Northern Colorado Regional
FNL · KFNL · Fort Collins/Loveland, CO · Towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:31 PM
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:16 AM | 12:16Z |
| Sunrise | 06:43 AM | 12:43Z |
| Sunset | 07:04 PM | 01:04Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:31 PM | 01:31Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 15LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 152° mag · 161° true
- Dimensions
- 8,500 × 100 ft
- TPA
- 6,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Lights
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- CTAF
- 118.4
More details — RWY 15
- Threshold elev
- 4,977 ft
- Markings
- precision
- Threshold crossing height
- 54 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 4,990 ft
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 8,500 / 8,500 / 8,500 / 8,500 ft
- End lights
- REIL
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 8,500 ft | |
| 06/24 | 2,189 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
“Noco”Taxi & takeoff
“Noco”Departure & arrival
“Denver”Also
ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (9 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 119.3 | TOMSN STAR |
| 120.35 | DANDD STAR · LARKS · POWDR STAR · QUAIL STAR · RAMMS STAR |
| 127.05 | BRNKO RNAV STAR · PINNR RNAV STAR |
| 251.125 | APCH/P DEP/P |
| 307.3 | TOMSN STAR |
| 363.25 | BRNKO RNAV STAR · PINNR RNAV STAR |
| 371.85 | DENVER/A/ RCAG (LOW/HIGH) |
| 377.075 | HAYDEN RCAG (HIGH) |
| 379.3 | DANDD STAR · LARKS STAR · POWDR STAR · QUAIL STAR · RAMMS STAR |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Instrument landing systems
RWY 33
| Runway | ILS |
|---|---|
| RWY 33 | ILS · CAT I · LOC 109.5 (FNL) · GS 3.00° |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
GLL 114.20 · BJC 115.40 · DVV 114.70
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLL · Gill | VOR/DME | 114.20 · 89X | High | r248° / 21.2 NM |
| BJC · Jeffco | VOR/DME | 115.40 · 101X | High | r359° / 32.7 NM |
| DVV · Mile High | VORTAC | 114.70 · 94X | High | r324° / 37.8 NM |
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Charts & procedures
Lowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →
Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / FAA LID
- KFNL / FNL
- Coordinates
- 40.4518, -105.0113
- Elevation
- 5,020 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9E
- Sectional chart
- CHEYENNE
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- Tower hours
- 1500-0100Z++
- Airspace
- Class E
- Weather station
- AWOS-3PT · 135.075 · ☎ 970-669-9187
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DENVER · 122.4 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- FSS outlet
- RCO → Denver Radio (24)
- NOTAM facility
- FNL
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- FAR 139 class
- I B
- Contract fuel
- Yes
- Distance from city
- 9 SE
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- DUSK-DAWN: ACTVT MALSR RWY 33; REIL RWY 15; PAPI RWY 33; HIRL RWY 15/33; TWY LGTS - CTAF. PAPI RWY 15 ON CONSLY. on 118.4 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 15: 4-light PAPI (left) · 33: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.
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
- HIGH/LOW
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales, Survey
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 12 notes
General
- RSCD UNMON 0500-1300Z++
- FOR CD CTC DENVER APCH AT 303-342-1916.
- RWY 24 THLD NOT VISIBLE BY TWR.
Runways
- PCR VALUE: 581/F/D/X/T
- EDGE REFLECTORS FULL LEN.
- RWY 33 CALM WIND RWY 5 KTS OR LESS.
Lighting
- DUSK-DAWN: ACTVT MALSR RWY 33; REIL RWY 15; PAPI RWY 33; HIRL RWY 15/33; TWY LGTS - CTAF. PAPI RWY 15 ON CONSLY.
Fuel
- H24 WITH CREDIT CARD.
- H24 WITH CREDIT CARD.
Obstructions
- CONC HEADWALL 43 FT L & R OF CNTRLN 815 FT FM THR.
- 2 - 4 FT DITCH WI 55 FT L & R OF CNTRLN FULL LEN.
Attendance
- SVC - 130.575 OR 970-667-2574.
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About KFNL
Northern Colorado Regional (FNL · KFNL) is an airport in Fort Collins/Loveland, CO, at 5,020 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 8,500 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KFNL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KFNL have a control tower?
Yes. Northern Colorado Regional has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KFNL?
Northern Colorado Regional has 2 runways; the longest is 8,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KFNL?
Northern Colorado Regional is in Fort Collins/Loveland, CO, at an elevation of 5,020 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.4518, -105.0113.
More about KFNL
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