Marshall Army Air Field (KFRI)
Medium airport · Fort Riley (Junction City), Kansas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Marshall Army Air Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KFRI |
| IATA | FRI |
| Elevation | 1,065 ft (325 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°3'11" W 96°45'51" 39.05302, -96.76420 |
| Location | Fort Riley (Junction City), Kansas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,503 ft (1373 m) | 100 ft | CON | Yes |
Marshall Army Air Field at a glance
Marshall Army Air Field is a medium airport in Fort Riley (Junction City), Kansas, United States, known to airline systems as FRI. The field elevation of 1,065 ft (325 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KFRI 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, 04/22, offers 4,503 ft (1373 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KFRI 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 Marshall Army Air Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Regional Airport | KMHK | 13 km (7 NM) |
| Salina Municipal Airport | KSLN | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Topeka Regional Airport | KFOE | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Philip Billard Municipal Airport | KTOP | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Hutchinson Municipal Airport | KHUT | 145 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Marshall Army Air Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,065 ft field elevation of Marshall Army 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 Marshall Army Air Field
What is the ICAO code of Marshall Army Air Field?
The ICAO identifier of Marshall Army Air Field is KFRI, and its IATA code is FRI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Marshall Army Air Field above sea level?
Marshall Army Air Field sits at an elevation of 1,065 feet (325 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Marshall Army Air Field located?
The airport lies at 39.0530, -96.7642 — in Fort Riley (Junction City), Kansas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Manhattan Regional Airport, about 13 km away.
Does KFRI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KFRI 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 Marshall Army Air Field?
Marshall Army Air Field has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 4,503 ft (1373 m) with a CON surface.