Frankfort Clinton County Regional Airport

FKR · KFKR · Frankfort, IN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
861 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,000 ft 09/27
Runways
2
Mag var
2W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:28 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:16 AM10:16Z
Sunrise06:47 AM10:47Z
Sunset08:58 PM00:58Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:28 PM01:28Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:28 PM → 06:16 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:58 PM → 05:47 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Advisories

NOTAMs

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 126°downwind 036°base 306°final 216°45° entry22270409

RWY 22LEFT traffic

Heading
216° mag · 214° true
Dimensions
2,527 × 70 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (right) (4°)
CTAF
123.0

Enter the left downwind (heading 036°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 22
Threshold elev
857 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Road, 19 ft, 370 ft from threshold, 140 ft R of centerline — 8:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
25 ft
TDZ elevation
857 ft

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k, Double wheel 20k.

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
124.325

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
123.0
UNICOM
123.0

Departure & arrival

“Grissom”
App/Dep
123.85

Also

Flight service
123.85 LOW

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
291.675APCH/P DEP/P

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

Nearby navigation aids

OKK 113.50 · BVT 115.10 · VHP 116.30 · +1
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
OKK · Kokomo TACAN 113.50 · 82X r242° / 27.7 NM
BVT · Boiler VORTAC 115.10 · 98X High r125° / 28.7 NM
VHP · Brickyard VORTAC 116.30 · 110X High r341° / 29 NM
GUS · Grissom TACAN 108.45 · 21Y r222° / 29.1 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
KFKR
Coordinates
40.2734, -86.5622
Elevation
861 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2W
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 124.325 · ☎ 765-654-0328
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
TERRE HAUTE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
HUF
Attendance
ALL 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1960/12
Distance from city
3 W

Activity & hazards NASR

  • Parachute jumping — to 12,000 ft AGL · 0900-2000 DAILY

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 09 & 27; MIRL RWY 04/22 & 09/27 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 04/22 & 09/27 PRESET LOW INTST; INCR INTST - CTAF. on 123.0Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 22: 2-light PAPI (right) · 09: 2-light PAPI (left) · 27: 2-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
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Agricultural, Charter, Instruction, Parachute ops, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
FRANKFORT ARPT AUTH
3009 W STATE ROAD 28, FRANKFORT, IN
765-654-6275
Manager
NICK RASMUSSEN
3009 W STATE ROAD 28, FRANKFORT, IN
765-654-6275
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
  • COYOTE ON & INVOF ARPT.

Runways

  • 420 FT SWY NE END. 20 FT WIDE DITCH PERPENDICULAR TO RWY 100 FT W OF CNTRLN.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 09 & 27; MIRL RWY 04/22 & 09/27 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 04/22 & 09/27 PRESET LOW INTST; INCR INTST - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • CLOSEST INTCP POINT.
  • CLNC SLOPE 20:1 @ THLD
  • 30:1 @ THLD

Attendance

  • SVC AFT HR - AMGR.
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About KFKR

Frankfort Clinton County Regional Airport (FKR · KFKR) is an airport in Frankfort, IN, at 861 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KFKR, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KFKR have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KFKR?

Frankfort Clinton County Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KFKR?

Frankfort Clinton County Regional Airport is in Frankfort, IN, at an elevation of 861 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.2734, -86.5622.

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