Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (KFCS)
Medium airport · Fort Carson, Colorado, United States
Airport data
| Name | Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KFCS |
| IATA | FCS |
| Elevation | 5,838 ft (1779 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°40'42" W 104°45'25" 38.67840, -104.75700 |
| Location | Fort Carson, Colorado, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4,500 ft (1372 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field at a glance
Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field is a medium airport in Fort Carson, Colorado, United States, known to airline systems as FCS. The field elevation of 5,838 ft (1779 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KFCS 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, 13/31, offers 4,500 ft (1372 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KFCS 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 Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport | KCOS | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Pueblo Memorial Airport | KPUB | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Centennial Airport | KAPA | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Buckley Space Force Base | KBKF | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Denver International Airport | KDEN | 132 km (71 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,838 ft field elevation of Butts AAF (Fort Carson) 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 Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field
What is the ICAO code of Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field?
The ICAO identifier of Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field is KFCS, and its IATA code is FCS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field above sea level?
Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field sits at an elevation of 5,838 feet (1779 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field located?
The airport lies at 38.6784, -104.7570 — in Fort Carson, Colorado, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, about 15 km away.
Does KFCS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KFCS 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 Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field?
Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 4,500 ft (1372 m) with a ASP surface.