Fairchild Air Force Base (SKA): Codes, Runways & Location
Fairchild Air Force Base (IATA: SKA · ICAO: KSKA) is a medium-sized airport serving Spokane, United States. It lies at 47.6151° N, 117.6560° W, 2461 ft (750 m) above sea level.
Overview of Fairchild Air Force Base
Fairchild Air Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Spokane in United States. It is identified by the IATA code SKA and the ICAO code KSKA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Fairchild Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 4236 m (13899 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 2461 ft (750 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Spokane International Airport (GEG) about 9 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 4,236 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairchild Air Force Base
Where is Fairchild Air Force Base located?
Fairchild Air Force Base is located in Spokane, United States. Its coordinates are 47.6151° N, 117.6560° W.
What is the airport code for Fairchild Air Force Base?
Fairchild Air Force Base has an IATA code of SKA and an ICAO code of KSKA.
How long is the runway at Fairchild Air Force Base?
Fairchild Air Force Base's longest runway is about 4236 m (13899 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Fairchild Air Force Base have?
Fairchild Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Fairchild Air Force Base a major airport?
Fairchild Air Force Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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