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Fairchild Air Force Base
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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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: KSKA
- Name: Fairchild Air Force Base
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- 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: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 05/23
- Designation: 05/23
- Dimensions: 4236x46m
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- 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: 25.762 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- 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
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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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- 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.