Simmons Army Air Field — Fort Bragg, United States

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Searching for an airport code near Fort Bragg? Simmons Army Air Field is identified as FBG (ICAO: KFBG).

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)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
10/284121 ft (1256 m)100 ft (30 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Simmons Army Air Field (FBG)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DFAYETTEVILLE APP/DEP133 MHz
AASFLT ADVSY125.9 MHz
ATISATIS139.25 MHz
GCCDGND/CLNC DEL121.9 MHz
MISCRANGE RDO46.75 MHz
OPSBASE OPS142.35 MHz
PMSVPMSV METRO141.25 MHz
TWRTWR125.9 MHz

Airports near Simmons Army Air Field (FBG)

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.