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(KFFT) Capital City Airport

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Frankfort, KY
(502) 564-0339

Overview

Civil
Public Use
Attendance:

Attended

Year-round,Mon-Fri/0700-2000
FAA
Year-round,Sat-Sun/0900-1800
FAA
Runways:
07/25

Runway length: 5,506 ft (1,678 m)

Elevation:
813 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
No
Airspace:
Unknown
Fees:
Tie Down, Other

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FBO Fee Details:
Capital City Airport
Timezone:
EDT (UTC-04:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
6:20 am - 8:57 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
9:28 pm
(Today)
 - 
5:48 am
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$5.29
100LL (full)
$5.04
100LL (self)
$4.75
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)
$4.50
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (self)

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Distance From:

Distance To:

Capital City


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Runway 07/25

Dimensions:
5,506 × 100 ft
(1,678 × 30 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 76,000 lbs
Double wheel: 100,000 lbs
Double tandem: 82,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
n/a
Designator:0725
Elevation: 812.5 ft 783.6 ft
Heading: 069° magnetic
064° true
249° magnetic
244° true
Gradient: 0.52% down 0.52% up
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: non-precision, in Good condition non-precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC:n/a LOC/DME
Obstructions:

Trees, 384 ft Right ft of center, 66 ft high, 1,649 ft from end, 21:1 clearance slope

Tree, 311 ft Left ft of center, 57 ft high, 1,607 ft from end, 24:1 clearance slope

Comments:n/a
Papi Rwy 25 Unusbl Byd 8 Degs Right of Cntrln.
FAA

TFRs

Location: FFT
Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.
TFR count: 0
No TFRs were found for KFFT. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAMs

Location: FFT
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 17 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
Number:Start Date:
(UTC)
End Date:
(UTC)
Condition:
05/023 05/28/2025 1838 07/12/2025 1838
OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2017-ASO-15327-OE) 380040N0850813W (15.0NM SW FFT) 1084FT (270FT AGL) U/S
04/026 04/24/2025 1127
RWY 25 RWY END ID LGT U/S
03/005 03/04/2025 0256
NAV VOR U/S
05/022 05/28/2025 0110 08/25/2025 0400
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1212591) 380850.90N0845846.90W (4.0NM WSW FFT) 1069.9FT (238.8FT AGL) U/S
5/7138 05/30/2025 1852
IAP CAPITAL CITY, FRANKFORT, KY. RNAV (GPS) RWY 25, AMDT 4A... LPV ALL CATS DA 1127/ HAT 337. 2505301852-270…
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04/027 04/25/2025 1617 07/25/2025 0400
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1032921) 381001.40N0845225.20W (1.8NM ESE FFT) 1014.1FT (202.1FT AGL) U/S
05/006 05/05/2025 1850
COM REMOTE TRANS/REC 118.65 U/S
05/016 05/17/2025 0255 08/14/2025 0400
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1036601) 381037.00N0850625.00W (9.4NM W FFT) 1479.0FT (297.9FT AGL) U/S

Additional Remarks

Caution: Daniel Boone Heli 1/2 Nm N of Rwy 25 Thr; Mil Hel Tfc Operations N of Rwy.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ctc Ang Operations 42.25/139.35/226.6.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Deer & Birds on & In vicinity of Arpt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Mil Hel Use Right Base to Rwy 25.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Military: Arng Operations - Uhf Freq 226.55
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement Procs: Rwy 7 Depg Acft Mntn Rwy Hdg to 1800 Ft MSL Bfr Turning.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Pvt Ap with Turf Rwy Lctd 3/4 Nm Northwest of Rwy 07 Thr.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration

Noise Abatement

No noise abatement procedures provided by airport manager. Please check Additional Remarks section for FAA generated noise abatement procedures.

Instrument Procedures

Data Cycle:
Effective: 5/15/25 - 6/12/25

Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 38.18173, -84.90675
  • 38° 10′ 54.2″ N, 84° 54′ 24.3″ W
  • 38° 10.904′ N, 84° 54.405′ W
ARTCC:
Indianapolis (ZID)
App/Depart Control Facility:
LEX
Chart:
NACO: Cincinnati Sectional
FSS:
Louisville (LOU)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
05W (2015)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Pilot Activated Lighting:
  • low intensity: 3 clicks in 3 secs
  • medium intensity: 5 clicks in 5 secs
  • high intensity: 7 clicks in 7 secs
AM
Actvt REIL Rwy 07 & 25; PAPI Rwy 07 & 25; MIRL Rwy 07/25 - CTAF.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
Approach/Departure 120.75 Lexington
ASOS 119.275T
(502) 227-5087
Clearance Delivery 118.65 Lexington
CTAF 122.8
UNICOM 122.8

Navaids

Services

Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
None
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation
AM
Activities:
Intensive Flight Training
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported

Aircraft & Activity

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Webcams

There are no webcams listed for KFFT. If you are aware of any webcams at or near the airport, please contact your airport manager or email airportdirectory@aopa.org.

METARs

METARs from this airport:

KFFT
VFR
Obsv:
7:53 AM GMT
(8 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
250°
@ 7 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.73 "Hg
Temp:
16.1 °C (61.0 °F)
Dew Pt:
13.9 °C (57.0 °F)
Cld:
  • Few clouds 10000' AGL
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METARs from nearby reporting stations:

KLEX
17 nm SE
VFR
Obsv:
7:54 AM GMT
(7 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
240°
@ 8 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.73 "Hg
Temp:
15.0 °C (59.0 °F)
Dew Pt:
12.8 °C (55.0 °F)
Cld:
  • Few clouds 12000' AGL
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TAFs

TAFs from nearby airports:

KLEX TAF
17 nm SE
Issued:
5:20 AM GMT
(3 hours ago)
Today 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
250°
@ 9 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 7000' AGL
Wx:
Showers in vicinity
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Today 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
280°
@ 9 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 25000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
290°
@ 12 G 21 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 4500' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT
PROB30
Vis:
4 SM
Wind:
CALM
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 5000' AGL
Wx:
Light Rainshowers
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Today 9:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
310°
@ 11 G 19 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 6000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 12:00 AM - 6:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
320°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 25000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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KSDF TAF
39 nm W
Issued:
5:20 AM GMT
(3 hours ago)
Today 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
260°
@ 8 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 8000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
290°
@ 10 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 10000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 4:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
300°
@ 13 G 22 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 5000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 12:00 AM - 9:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
350°
@ 7 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 9000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
CALM
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 25000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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KRGA TAF
43 nm SE
Issued:
11:44 PM GMT
(8 hours ago)
Today 12:00 AM - 2:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
270°
@ 8 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 2900' AGL
  • Scattered clouds 4500' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 2:00 AM - 4:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
240°
@ 9 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 10000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 4:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
290°
@ 11 G 20 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 25000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

Drew Underwood
88 Airport Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-0339 (Office)

Owner

Commonwealth of Kentucky
90 Airport Rd
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-3714 (Office)
Remarks:
Manager's Cell (502) 545-8111
FAA

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