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KF72

Franklin Field · Franklin

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
21 ft / 6 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 122.90 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Franklin Field (KF72), located in Franklin, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 21 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
Franklin Field
ICAO / IATA
KF72 / —
Municipality
Franklin
Country
Region
US-CA — California
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
21 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,240 ft / 988 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 195.5° / 15.5°
RWY 18 (195.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (15.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 09 / 27
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,100 ft / 945 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 105° / 285°
RWY 09 (105°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (285°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

CTAF CTAF
122.90 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KSACILS
Sacramento Executive Airport
24 km / 13 nm
KMHRILS
Sacramento Mather Airport
30 km / 16 nm
KMCCILS
McClellan Airfield
40 km / 22 nm
KSUUILS
Travis Air Force Base
44 km / 24 nm
KSMFILS
Sacramento International Airport
46 km / 25 nm

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