Airports / Kentucky / FTK
Godman Army Air Field.
Fort Knox, Kentucky · 756 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
19 nm
To the nearest alternate
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Fort Knox, Kentucky, Godman Army Air Field (KFTK / FTK) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 756 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list FTK as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF, 19 nm), Bowman Field (LOU, 24 nm), and Owensboro Daviess County Airport (OWB, 58 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 5,184-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Trip costs from FTK are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from FTK to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
KFTK
IATA
FTK
FAA / Local
FTK
Elevation
756 ft
Coordinates
37.9071° N · 85.9721° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs KY fields
state range 407–1,473 ft
At 756 ft, FTK sits lower than 57% of the 28 Kentucky fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 5,184 ft
- 18/365,184 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15/334,853 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 05/231,900 ft × 90 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,184 ft
FTK's 5,184 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.
- 19nmSDFLouisville Muhammad Ali International AirportLouisville
- 24nmLOUBowman FieldLouisville
- 58nmOWBOwensboro Daviess County AirportOwensboro
- 60nmBWGBowling Green Warren County Regional AirportBowling Green
- 65nmLEXBlue Grass AirportLexington
- 74nmEVVEvansville Regional AirportEvansville
Location
Open the full mapKFTK · Godman Army Air Field · Fort Knox, KY
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FTK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 260 nm | 1h 0m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 405 nm | 1h 21m |
| New York (TEB) | 580 nm | 1h 45m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 612 nm | 1h 49m |
| Houston (HOU) | 679 nm | 1h 59m |
| Boston (BED) | 726 nm | 2h 5m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 736 nm | 2h 7m |
| Austin (AUS) | 742 nm | 2h 8m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FTK?
- Godman Army Air Field's longest paved runway is 5,184 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 FTK?
- Godman Army Air Field has 3 runways; the longest measures 5,184 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to FTK?
- The closest alternate is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), about 19 nm away, followed by Bowman Field (LOU) at 24 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FTK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 0m (260 nm), Washington DC about 1h 21m (405 nm), New York about 1h 45m (580 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.