Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field — Fort Carson, United States
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Distance & flight time from FCS
Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field
FCS is Butts Army Airfield, the military airfield located at Fort Carson, near Colorado Springs, Colorado. It primarily supports U.S. Army aviation units stationed at the installation, including helicopter training, maintenance, and logistics operations tied to Fort Carson's combat brigades. The airfield's location near the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains gives units a distinctive high-altitude training environment, useful for preparing aircrews and equipment for mountainous or high-elevation deployments. As with most Army airfields, Butts is not used for public commercial air travel; it exists to serve the operational and training needs of the post, complementing the nearby Colorado Springs Airport, which handles the region's civilian passenger traffic.
Runways at Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (FCS)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4500 ft (1372 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (FCS)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | SPRINGS APP/DEP | 124 MHz |
| A/G | FLT FLW | 38.35 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 108.8 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 44.1 MHz |
| PTD | PTD/OPS | 141.15 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 125.5 MHz |
Airports near Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (FCS)
- City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) — 15.0 km (9.3 mi)
- Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) — 48.8 km (30.3 mi)
- Centennial Airport (APA) — 99.5 km (61.8 mi)
- Buckley Space Force Base (BFK) — 113.8 km (70.7 mi)
- Denver International Airport (DEN) — 131.6 km (81.8 mi)
- Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) — 140.3 km (87.2 mi)
- San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field (ALS) — 169.0 km (105.0 mi)
- Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) — 189.9 km (118.0 mi)
FCS is Butts Army Airfield at Fort Carson, a restricted military facility distinct from the civilian Colorado Springs Airport (COS) that serves the general public in the same metro area.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field?
The IATA code for Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field is FCS.
What is the ICAO code for Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field?
The ICAO code for Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field is KFCS. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.