Wright-Patterson Air Force Base — Dayton, United States
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Distance & flight time from FFO
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
FFO is Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, located near Dayton, Ohio, and one of the most historically significant installations in U.S. Air Force history, tracing its lineage to the aviation experiments of the Wright brothers, who were Dayton natives. Today the base hosts major Air Force commands, extensive research and development functions, and the National Museum of the United States Air Force, one of the largest military aviation museums in the world. FFO supports a wide range of military aircraft operations, logistics, testing, and personnel movement rather than public commercial flights. Its scale and historical importance make it a cornerstone of both Ohio's aerospace heritage and ongoing U.S. Air Force research and acquisition programs.
Runways at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (FFO)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 12600 ft (3840 m) | 300 ft (91 m) | PEM |
| 05R/23L | 7000 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (FFO)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | DAYTON APP/DEP | 118.85 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 124.475 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.8 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 34.46 MHz |
| POST | 445AW AFRC COMD POST | 34.94 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 122.85 MHz |
| TWR | PATTERSON TWR | 126.9 MHz |
Airports near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (FFO)
- James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) — 16.9 km (10.5 mi)
- Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH) — 17.8 km (11.1 mi)
- Wilmington Airpark (ILN) — 49.4 km (30.7 mi)
- Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) — 86.5 km (53.7 mi)
- The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) — 87.8 km (54.6 mi)
- Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) — 95.7 km (59.5 mi)
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) — 100.5 km (62.4 mi)
- Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) — 101.5 km (63.1 mi)
FFO is Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, home to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force; it is a military installation, not accessible for commercial passenger travel.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base?
The IATA code for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is FFO.
What is the ICAO code for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base?
The ICAO code for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is KFFO. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.