Fairmont State Airport
FMZ · KFMZ · Fairmont, NE · Non-towered · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 09:14 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:58 AM | 10:58Z |
| Sunrise | 06:29 AM | 11:29Z |
| Sunset | 08:43 PM | 01:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:14 PM | 02:14Z |
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Density altitude today projected curve · departure window · takeoff roll
Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 12LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 132° mag · 135° true
- Dimensions
- 3,021 × 60 ft
- TPA
- 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Concrete
- CTAF
- 122.9
Enter the left downwind (heading 312°) on the 45° at 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 12
- Threshold elev
- 1,636 ft
- Markings
- basic
- TDZ elevation
- 1,636 ft
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 3,021 ft | |
| 17/35 | 4,317 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Also
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 278.8 | HASTINGS RCAG (LOW) |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
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Charts & procedures
Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →
Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KFMZ
- Coordinates
- 40.5861, -97.5731
- Elevation
- 1,636 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBUS · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- OLU
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0800-1700
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1944/07
- Distance from city
- 3 S
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- ACTVT MIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF. on 122.9 — Chart Supplement ↗
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
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
- Parking
- tiedowns
- Other services
- Agricultural, Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 5 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Runways
- SGFNT CRACKS, SPALLS, & ALKALI-SILICA REACTIVITY.
Lighting
- ACTVT MIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF.
Fuel
- CTC AMGR FOR FUEL; CASH OR CK ONLY.
Attendance
- AMGR RESIDENCE ON ARPT.
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About KFMZ
Fairmont State Airport (FMZ · KFMZ) is an airport in Fairmont, NE, at 1,636 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,317 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KFMZ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KFMZ have a control tower?
No. Fairmont State Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at KFMZ?
Fairmont State Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 4,317 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KFMZ?
Fairmont State Airport is in Fairmont, NE, at an elevation of 1,636 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.5861, -97.5731.
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