Godman Army Air Field (KFTK)
Medium airport · Fort Knox, Kentucky, United States
Airport data
| Name | Godman Army Air Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KFTK |
| IATA | FTK |
| Elevation | 756 ft (230 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°54'26" W 85°58'20" 37.90710, -85.97210 |
| Location | Fort Knox, Kentucky, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 1,900 ft (579 m) | 90 ft | ASP | No |
| 15/33 | 4,853 ft (1479 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 5,184 ft (1580 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Godman Army Air Field at a glance
Godman Army Air Field is a medium airport in Fort Knox, Kentucky, United States, known to airline systems as FTK. The field elevation of 756 ft (230 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KFTK are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 18/36 — offers 5,184 ft (1580 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KFTK 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 Godman 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport | KSDF | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Bowman Field | KLOU | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Owensboro Daviess County Airport | KOWB | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport | KBWG | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Blue Grass Airport | KLEX | 121 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Godman Army Air Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 756 ft field elevation of Godman 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 Godman Army Air Field
What is the ICAO code of Godman Army Air Field?
The ICAO identifier of Godman Army Air Field is KFTK, and its IATA code is FTK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Godman Army Air Field above sea level?
Godman Army Air Field sits at an elevation of 756 feet (230 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Godman Army Air Field located?
The airport lies at 37.9071, -85.9721 — in Fort Knox, Kentucky, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, about 36 km away.
Does KFTK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KFTK 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 Godman Army Air Field?
Godman Army Air Field has 3 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 5,184 ft (1580 m) with a ASP surface.