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Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (KFCS/FCS) — Fort Carson, United States

Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (KFCS/FCS) serves Fort Carson, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (13/31). Field elevation is 5838 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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79% Data Complete 41 of 52 points
Missing: Fuel, Contacts
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Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Sep 11
46 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 3 on the ground · busiest hour 14:00Z
2026-08-292026-09-11
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KFCS
  • Name: Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 38.678398
  • Longitude: -104.757004
  • Elevation: 5838 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Fort Carson
  • IATA Code: FCS
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Denver
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 13/31

  • Designation: 13/31
  • Dimensions: 1372x23m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: 16
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 125.500 MHz
  • Ground: 118.550, 253.600 MHz
  • Operations: 38.350 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 108.800 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 719-526-2017
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

M0440/26 info
PCMS R2603: 10TH SFG WILL CONDUCT SUAS OPERATIONS ON TA11-13, TA16, TAE, TAF, TAG, AND TAH WITH 4 SUAS AIRCRAFT AT 1,000 FT AGL AND BELOW. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH BUTTS ATC AND RANGE CONTROL AT ALL TIMES. POC: SFC HAGER, EXT 719-371-7796.
2026-09-15 14:00:00 2026-09-18 06:00:00
M0439/26 info
R2601: 2ND BN, 10TH SFG(A) WILL CONDUCT FMPS IN R131A/B/C, R150, TA29 WITH A U-28 FROM A MAX ALT OF 25,000MSL. LEAD JTAC WILL BE ON SITE AND MAINTAIN COMMS. POC: SSG ROBERTS 954-997-4988
2026-09-15 00:30:00 2026-09-19 05:30:00
M0437/26 info
R2601: 2-12 FA WILL CONDUCT ARTILLERY LFX IN TA 12 AND TA 14 WITH 6 HOWITZERS AT A MAX ALT OF 21,230MSL. UNIT WILL MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH RANGE CONTROL AT ALL TIMES. POC 1LT POMPEO 423-312-1313
2026-09-14 13:00:00 2026-09-19 05:59:00

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KFCS?
Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at KFCS?
The tower frequency at Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field is 125.5 MHz.
Does KFCS require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (United States).
Where is KFCS located?
Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (KFCS) is located in Fort Carson, United States.
What is the IATA code for KFCS?
The IATA code for Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field is FCS.
How long is the runway at KFCS?
The main runway at Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (13/31) measures 1372x23m.
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