Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (KFFO)
Medium airport · Dayton, Ohio, United States
Airport data
| Name | Wright-Patterson Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KFFO |
| IATA | FFO |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°49'34" W 84°2'54" 39.82610, -84.04830 |
| Location | Dayton, Ohio, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 12,600 ft (3840 m) | 300 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 05R/23L | 7,000 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base at a glance
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is a medium airport in Dayton, Ohio, United States, known to airline systems as FFO. The field elevation of 823 ft (251 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KFFO are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05L/23R — offers 12,600 ft (3840 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05L points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KFFO 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 Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| James M. Cox Dayton International Airport | KDAY | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport | KSGH | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Wilmington Airpark | KILN | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field | KLUK | 87 km (47 NM) |
| The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field | KOSU | 88 km (48 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 823 ft field elevation of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base 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 Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is KFFO, and its IATA code is FFO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wright-Patterson Air Force Base above sea level?
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 823 feet (251 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wright-Patterson Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 39.8261, -84.0483 — in Dayton, Ohio, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is James M. Cox Dayton International Airport, about 17 km away.
Does KFFO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KFFO 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 Wright-Patterson Air Force Base?
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has 2 runways. The longest, 05L/23R, measures 12,600 ft (3840 m) with a PEM surface.