Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KFFT / FFT
- Coordinates
- 38.1817, -84.9068
- Elevation
- 806 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LOUISVILLE
- 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
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:45 AM | 09:45Z |
| Sunrise | 06:17 AM | 10:17Z |
| Sunset | 09:06 PM | 01:06Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:38 PM | 01:38Z |
Plan a flight from KFFT
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 122.8 — Chart 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 in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 07 · 069°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 122.8
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 07 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 07/25
5,006 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 069° mag · 64° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 58 ft, 1,684 ft from threshold, 472 ft R of centerline — 25:1 slope to clear
- Heading
- 249° mag · 244° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3.5°)
- Instrument landing
- LOC/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.95 (FFT)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 50 ft, 1,721 ft from threshold, 355 ft R of centerline — 30:1 slope to clear
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,006 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 120.75 | LEXINGTON APP/DEP |
| ASOS | 119.275 | |
| CLD | 118.1 | CLNC DEL |
| OPS | 41.15 | ARNG OPS |
| RDO | 109.4 | LOUISVILLE RDO |
| UNIC | 122.8 | CTAF/UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FFT · Frankfort | VOR | 109.40 | r119° / 0.1 NM |
| HYK · Lexington | VORTAC | 112.60 | r302° / 24.3 NM |
| IIU · Louisville | VORTAC | 114.80 | r080° / 32 NM |
| BQM · Bowman | VOR-DME | 112.20 | r095° / 35.9 NM |
| FLM · Falmouth | VOR-DME | 117.00 | r229° / 39.7 NM |
Procedures at a glance
Minimums & Hot Spots
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A (additive)
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Instruction
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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.
- ACTVT REIL RWY 07 & 25; PAPI RWY 07 & 25; MIRL RWY 07/25 - CTAF.
- MANAGER'S CELL (502) 545-8111
- PAPI RWY 25 UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
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About KFFT
Capital City Airport (FFT · KFFT) is an airport in Frankfort, KY, at 806 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 on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at KFFT?
Capital City Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,006 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KFFT?
Capital City Airport is in Frankfort, KY, at an elevation of 806 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.1817, -84.9068.
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