KSKA -- Fairchild Afb

Spokane, WA, US

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Airport Communications

ATIS: (257.625)
FAIRCHILD TOWER: 120.35 (233.7)
FAIRCHILD GROUND: 123.6 (275.8)
SPOKANE APPROACH: 123.75, 133.35 (263.0, 282.25)
SPOKANE DEPARTURE: 123.75 (282.25)
IC: 123.75 (282.25)
EMERG: 121.5 (243.0)
CLASS C: 123.75, 133.35 (263.0, 282.25)
COMD POST: (311.0, 321.0)
DEP/S: (316.7)
HILIE STAR: 133.35 (263.0)
OPS: (293.7)
PMSV METRO: (234.8)
PTD: 139.3 (372.2)
ZOOMR STAR: 123.75 (282.25)
ASOS at GEG (5.2 E): 509-742-2544
ASOS at SFF (14.2 E): 120.55, 509-535-3290
AWOS-3PT at 68S (21.0 W): 118.525, 509-725-1054
ASOS at DEW (23.4 NE): 135.175, 509-276-2303
  • Area C is southeast of A line connecting rock lake, cheney, felts field & the south side of mica peak 6000/BLO. Use frequencies 124.7/263.0 in area C above 6000.
  • SFA.

Runways

Runway 05/23

Dimensions13899 x 150 feet / 4236 x 46 meters
Surface Concrete / Grooved
Edge LightingHigh Intensity
Runway 05 Runway 23
Coordinates N47°36.45' / W117°40.90'N47°37.35' / W117°37.80'
Elevation 2462.22415.2
Traffic Pattern LeftRight
Runway Heading 66° True246° True
Markings Precision Instrument in good conditionPrecision Instrument in good condition
Glide Slope Indicator P4L (3° Glide Path Angle)P4L (3° Glide Path Angle)
RVR Equipment TouchdownTouchdown
Approach Lights ALSF-IIALSF-I
REIL NoNo

Facility Information

Location

CoordinatesN47°36.90' / W117°39.35'
LocationLocated 10 miles SW of Spokane, WA.
Elevation2462.2 feet MSL
Magnetic Variation16° E

Operations

Airport UsePrivate use
Activation DateDecember 1948
StatusOperational
Control TowerYes
Seg-CircleNo
BeaconWhite-Green — (Lighted Land Airport)
A.R.T.C.C.SEATTLE
F.S.S.SEATTLE
NOTAMs FacilitySKA (NOTAM-D available)
Sectional ChartSEATTLE
Airspace AnalysisNOT ANALYZED
AttendanceALL/ALL/ALL

Ownership

OwnershipAir Force
Owner
USAF
HEADQUARTERS 92 BOMB WING
FAIRCHILD AFB, WA 99011
Manager
BASE OPERATIONS
HEADQUARTERS 92 BOMB WING
FAIRCHILD AFB, WA 99011
509-247-5481

Services Available

Airframe RepairMAJOR
Engine RepairMAJOR
Bulk OxygenLOW

Remarks

  • Jasu: (MA-1A) (A/M32A-86) (MC-1A).
  • Fuel: J8, A++
  • Fluid: SP presair; DE-ICE available for C5 and C17 type aircraft; LOX.
  • Oil: O-148-156 joap.
  • Restricted: prior permission required including scheduled AMC MSN, 24 hour prior coord require. All inbnd passengers/Cargo aircraft must contact comd post no later than 30 minimum prior to landing.
  • Restricted: AMC aircraft operate restricted DUR bird watch condition moderate (takeoff or landing perms only when departure/Arrival RTE avoid ident bird ACT, no LCL IFR/VFR traffic pattern ACT) and severe (takeoff and landing proh WO OG/CC apvl), contact PTD or comd post for current bird watch condition.
  • Caution: DO not mistake spokane intl 4.5 NM E of fairchild AFB. Phase II (the high bird potential HAZ time period) of the bash program is in effect. EXP increased bird ACT (approx) APR-MAY and NOV-DEC; Review or check NOTAM for current bash phase.
  • Air National Guard: dagger operations is open 24/7. Prior permission required for Air National Guard ramp, DSN 370-7100/7133.
  • SFA remarks: aircraft RQR SFA notify Seattle center or approach 20 minimum OUT on any publ frequency.
  • Runway 05/23 ST175 WGT thsd lbs.
  • Pad 5 DZ, 5000' S of runway EFF 1630-2130Z++ MON-FRI.
  • Caution: unctl VEH on taxiways and ramps. Copter operations within vicinity of fairchild AFB.
  • Tran alert service available 1400-0600Z++, closed wkend. Contact base operations NLT 15 minimum OUT for service require. Fleet service available.
  • Miscellaneous: air evac/Tran aircraft contact PTD NLT 15 minimum prior to arrival.
  • Caution: flare rocket frng and demolition of explosives trng WED 1530-1630Z++ and 2000-2100Z++ located 5,000 ft S runway 5-23 ABM taxiway F, maximum altitude 1300 ft.
  • Cstms/AG/IMG: C509-247-5202/5439.
  • ARFF available upon require.
  • Amops available to store classified UP to secret LTD storage capability.
  • Runway condition codes (rwycc) unavailable.
  • Pmsv O/S; Contact weather FLT DSN 657-8411, C509-247-8411. Weather FLT service available H24. AN/FMQ-19 automated observing SYS in use; Augmented by human obsn when NEC.
  • Rectangular 4000 ft, overhead 4500 ft.