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KFMZ

Fairmont State Airport · Fairmont

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,636 ft / 499 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 122.90 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Fairmont State Airport (KFMZ), located in Fairmont, 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 1,636 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
Fairmont State Airport
ICAO / IATA
KFMZ / —
Municipality
Fairmont
Country
Region
US-NE — Nebraska
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,636 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 17 / 35
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,316 ft / 1,316 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 179.8° / 359.8°
RWY 17 (179.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (359.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 12 / 30
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,011 ft / 918 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 135° / 315°
RWY 12 (135°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (315°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

CNTR MINNEAPOLIS CNTR
119.40 MHz
CTAF CTAF
122.90 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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Lincoln Airport
75 km / 40 nm
KGRIILS
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
75 km / 41 nm
KOLUILS
Columbus Municipal Airport
98 km / 53 nm
KEARILS
Kearney Regional Airport
122 km / 66 nm
KOFFILS
Offutt Air Force Base
152 km / 82 nm

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