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35KY

Welcome Field · Franklin

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
695 ft / 212 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
11/29 · 2,000 ft · TURF-GLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Welcome Field (35KY), located in Franklin, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 695 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Welcome Field
ICAO / IATA
35KY / —
Municipality
Franklin
Country
Region
US-KY — Kentucky
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
695 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 11 / 29
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,000 ft / 610 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: TURF-G
Heading: ° / 285.5°
RWY 11
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (285.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KBWGILS
Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport
34 km / 18 nm
KBNAILS
Nashville International Airport
65 km / 35 nm
KHOPILS
Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell)
76 km / 41 nm
KMQYILS
Smyrna Airport
79 km / 43 nm
KOWBILS
Owensboro Daviess County Airport
124 km / 67 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026