Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (FFO): Codes, Runways & Location
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (IATA: FFO · ICAO: KFFO) is a medium-sized airport serving Dayton, United States. It lies at 39.8261° N, 84.0483° W, 823 ft (251 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Dayton in United States. It is identified by the IATA code FFO and the ICAO code KFFO. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3840 m (12600 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: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 823 ft (251 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) about 17 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 ≈ 3,840 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Where is Wright-Patterson Air Force Base located?
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is located in Dayton, United States. Its coordinates are 39.8261° N, 84.0483° W.
What is the airport code for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base?
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has an IATA code of FFO and an ICAO code of KFFO.
How long is the runway at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base?
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base's longest runway is about 3840 m (12600 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Wright-Patterson Air Force Base have?
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Wright-Patterson Air Force Base a major airport?
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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