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KFCT

Vagabond Army Heliport · Yakima

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,378 ft / 420 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 126.20 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
5H/23H · 1,602 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Vagabond Army Heliport (KFCT), located in Yakima, 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 1,378 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
Vagabond Army Heliport
ICAO / IATA
KFCT / —
Municipality
Yakima
Country
Region
US-WA — Washington
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,378 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 5H / 23H
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 1,602 ft / 488 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 65° / 245°
RWY 5H (65°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23H (245°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ATIS ATIS
36.70 MHz
CTAF CTAF
126.20 MHz
OPS OPS
41.50 MHz
POST RANGE CTL
40.20 MHz
RDO RATTLESNAKE
36.70 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KYKMILS
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field
13 km / 7 nm
KEATILS
Pangborn Memorial Airport
83 km / 45 nm
KMWHILS
Grant County International Airport
105 km / 57 nm
KPSCILS
Tri Cities Airport
112 km / 60 nm
KDLSILS
Columbia Gorge Regional Airport
129 km / 70 nm

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