Simmons Army Air Field — Fort Bragg, United States
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Distance & flight time from FBG
Simmons Army Air Field
FBG denotes Simmons Army Air Field, a military airfield located at Fort Bragg (Fort Liberty), North Carolina. Unlike commercial airports, Simmons primarily supports U.S. Army aviation operations, including helicopter and fixed-wing units tied to the installation's airborne and special operations forces training missions. The airfield is not generally open for public commercial travel, and its IATA designation is largely used for logistics, cargo manifests, and military flight planning rather than passenger ticketing. Fort Bragg is one of the largest military installations in the United States, and Simmons Army Air Field plays a supporting logistical role alongside nearby Pope Army Airfield, handling training flights, personnel movements, and equipment transport tied directly to the base's extensive airborne and special forces units.
Runways at Simmons Army Air Field (FBG)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4121 ft (1256 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Simmons Army Air Field (FBG)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | FAYETTEVILLE APP/DEP | 133 MHz |
| AAS | FLT ADVSY | 125.9 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 139.25 MHz |
| GCCD | GND/CLNC DEL | 121.9 MHz |
| MISC | RANGE RDO | 46.75 MHz |
| OPS | BASE OPS | 142.35 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 141.25 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 125.9 MHz |
Airports near Simmons Army Air Field (FBG)
- Pope Field (POB) — 8.3 km (5.2 mi)
- Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) — 16.5 km (10.3 mi)
- Lumberton Regional Airport (LBT) — 59.0 km (36.7 mi)
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) — 84.1 km (52.3 mi)
- Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (GSB) — 91.6 km (56.9 mi)
- Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) — 122.6 km (76.2 mi)
- Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) — 124.2 km (77.2 mi)
- Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) — 125.3 km (77.9 mi)
People searching FBG are usually distinguishing it from the civilian Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) nearby; FBG is restricted military use, not a public commercial terminal, at Fort Bragg.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Simmons Army Air Field?
The IATA code for Simmons Army Air Field is FBG.
What is the ICAO code for Simmons Army Air Field?
The ICAO code for Simmons Army Air Field is KFBG. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.