1
Runway
6
Frequencies
0
Procedures
Quick Facts
FAA
FCS
Elevation
5,838 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
6
Tower
Yes
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
38.678, -104.757
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
5,838 ft MSL
Control Tower
Yes
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
DENVER
Coordinates
38.6784, -104.7570
Ownership
MR
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
Nearby Weather Cameras
No camera at FCS. Showing nearest cameras.
Colorado Springs Muni Airport
West · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total
8 NM away
Fremont County Airport
NorthWest · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total
25 NM away
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| ID | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 13 / 31 | 4,500 ft | 75 ft | ASP | - | - | - |
Frequencies
| Type | Frequency | Name | Call Sign | Use | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A/D | 124 | SPRINGS APP/DEP | - | - | - |
| A/G | 38.35 | FLT FLW | - | - | - |
| ATIS | 108.8 | ATIS | - | - | - |
| PMSV | XXX.XXX | PMSV METRO | - | - | - |
| PTD | XXX.XXX | PTD/OPS | - | - | - |
| TWR | XXX.XXX | TWR | - | - | - |
Airport Remarks
- SVC: NO FUEL AVBL.
- CAUTION: EXTV ARTILLERY AND SMALL ARMS FRNG. DUR PERIODS OF STRONG SW SFC WIND EXP STRUCTURE AND TRRN GENERATED TURB WITH WINDSHEAR NEAR THE APCH END RWY 13.
- MISC: WX TECHNICIAN, C719-801-3620 AVBL HTTPS://25OWS.DM.AF.MIL, C520-228-6598/6599.
- UNITS TMPRLY ASGND ARE RQRD TO COORD WX SUPPORT IAW AFMAN 15-129. AUGMENTED WX OBSN VIEW RSTD FROM 180-270 DEG AND 310-340 DEG BY FLT LINE FAC AND BLDGS.
- RSTD: 24 HR PPR FOR ALL ACFT. CTC BASE OPS DSN 691-3935, C719-801-3935.
- 500 FT OVRN ON NW EOR, ACTF MAY TAX IN THIS AREA, UNUSE TO F/W ACFT FOR TKOF/LDG/ROLLOUT.
- RWY 13/31 NSTD MARKINGS AND LIGHTING, TWY ALL NSTD MARKINGS AND LIGHTING, TWY B VFR OPS ONLY SR TO SS, NVD OPS ONLY SS TO SR.
- WHEN BUTTS RDO IS CLSD CTC RANGE CTL 38.90 FOR OPS IN R2601. AVN TRNG AREA (ATA) AIR TO AIR FREQ ASSIGNMENT. ACFT OPERATING IN ATA 1-3 WILL MNT FM 37.200. ACFT OPERATING IN ATA 4-7 WILL MNT FM 68.750. ALL ACFT WILL MNT THE APPROPRIATE TRNG AREA FREQ WHEN OPERATING WITHIN R2601. WHEN OPERATING MULTI-SHIP ONLY ONE ACFT IS REQD TO MNT THE TRNG AREA FREQ. TRNG AREA FREQ ARE FOR TFC ADVSY AND DECONFLICTION AND WILL NOT BE USED FOR TACTICAL INTERNAL TFC.
- ALL ACFT MUST REMAIN 100FT AGL OVER CONSTRUCTION AREAS.
- ATC OPR MON-SAT 1300-0900Z++ CLSD WKND AND HOL. A - BASE OPS 1300-0500Z++ MON-FRI EXC HOL.
- COMM: FLT FLW - CARSON RDO OPR MON-SAT 1200-0800Z++ CLSD WKNDS AND HOL.
- D1 SOD PERMANENTLY CLSD.
- MISC: NO TSNT ACFT SVC.
- TPA MULTI ENG F/W NSTD TFC RWY 13/31 E TFC 7400 FT; ALL OTHERS R/W 6400 FT, F/W 6900 FT.
- FLT FLW- BUTTS RDO OPR 1200-1200++ MONDAY-THURSDAY, 1200-0400++FRIDAY- SUNDAY EXC NEW YEARS, THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY.
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Nearest airports
- KFCS — BUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON)
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- KCQJ — CHEYENNE MTN SFS
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- CQJ — CHEYENNE MTN SFS
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- KCOS — CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS MUNI
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Colorado airports
FCS Operational Overview
Location & Facility
Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (FCS) is a military airport restricted to private use located in Fort Carson, Colorado, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 5,838 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 38.6784°N, 104.7570°W.
Runways
Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field has 1 runway. The longest runway (13/31) measures 4,500 feet by 75 feet with a asp surface.
Communications & Operations
Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field is a towered airport. The control tower operates on 125.5 MHz (TWR). ATIS is available on 108.8 MHz. A total of 6 communication frequencies are published for this facility.
Weather Cameras
3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FCS?
FCS is the ICAO identifier for Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field, a public-use airport located in Fort Carson, Colorado, United States.
How many runways does Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field have?
Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (FCS) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of FCS?
The field elevation of Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field is 5,838 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at FCS?
No fuel types are currently listed for Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What is the longest runway at FCS?
The longest runway at Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field is 4,500 feet long.
How do I access complete data for FCS?
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Where is Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field located?
Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (FCS) is located in Fort Carson, Colorado, United States, at an elevation of 5,838 ft MSL.
Does FCS have weather cameras?
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