Simmons Army Air Field (KFBG)
Medium airport · Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States
Airport data
| Name | Simmons Army Air Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KFBG |
| IATA | FBG |
| Elevation | 244 ft (74 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°7'54" W 78°56'12" 35.13180, -78.93670 |
| Location | Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4,121 ft (1256 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Simmons Army Air Field at a glance
Simmons Army Air Field is a medium airport in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States, known to airline systems as FBG. The field elevation of 244 ft (74 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KFBG 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, 10/28, offers 4,121 ft (1256 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KFBG 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 Simmons 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pope Field | KPOB | 8 km (4 NM) |
| Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field | KFAY | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Lumberton Regional Airport | KLBT | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Johnston Regional Airport | KJNX | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Raleigh-Durham International Airport | KRDU | 84 km (45 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Simmons Army Air Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 244 ft field elevation of Simmons 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 Simmons Army Air Field
What is the ICAO code of Simmons Army Air Field?
The ICAO identifier of Simmons Army Air Field is KFBG, and its IATA code is FBG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Simmons Army Air Field above sea level?
Simmons Army Air Field sits at an elevation of 244 feet (74 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Simmons Army Air Field located?
The airport lies at 35.1318, -78.9367 — in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pope Field, about 8 km away.
Does KFBG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KFBG 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 Simmons Army Air Field?
Simmons Army Air Field has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 4,121 ft (1256 m) with a ASP surface.