Republic Airport (KFRG)
Medium airport · East Farmingdale, New York, United States
Airport data
| Name | Republic Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KFRG |
| IATA | FRG |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°43'43" W 73°24'51" 40.72858, -73.41427 |
| Location | East Farmingdale, New York, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,517 ft (1682 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 6,833 ft (2083 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Republic Airport at a glance
Republic Airport is a medium airport in East Farmingdale, New York, United States, known to airline systems as FRG. The field elevation of 82 ft (25 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KFRG 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 — 14/32 — offers 6,833 ft (2083 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KFRG 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 Republic Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island MacArthur Airport | KISP | 27 km (15 NM) |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | KJFK | 32 km (17 NM) |
| LaGuardia Airport | KLGA | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Westchester County Airport | KHPN | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport | KBDR | 54 km (29 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Republic Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 82 ft field elevation of Republic 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 Republic Airport
What is the ICAO code of Republic Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Republic Airport is KFRG, and its IATA code is FRG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Republic Airport above sea level?
Republic Airport sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Republic Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.7286, -73.4143 — in East Farmingdale, New York, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Long Island MacArthur Airport, about 27 km away.
Does KFRG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KFRG 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 Republic Airport?
Republic Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 6,833 ft (2083 m) with a ASP surface.