KFFT · FFT

Capital City Airport

Frankfort, KentuckyElevation 806 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 5,006 ft

07/25
Dimensions
5,506 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 0764°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 25244°T
ILSLOC/DME
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Capital City Airport is in Frankfort, Kentucky. Field elevation 806 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDREW UNDERWOOD
Manager phone502-564-0339
AttendedALL SAT-SUN, 0900–1800
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKFFT / FFT
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)INDIANAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)LOUISVILLE
RegionKentucky
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.1817, -84.9068
Distance from city1 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

120.75
LEXINGTON APP/DEP
A/D
119.275
ASOS
ASOS
118.1
CLNC DEL
CLD
41.15
ARNG OPS
OPS
109.4
LOUISVILLE RDO
RDO
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

MANAGER'S CELL (502) 545-8111
MILITARY: ARNG OPS - UHF FREQ 226.55
NOISE ABATEMENT PROCS: RWY 7 DEPG ACFT MNTN RWY HDG TO 1800 FT MSL BFR TURNING.
PVT AP WITH TURF RWY LCTD 3/4 NM NW OF RWY 07 THR.
MIL HEL USE RIGHT BASE TO RWY 25.
DEER & BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
CTC ANG OPS 42.25/139.35/226.6.
CAUTION: DANIEL BOONE HELI 1/2 NM N OF RWY 25 THR; MIL HEL TFC OPS N OF RWY.
ACTVT REIL RWY 07 & 25; PAPI RWY 07 & 25; MIRL RWY 07/25 - CTAF.
PAPI RWY 25 UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KFFT have a METAR?
Yes. KFFT is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KFFT have a TAF?
When KFFT issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KFFT?
KFFT sits at 806 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KFFT?
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.