Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (KFAY)
Medium airport · Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
Airport data
| Name | Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KFAY |
| IATA | FAY |
| Elevation | 189 ft (58 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°59'28" W 78°52'49" 34.99120, -78.88030 |
| Location | Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,709 ft (2350 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 4,801 ft (1463 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field at a glance
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field is a medium airport in Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, known to airline systems as FAY. The field elevation of 189 ft (58 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KFAY are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 7,709 ft (2350 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KFAY 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 Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Simmons Army Air Field | KFBG | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Pope Field | KPOB | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Lumberton Regional Airport | KLBT | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Johnston Regional Airport | KJNX | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Seymour Johnson Air Force Base | KGSB | 92 km (50 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 189 ft field elevation of Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis 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 Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field
What is the ICAO code of Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field?
The ICAO identifier of Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field is KFAY, and its IATA code is FAY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field above sea level?
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field sits at an elevation of 189 feet (58 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field located?
The airport lies at 34.9912, -78.8803 — in Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Simmons Army Air Field, about 16 km away.
Does KFAY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KFAY 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 Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field?
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 7,709 ft (2350 m) with a ASP surface.