Frankfort Dow Memorial Field

FKS · KFKS · Frankfort, MI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
633 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,050 ft 15/33
Runway
1
Mag var
4W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:40 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:01 AM10:01Z
Sunrise06:34 AM10:34Z
Sunset09:07 PM01:07Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:40 PM01:40Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:40 PM → 06:01 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:07 PM → 05:34 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 053°downwind 323°base 233°final 143°45° entry1533

RWY 15LEFT traffic

Heading
143° mag · 139° true
Dimensions
4,050 × 75 ft
TPA
1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Displaced thr
1,094 ft
CTAF
123.05

Enter the left downwind (heading 323°) on the 45° at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 15
Threshold elev
633 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Road, 20 ft, 201 ft from threshold, 230 ft L of centerline
TDZ elevation
623 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 25k.

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
118.325

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
123.05
UNICOM
123.05

Also

Flight service
132.9 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
338.3TRAVERSE CITY RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

TVC 114.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
TVC · Traverse City VOR/DME 114.60 · 93X High r267° / 27.9 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KFKS
Coordinates
44.6252, -86.2008
Elevation
633 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4W
Sectional chart
GREEN BAY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3P · 118.325 · ☎ 231-352-7573
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
LANSING · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
FKS
Attendance
IREG
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Landing fee
Yes
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
2 SE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 33; PAPI RWY 33; MIRL RWY 15/33 - CTAF (3 MIKE CLICKS TURNS OFF). on 123.05Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 33: 2-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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
FRANKFORT CITY-CO ARPT AUTH
650 AIRPORT RD, FRANKFORT, MI
231-352-9118
Manager
BROOKE TRENTHAM POPP
650 AIRPORT RD, FRANKFORT, MI
231-352-9118
Remarks FAA · 11 notes

General

  • DEER & BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • ADMIN BLDG ACES: PRESS 5-3-2-1.
  • HANG GLIDER ACTIVITY ALONG LAKE MICHIGAN LAKESHORE.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 33; PAPI RWY 33; MIRL RWY 15/33 - CTAF (3 MIKE CLICKS TURNS OFF).

Fuel

  • AVBL SELF SVC VIA CREDIT CARD.

Obstructions

  • +20 FT ROAD.
  • APCH RATIO 17:1 TO DTHR.
  • APCH RATIO 18:1 TO DTHR.

Contact

  • CELL 231-383-2126.

Attendance

  • FOR ON CALL ATTENDANT CALL AMGR.
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About KFKS

Frankfort Dow Memorial Field (FKS · KFKS) is an airport in Frankfort, MI, at 633 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,050 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KFKS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KFKS have a control tower?

No. Frankfort Dow Memorial Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KFKS?

Frankfort Dow Memorial Field has 1 runway; the longest is 4,050 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KFKS?

Frankfort Dow Memorial Field is in Frankfort, MI, at an elevation of 633 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.6252, -86.2008.

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