Felker Army Air Field — Newport News (Fort Eustis), United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereFelker Army Air Field in Newport News (Fort Eustis) uses the IATA code FAF, with KFAF as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from FAF
Felker Army Air Field
FAF is Felker Army Air Field, a United States Army aviation facility located at Fort Eustis near Newport News, Virginia. The airfield supports Army aviation training and operations, including helicopter and fixed-wing activity tied to the broader Fort Eustis logistics and transportation training mission. As a military installation, FAF does not offer commercial passenger service, instead functioning to support Army personnel training, testing, and operational readiness in the Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia. Its proximity to other military installations in the area reflects the concentration of defense infrastructure along Virginia's Tidewater coastline, an area historically significant to American military logistics and transportation.
Runways at Felker Army Air Field (FAF)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 3025 ft (922 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Felker Army Air Field (FAF)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | NORFOLK APP/DEP | 125.7 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.3 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.35 MHz |
| OPS | BASE OPS | 134.1 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 134.1 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 126.3 MHz |
Airports near Felker Army Air Field (FAF)
- Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) — 10.3 km (6.4 mi)
- Langley Air Force Base (LFI) — 22.7 km (14.1 mi)
- Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (NGU) — 35.7 km (22.2 mi)
- Norfolk International Airport (ORF) — 44.8 km (27.8 mi)
- Oceana Naval Air Station (NTU) — 61.8 km (38.4 mi)
- Richmond International Airport (RIC) — 75.3 km (46.8 mi)
- Elizabeth City Regional Airport & Coast Guard Air Station (ECG) — 104.4 km (64.9 mi)
- Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (NHK) — 129.4 km (80.4 mi)
FAF is a restricted US Army airfield at Fort Eustis with no public commercial service, so civilian travelers to Newport News should search for nearby civilian airports instead.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Felker Army Air Field?
The IATA code for Felker Army Air Field is FAF.
What is the ICAO code for Felker Army Air Field?
The ICAO code for Felker Army Air Field is KFAF. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.