Friday Harbor Airport (KFHR)
Medium airport · Friday Harbor, Washington, United States
Airport data
| Name | Friday Harbor Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KFHR |
| IATA | FRD |
| Elevation | 113 ft (34 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°31'25" W 123°1'29" 48.52365, -123.02465 |
| Location | Friday Harbor, Washington, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 3,402 ft (1037 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Friday Harbor Airport at a glance
Friday Harbor Airport is a medium airport in Friday Harbor, Washington, United States, known to airline systems as FRD. The field elevation of 113 ft (34 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KFHR are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 16/34, offers 3,402 ft (1037 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KFHR 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 Friday Harbor Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orcas Island Airport | KORS | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Victoria International Airport | CYYJ | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) | KNUW | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Bellingham International Airport | KBLI | 47 km (25 NM) |
| William R Fairchild International Airport | KCLM | 57 km (31 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Friday Harbor Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 113 ft field elevation of Friday Harbor Airport 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 Friday Harbor Airport
What is the ICAO code of Friday Harbor Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Friday Harbor Airport is KFHR, and its IATA code is FRD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Friday Harbor Airport above sea level?
Friday Harbor Airport sits at an elevation of 113 feet (34 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Friday Harbor Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.5237, -123.0246 — in Friday Harbor, Washington, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Orcas Island Airport, about 22 km away.
Does KFHR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KFHR 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 Friday Harbor Airport?
Friday Harbor Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 3,402 ft (1037 m) with a ASP surface.