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BUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON)

FORT CARSON, Colorado

VFR4 Active NOTAMsUpdated 2h ago5,874.3 ft MSL

1

Runway

19

Frequencies

0

Procedures

4

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

KFCS

FAA

FCS

Elevation

5,874.3 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

19

Tower

Yes

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

38.678, -104.756

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

5,874.3 ft MSL

Control Tower

Yes

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

DENVER

Coordinates

38.6783, -104.7565

Ownership

MR

Hours of Operation

ALL

Current Weather

METAR KCOS 131654Z 17008G15KT 130V200 10SM FEW095 FEW150 18/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP185 T01830028

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

170° at 8 kt G15

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

18.3°C

Dewpoint

2.8°C

Altimeter

1025.50 inHg

Cloud Cover

FEW

Nearest weather from KCOS (8 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 16:54Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at KFCS. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Colorado Springs Muni Airport facing West
Live

Colorado Springs Muni Airport

West · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total

8 NM away

Weather camera at Fremont County Airport facing SouthEast
Live

Fremont County Airport

SouthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

26 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
13/314,500 ft75 ftASPHMED

Frequencies

APCH (2)ATIS (2)EMERG (2)FCS AWOS-3 (1)FCS VOR (1)FLT FLW (2)GND (2)LCL (5)OPS (1)PMSV METRO (1)
TypeFrequencyName
APCH/P DEP/P124.0CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS MUNI
APCH/P DEP/P257.875CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS MUNI
ATIS108.8BUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON)
ATISXXX.XXXBUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON)
EMERGXXX.XXXBUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON)
EMERGXXX.XXXBUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON)
FCS AWOS-3XXX.XXX-
FCS VOR/DMEXXX.XXXBUTTS
FLT FLWXXX.XXXBUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON)
FLT FLWXXX.XXXBUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON)
GND/PXXX.XXXBUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON)
GND/PXXX.XXXBUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON)
LCL/PXXX.XXXBUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON)
LCL/PXXX.XXXBUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON)
LCL/PXXX.XXXBUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON)
LCL/PXXX.XXXBUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON)
LCL/SXXX.XXXBUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON)
OPSXXX.XXXBUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON)
PMSV METROXXX.XXXBUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON)

Active NOTAMs

4 ActiveDOM: 3MIL: 1

FCS 26/006

2026-05-14 13:00 2026-05-15 02:00

FCS 26/005

2026-05-13 13:00 2026-05-14 02:00

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KFCS Operational Overview

Location & Facility

BUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON) (KFCS) is a military airport restricted to private use located in FORT CARSON, Colorado, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 5,874.3 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 38.6783°N, 104.7565°W.

Runways

BUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON) has 1 runway. The longest runway (13/31) measures 4,500 feet by 75 feet with a asph surface.

Communications & Operations

BUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON) is a towered airport. ATIS is available on 108.8 MHz. A total of 19 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near BUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON), 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.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at BUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON) is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations. There are currently 4 active NOTAMs for this facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KFCS?

KFCS is the ICAO identifier for BUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON), a public-use airport located in FORT CARSON, Colorado, United States.

How many runways does BUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON) have?

BUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON) (KFCS) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of KFCS?

The field elevation of BUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON) is 5,874.3 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at KFCS?

No fuel types are currently listed for BUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON). Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at KFCS?

The current flight category at BUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON) is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at KFCS?

There are currently 4 active NOTAMs for BUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON). Sign up for AeroCopilot to read decoded NOTAM text and AI interpretations.

How do I access complete data for KFCS?

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Where is BUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON) located?

BUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON) (KFCS) is located in FORT CARSON, Colorado, United States, at an elevation of 5,874.3 ft MSL.

Does KFCS have weather cameras?

KFCS does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 12, 03:28 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 04:54 PM UTCSource: FAA faa-nms-notam· Updated May 13, 04:54 PM UTC