Capital City Airport

FFT · KFFT · Frankfort, KY · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
812 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,006 ft 07/25
Runway
1
Mag var
5W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:15 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:15 AM10:15Z
Sunrise06:45 AM10:45Z
Sunset08:46 PM00:46Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:15 PM01:15Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:15 PM → 06:15 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:46 PM → 05:45 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 159°downwind 069°base 339°final 249°45° entry2507

RWY 25LEFT traffic

Heading
249° mag · 244° true
Dimensions
5,006 × 100 ft
TPA
1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3.5°)
ILS
LOC/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.95 (FFT)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 069°) on the 45° at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 25
Threshold elev
784 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Tree, 50 ft, 1,721 ft from threshold, 355 ft R of centerline — 30:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
31 ft
TDZ elevation
790 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 76k, Double wheel 100k, Dual tandem 82k. PCN 29.

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

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.275
Clearance — primary
118.65

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Departure & arrival

“Lexington”
App/Dep
120.75

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

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
298.9APCH/P DEP/P

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

Instrument landing systems

RWY 25
RunwayILS
RWY 25LOC/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.95 (FFT)

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

Nearby navigation aids

FFT 109.40 · HYK 112.60 · IIU 114.80 · +1
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
FFT · Frankfort VOR 109.40 Terminal r119° / 0.1 NM
HYK · Lexington VOR/DME 112.60 · 73X Low r302° / 24.3 NM
IIU · Louisville VORTAC 114.80 · 95X High r080° / 32 NM
FLM · Falmouth VOR/DME 117.00 · 117X High r229° / 39.7 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KFFT / FFT
Coordinates
38.1817, -84.9068
Elevation
812 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5W
Sectional chart
CINCINNATI
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
ASOS · 119.275 · ☎ 502-227-5087
ARTCC
INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
Flight service (FSS)
LOUISVILLE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
FFT
Attendance
MON-FRI 0700-2000; SAT-SUN 0900-1800
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1954/07
Distance from city
1 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 07 & 25; PAPI RWY 07 & 25; MIRL RWY 07/25 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 07: 4-light PAPI (left) · 25: 4-light PAPI (left).

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 (additive)
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
90 AIRPORT RD, FRANKFORT, KY
502-564-3714
Manager
DREW UNDERWOOD
88 AIRPORT ROAD, FRANKFORT, KY
502-564-0339
Remarks FAA · 10 notes

General

  • CAUTION: DANIEL BOONE HELI 1/2 NM N OF RWY 25 THR; MIL HEL TFC OPS N OF RWY.
  • DEER & BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • MIL HEL USE RIGHT BASE TO RWY 25.
  • PVT AP WITH TURF RWY LCTD 3/4 NM NW OF RWY 07 THR.
  • NOISE ABATEMENT PROCS: RWY 7 DEPG ACFT MNTN RWY HDG TO 1800 FT MSL BFR TURNING.
  • MILITARY: ARNG OPS - UHF FREQ 226.55
  • CTC ANG OPS 42.25/139.35/226.6.

Runways

  • PAPI RWY 25 UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 07 & 25; PAPI RWY 07 & 25; MIRL RWY 07/25 - CTAF.

Contact

  • MANAGER'S CELL (502) 545-8111
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About KFFT

Capital City Airport (FFT · KFFT) is an airport in Frankfort, KY, at 812 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,006 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KFFT, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KFFT have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KFFT?

Capital City Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,006 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KFFT?

Capital City Airport is in Frankfort, KY, at an elevation of 812 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.1817, -84.9068.

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