Felker Army Air Field (KFAF)
Medium airport · Newport News (Fort Eustis), Virginia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Felker Army Air Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KFAF |
| IATA | FAF |
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°7'57" W 76°36'32" 37.13250, -76.60880 |
| Location | Newport News (Fort Eustis), Virginia, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 3,025 ft (922 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Felker Army Air Field at a glance
Felker Army Air Field is a medium airport in Newport News (Fort Eustis), Virginia, United States, known to airline systems as FAF. The field elevation of 12 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KFAF are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 3,025 ft (922 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KFAF shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Felker Army Air Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newport News Williamsburg International Airport | KPHF | 10 km (5 NM) |
| Langley Air Force Base | KLFI | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) | KNGU | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Norfolk International Airport | KORF | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Oceana Naval Air Station | KNTU | 62 km (33 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Felker Army Air Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 12 ft field elevation of Felker Army Air Field can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Felker Army Air Field
What is the ICAO code of Felker Army Air Field?
The ICAO identifier of Felker Army Air Field is KFAF, and its IATA code is FAF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Felker Army Air Field above sea level?
Felker Army Air Field sits at an elevation of 12 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Felker Army Air Field located?
The airport lies at 37.1325, -76.6088 — in Newport News (Fort Eustis), Virginia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Newport News Williamsburg International Airport, about 10 km away.
Does KFAF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KFAF appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Felker Army Air Field?
Felker Army Air Field has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 3,025 ft (922 m) with a ASP surface.