Drake Field (KFYV)
Medium airport · Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Drake Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KFYV |
| IATA | FYV |
| Elevation | 1,251 ft (381 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°0'18" W 94°10'12" 36.00510, -94.17010 |
| Location | Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 6,005 ft (1830 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Drake Field at a glance
Drake Field is a medium airport in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States, known to airline systems as FYV. The field elevation of 1,251 ft (381 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KFYV 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, 16/34, offers 6,005 ft (1830 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 KFYV 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 Drake Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Arkansas National Airport | KXNA | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Fort Smith Regional Airport | KFSM | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Boone County Airport | KHRO | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Branson Airport | KBBG | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Joplin Regional Airport | KJLN | 131 km (71 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Drake Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,251 ft field elevation of Drake 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 Drake Field
What is the ICAO code of Drake Field?
The ICAO identifier of Drake Field is KFYV, and its IATA code is FYV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Drake Field above sea level?
Drake Field sits at an elevation of 1,251 feet (381 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Drake Field located?
The airport lies at 36.0051, -94.1701 — in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Northwest Arkansas National Airport, about 33 km away.
Does KFYV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KFYV 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 Drake Field?
Drake Field has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 6,005 ft (1830 m) with a ASP surface.