST KEARNEY BLVD, FRESNO, CA
559-621-4531
Remarks FAA · 10 notes

General

  • NMRS BIRDS IN VCNTY OF ARPT.
  • PRACTICE LDGS & LOW APCHS & TGL OR STOP-AND-GO OPNS AUTH ONLY BTN 0700-2200.
  • RY 30 CALM WIND RY WHEN WIND REPORTED BY AWOS LESS THAN 5 KNOTS.
  • RY 12 PRACTICE LDGS & LOW APCHS & TGL OR STOP-AND-GO OPNS NOT PERMITTED DUE TO NOISE SENSITIVE RESIDENTIAL AREAS SE OF ARPT.
  • AFT TKOF CLIMB ON RY HEADING UNTIL PASSING 800 FT MSL; FOR SAFETY & NOISE ABATEMENT INITIAL CLIMBOUT AT BEST RATE-OF-CLIMB RECOMMENDED.
  • FOR CD CTC FRESNO APCH AT 559-454-9805.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 12 & 30; PAPI RWY 12 & 30; MIRL RWY 12/30 AND TWY LGTS - CTAF BTN SS-SR.

Fuel

  • 100LL FUEL AVBL 24/7

Obstructions

  • APCH RATIO 46:1 FM DSPLCD THR.
  • APCH RATIO 43:1 FM DSPLCD THR.
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About KFCH

Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH · KFCH) is an airport in Fresno, CA, at 280 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,627 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KFCH, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KFCH have a control tower?

No. Fresno Chandler Executive Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KFCH?

Fresno Chandler Executive Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,627 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KFCH?

Fresno Chandler Executive Airport is in Fresno, CA, at an elevation of 280 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.7324, -119.8200.

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