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KFKN

Franklin Regional Airport · Franklin

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
41 ft / 12 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
RDO 110.60 MHz (LEESBURG RDO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Franklin Regional Airport (KFKN), 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 41 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 Regional Airport
ICAO / IATA
KFKN / FKN
Municipality
Franklin
Country
Region
US-VA — Virginia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
41 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09 / 27
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,977 ft / 1,517 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 80.8° / 260.8°
RWY 09 (80.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (260.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 14 / 32
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,098 ft / 1,249 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 138.2° / 318.3°
RWY 14 (138.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (318.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D NORFOLK APP/DEP
127.90 MHz
AWOS AWOS 3
124.67 MHz
RDO LEESBURG RDO
110.60 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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KPHFILS
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KNGUILS
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61 km / 33 nm
KLFIILS
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65 km / 35 nm
KORFILS
Norfolk International Airport
66 km / 36 nm

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