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KFKS
Frankfort Dow Memorial Field · Frankfort
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
633 ft / 193 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
AWOS 118.33 MHz (AWOS 3)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
15/33 · 4,050 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Frankfort Dow Memorial Field (KFKS), located in Frankfort, 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 633 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.
Full Name
Frankfort Dow Memorial Field
ICAO / IATA
KFKS / —
Municipality
Frankfort
Country
Region
US-MI — Michigan
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
633 ft
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Runway 15 / 33
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,050 ft / 1,234 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 139.3° / 319.3°
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 139.3° / 319.3°
RWY 15 (139.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (319.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
AWOS AWOS 3
118.33 MHz
CNTR MINNEAPOLIS CNTR
132.90 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
123.05 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026