Godman Army Air Field

KFTK / FTK

Fort Knox, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:13Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a U.S. military installation. Civil aircraft operations are generally prohibited without prior authorization.

Access Notes:

Most military airfields closed to civil traffic; some joint-use exceptions exist

Consult official AIP (FAA AIP GEN 3.3) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
09:13Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
11 kt
160°
10 SM
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KFTK 040913Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM FEW033 SCT050 SCT060 OVC080 15/13 A3009 RMK AO2 RAE0855RAB03E04DZB04E12RAB12E13 PRESFR SLP189

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 756 ft
FEW 3,300 ft AGL
SCT 5,000 ft AGL
SCT 6,000 ft AGL
OVC 8,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,056 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,756 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,756 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,756 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
994 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (756 ft)
Pressure Alt
584 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 765 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.5°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FTK
05
23
09
27
15 ✈️
33
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 1,900 ft 90 ft ASP 46°
4.5 kt 10.0 kt
114° angle
09/27 4,999 ft 150 ft PEM 96°
4.8 kt 9.9 kt
64° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
5,253 ft 75 ft ASP 148°
10.8 kt 1.9 kt
10° angle
18/36 5,185 ft 150 ft ASP 176°
10.6 kt 3.0 kt
16° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KFTK

5,424 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63%
MVFR
20.8%
IFR
11.1%
LIFR
5.2%

Godman Army Air Field typically experiences VFR conditions 63% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 16.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 19.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.5%
NE
7.7%
E
6.8%
SE
2.9%
S
17.7%
SW
10.8%
W
17.7%
NW
7.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.5°C
Range: -17°C to 32°C
-17°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.9%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 5,424 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Godman Army Air Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFTK
IATA Code: FTK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 756 ft MSL

Location

City: Fort Knox
Country: US
Latitude: 37.907101°
Longitude: -85.972099°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 1,900 ft
Width: 90 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 4,999 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 5,253 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 5,185 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Godman Army Air Field

Godman Army Air Field is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the US AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Godman Army Air Field serves the Fort Knox military installation in Kentucky, positioned at an elevation of 756 feet MSL. Located at coordinates 37.907101, -85.972099, the airport is a medium-sized facility with four runways serving military and potentially authorized civilian operations. Its strategic location in north-central Kentucky provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Godman AAF demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 62.8% of observations. Pilots can expect prevailing southerly winds averaging 7.5 knots, with temperature ranges from -14°C to 32°C. Seasonal best VFR months include September, October, and January, offering more consistent flying conditions with higher visibility and stable atmospheric parameters.

Notable Features

The airport features four runways with varying lengths and surface compositions: two asphalted (05/23 at 1900ft) and three longer asphalted runways (09/27 at 4999ft, 15/33 at 5253ft, and 18/36 at 5185ft). Wind data indicates a calm condition 20.7% of the time, with maximum recorded winds at 34 knots. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, providing flexible operational capabilities.

Approach Considerations

Approach planning should consider average visibility of 9.2 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility (below 3SM occurring only 1.6% of the time). Crosswind components remain relatively modest, ranging between 4.4 and 5.3 knots across runways. Pilots should anticipate potential instrument meteorological conditions, as IFR and LIFR conditions collectively represent 15.7% of observations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.