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Fairchild Air Force Base (KSKA/SKA) — Spokane, United States
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes, with conditions
- Tower
- 126.2
- Runways
- 05/23
- Elevation
- 2,461 ft
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
3/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
7/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
47 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 21:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
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
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: Not recorded
- 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: Not recorded
- 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: Not recorded
- 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 (FAA): No fuel listed by the FAA Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Air Force base, private use: prior permission and 24 hours coordination required (NASR) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
- APIS Required: No
- GAR Required: No
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.
Active NOTAMs
M961/26
caution
Runway restriction
RWY 05/23 WET WITH LESS THAN 1/10 INCH OF STANDING WATER
2026-10-26 19:50 UTC
2026-10-27 23:59 UTC
M0961/
caution
Runway restriction
RWY 05/23 WET WITH LESS THAN 1/10 INCH OF STANDING WATER
2026-10-26 19:50 UTC
2026-10-27 23:59 UTC
M0906/26
caution
Taxiway lighting closed
TWY F CLSD BETWEEN 50/60 APRON AND TWY P (TWY P AND F INTERSECTION REMAINS OPEN)
2026-10-08 00:44 UTC
2026-12-31 23:59 UTC
+33 more active NOTAMs
NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 16:10 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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- 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?
- The FAA lists no fuel at Fairchild Air Force Base. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
- Does KSKA require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for 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.
- Is KSKA a port of entry?
- Yes, with conditions. Air Force base, private use: prior permission and 24 hours coordination required (NASR). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.