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Fairchild Air Force Base (KSKA/SKA) — Spokane, United States

Fairchild Air Force Base (KSKA/SKA) serves Spokane, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (05/23). Field elevation is 2461 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Observed Activity · Sep 11
53 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 18:00Z
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: KSKA
  • Name: Fairchild Air Force Base
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 47.615101
  • Longitude: -117.655998
  • Elevation: 2461 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Spokane
  • IATA Code: SKA
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 05/23

  • Designation: 05/23
  • Dimensions: 4236x46m
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: 88
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 126.200 MHz
  • Ground: 121.850 MHz
  • Operations: 29.370 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

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

Fairchild Air Force Base operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: Military. PPR/restricted access.

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 509-247-5481
  • 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: Yes
  • PPR Contact: Base Ops: +1 509-247-5700
  • Remarks: N/A

Customs

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: Customs available per FAA NASR data

Fees

  • Landing Fee: USD 3/1000lbs MTOW
  • Parking Fee: USD 8/night
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: Fairchild AFB, Spokane WA. Military base. Civil access limited. KC-135 tanker base.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Military base fuel. Civil access by arrangement only.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Military facility. Civil clearance required.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Active military base. PPR mandatory for civil ops. Tanker operations.

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

M0768/26 caution
Taxiway lighting closed
TWY P CLSD BETWEEN TWY A AND TWY C DUE TO WORK IN PROGRESS
2026-09-15 07:00:00 2026-09-24 07:00:00
M778/26 caution
Taxiway lighting closed
50/60'S EXTERIOR TAXILANE CLSD BEHIND SPOTS 62-66. PARKING SPOTS 62-66 PUSH BACK ONLY, POWERED TAXI DEPARTURES ARE ALLOWED.
2026-09-14 07:00:00 2026-12-13 07:00:00
M777/26 caution
Taxiway lighting closed
TWY J CLSD BETWEEN SPOT 24 AND HANGAR 1011
2026-09-14 07:00:00 2026-12-13 07:00:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KSKA?
Fairchild Air Force Base operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at KSKA?
The tower frequency at Fairchild Air Force Base is 126.2 MHz.
What fuel is available at KSKA?
Fairchild Air Force Base offers Jet A.
Does KSKA require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Fairchild Air Force Base (United States).
Does KSKA require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Fairchild Air Force Base.
Where is KSKA located?
Fairchild Air Force Base (KSKA) is located in Spokane, United States.
What is the IATA code for KSKA?
The IATA code for Fairchild Air Force Base is SKA.
How long is the runway at KSKA?
The main runway at Fairchild Air Force Base (05/23) measures 4236x46m.
Does KSKA have an ILS approach?
Yes, Fairchild Air Force Base has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 05/23.
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