Airports / Indiana / FKR
Frankfort Municipal Airport.
Frankfort, Indiana · 860 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
KFKR
IATA FKR
0
Operators based
860
Elevation ft
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
19 nm
To the nearest alternate
Purdue University Airport (LAF), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Frankfort, Indiana, Frankfort Municipal Airport (KFKR / FKR) operates as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 860 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
FKR has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Purdue University Airport (LAF, 19 nm), Grissom Air Reserve Base (GUS, 29 nm), and Indianapolis International Airport (IND, 36 nm). FKR offers 2 runways, the longest 5,000-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of FKR vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from FKR, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KFKR. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Jet Access Frankfort
Your FBO? Claim it, freeFrankfort is conveniently located just 20 minutes from Lafayette. Our professional and courteous staff will assist you with everything you need, from concierge services to fueling to overnight hangar space. New executive lobby and office space are connected to a new, heated hangar.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Daily 08:00-17:00 (24/7 call-out service available)
- Unicom 123.0
- Executive lounge
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- De-icing
- +3 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KFKR
IATA
FKR
FAA / Local
KFKR
Elevation
860 ft
Coordinates
40.2734° N · 86.5621° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs IN fields
state range 387–1,140 ft
At 860 ft, FKR sits higher than 75% of the 53 Indiana fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,000 ft
- 042,527 ft × 70 ftAsphaltLighted
- 095,000 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,000 ft
FKR's 5,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 19nmLAFPurdue University AirportWest Lafayette
- 29nmGUSGrissom Air Reserve BasePeru
- 36nmINDIndianapolis International AirportIndianapolis
- 53nmMIEDelaware County Johnson FieldMuncie
- 60nmHUFTerre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman FieldTerre Haute
- 68nmBMGMonroe County AirportBloomington
Location
Open the full mapKFKR · Frankfort Municipal Airport · Frankfort, IN
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FKR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 249 nm | 59m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 429 nm | 1h 24m |
| New York (TEB) | 571 nm | 1h 44m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 666 nm | 1h 57m |
| Boston (BED) | 700 nm | 2h 2m |
| Houston (HOU) | 768 nm | 2h 11m |
| Austin (AUS) | 812 nm | 2h 17m |
| Denver (DEN) | 831 nm | 2h 20m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FKR?
- Frankfort Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 5,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at FKR?
- Frankfort Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Frankfort Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves FKR: Jet Access Frankfort. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to FKR?
- The closest alternate is Purdue University Airport (LAF), about 19 nm away, followed by Grissom Air Reserve Base (GUS) at 29 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FKR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 59m (249 nm), Washington DC about 1h 24m (429 nm), New York about 1h 44m (571 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.