Airports / Kansas / FSK
Fort Scott Municipal Airport.
Fort Scott, Kansas · 918 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
7 ratings
0
Operators based
918
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#2 / 37
Kansas airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 7 Google ratings , ranked against 37 rated KS fields.
35 nm
To the nearest alternate
Chanute Martin Johnson Airport (CNU), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Fort Scott Municipal Airport (KFSK / FSK) sits in Fort Scott, Kansas, where it functions as a general aviation field. The airport sits 918 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into FSK for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Chanute Martin Johnson Airport (CNU, 35 nm), Joplin Regional Airport (JLN, 41 nm), and Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF, 74 nm). With a single 4,403-foot paved runway, FSK can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from FSK depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Fort Scott.
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Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Fort Scott Municipal Airport FBO
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- Hangar
- Mon-Sat 08:00-17:00 (FBO 7:00-16:00)
- Unicom 122.8
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- +6 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KFSK
IATA
FSK
FAA / Local
FSK
Elevation
918 ft
Coordinates
37.7984° N · 94.7694° 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 KS fields
state range 754–4,219 ft
At 918 ft, FSK sits lower than 86% of the 49 Kansas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,403 ft
- 18/364,403 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,403 ft
FSK's 4,403 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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.
- 35nmCNUChanute Martin Johnson AirportChanute
- 41nmJLNJoplin Regional AirportJoplin
- 74nmSGFSpringfield Branson National AirportSpringfield
- 80nmMKCCharles B. Wheeler Downtown AirportKansas City
- 80nmSZLWhiteman Air Force BaseKnob Noster
- 81nmFOETopeka Regional AirportTopeka
Location
Open the full mapKFSK · Fort Scott Municipal Airport · Fort Scott, KS
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FSK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas (DAL) | 314 nm | 1h 8m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 401 nm | 1h 20m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 404 nm | 1h 20m |
| Austin (AUS) | 478 nm | 1h 31m |
| Denver (DEN) | 479 nm | 1h 31m |
| Houston (HOU) | 490 nm | 1h 32m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 574 nm | 1h 44m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 579 nm | 1h 45m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FSK?
- Fort Scott Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 4,403 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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 FSK?
- Fort Scott Municipal Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,403 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Fort Scott Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves FSK: Fort Scott Municipal Airport FBO. 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 FSK?
- The closest alternate is Chanute Martin Johnson Airport (CNU), about 35 nm away, followed by Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) at 41 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FSK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Dallas about 1h 8m (314 nm), Nashville about 1h 20m (401 nm), Chicago about 1h 20m (404 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.