Fairchild Air Force Base

KSKA / SKA

Spokane, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 02:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:55Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
7kt
60°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.23
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSKA 160255Z 06007KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3023 RMK AO2A SLP236 T01320093 52008 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.23 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
27.81 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,461 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,151 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 2,502 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KSKA 160300Z 1603/1709 08006KT 9999 BKN100 QNH3023INS BECMG 1617/1618 08012G18KT 9999 FEW250 QNH3017INS BECMG 1701/1702 VRB06KT 9999 FEW250 QNH3016INS TX25/1623Z TN09/1612Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:30Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 10,000ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SKA
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
13,901 ft 200 ft CON 67°
↑ 6.9kt ↔ 1.2kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Fairchild Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSKA
IATA Code: SKA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,461 ft MSL

Location

City: Spokane
Country: US
Latitude: 47.615101°
Longitude: -117.655998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 13,901 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Fairchild Air Force Base

Fairchild Air Force Base (KSKA/SKA) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Spokane, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 2,461 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (05/23) with CON surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.