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KFCS

Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field · Fort Carson

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
5,838 ft / 1,779 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 125.50 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
13/31 · 4,573 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (KFCS), located in Fort Carson, 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 5,838 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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
Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field
ICAO / IATA
KFCS / FCS
Municipality
Fort Carson
Country
Region
US-CO — Colorado
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
5,838 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 13 / 31
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,573 ft / 1,394 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 137.2° / 317.2°
RWY 13 (137.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31 (317.2°)
111.75 MHz
IDENT: FCS | CRS: 317°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D SPRINGS APP/DEP
124.00 MHz
A/G FLT FLW
38.35 MHz
ATIS ATIS
108.80 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
44.10 MHz
PTD PTD/OPS
141.15 MHz
TWR TWR
125.50 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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KAPAILS
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KBKFILS
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KDENILS
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132 km / 71 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026