KFCT
Vagabond Army Heliport
Yakima, WashingtonElevation 1,378 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
05/23
RWY 0569°T
Traffic patternRight
RWY 23249°T
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Vagabond Army Heliport is in Yakima, Washington. Field elevation 1,378 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipArmy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerKENNETH GORDON
Manager phone509-577-3719
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 1600–0800Z++
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKFCT
SectionalSEATTLE
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)SEATTLE
RegionWashington
CountryUnited States
Coordinates46.6694, -120.4560
Distance from city5 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF126.200
FREQUENCIES
Communications
36.7
ATIS
ATIS
126.2
CTAF
CTAF
41.5
OPS
OPS
40.2
RANGE CTL
POST
36.7
RATTLESNAKE
RDO
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›RSTD - 24 HR PPR CTC BASE OPS DSN 638-3271, C509-577-3271.
›PPR SINGLE ENGINE F/W ACFT, MULTI-ENGINE ACFT NA.
›OPS - 142.3 395.225 REMOTED TO GRAY AAF, WA (KGRF) MANNED CONT. CLSD HOL.
›BE AWARE OF POWERLINES EAST OF RY.
›(A70) POL 0800-1530 ++ OTHER TIMES 8 HR PRIOR NOTICE SAT SUN V355-8311 C509-577-3204.
›WX SVCS CONTACT KGRF WX C253-967-7061 OR 25 OWS, DAVIS-MONTHAN AFB, DSN228-6598.
›ACFT PARKING LIMITED AND CAN'T BE ASSURED. RON CAN'T BE ASSURED. ALL ACFT CTC RATTLESNAKE RADIO PRIOR TO ENTRY R6714 A-D, F-H.
›SERVICE - FUEL F24 (MIL); 1600-0800Z++, DSN 638-3367, C509-577-3367, OT C509-317-1017
›FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
›ACTVT MIRL RY 05/23 - CTAF.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KFCT have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for KFCT. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does KFCT have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for KFCT. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KFCT?
KFCT sits at 1,378 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KFCT?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.