Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL)
Medium airport · Loveland, Colorado, United States
Airport data
| Name | Northern Colorado Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KFNL |
| IATA | FNL |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft (1529 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°26'59" W 105°0'41" 40.44969, -105.01127 |
| Location | Loveland, Colorado, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,189 ft (667 m) | 40 ft | ASP | No |
| 15/33 | 8,500 ft (2591 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Northern Colorado Regional Airport at a glance
Northern Colorado Regional Airport is a medium airport in Loveland, Colorado, United States, known to airline systems as FNL. The field elevation of 5,016 ft (1529 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KFNL 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 — 15/33 — offers 8,500 ft (2591 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KFNL 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 Northern Colorado Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport | KBJC | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Denver International Airport | KDEN | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field | KCYS | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Buckley Space Force Base | KBKF | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Centennial Airport | KAPA | 99 km (53 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Northern Colorado Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,016 ft field elevation of Northern Colorado Regional 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 Northern Colorado Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Northern Colorado Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Northern Colorado Regional Airport is KFNL, and its IATA code is FNL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Northern Colorado Regional Airport above sea level?
Northern Colorado Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 5,016 feet (1529 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Northern Colorado Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.4497, -105.0113 — in Loveland, Colorado, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, about 61 km away.
Does KFNL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KFNL 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 Northern Colorado Regional Airport?
Northern Colorado Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 15/33, measures 8,500 ft (2591 m) with a ASP surface.