Operations Division

Aviation Program

Welcome to Franklin State Airport (KFSO)
Highgate, Vermont

aerial photo of Franklin airport

Location Identifier: KFSO
Airport Location: 3 miles west of Highgate
Coordinates: N44-56.41 / W073-05.84
Magnetic Variation: 16W
Navigation Aids: YJN 115.8 169 21.2
Elevation: 228 feet above sea level
Pattern Altitudes: 1200 MSL all aircraft
Runway Data: 1-19 hard Surface 3000' x 60' Asphalt, trees ry 19. lights PCL
Lights: 24 hours / 122.8 (3 clicks in 3 seconds, low intensity; 5 clicks in 5 seconds, medium intensity; 7 clicks in 7 seconds, high intensity) / beacon
Obstructions:  
Approaches: GPS RNAV, VOR/DME
Communications Frequency: APP Burlington/121.1 / UNICOM/CTAF 122.8
Charts: Montreal/ L32, H11
Noise Abatement:  
Weather Contacts: AWOS-3 119.025 (802)868-9941
Fees: Overnight
Contact Information: T: (802) 868-2822/ F: (802) 868-4465
Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm October 15 through April 15; 8am to 7pm April 15 through October 15
Airport Manager: Cliff Coy
Border Air, Ltd.
629 Airport Road
Swanton, VT 05488
Airport Amenities: Briefing room / Lounge / Restrooms / Telephone / Transportation (see Local Information below)
Airport Services: Airplane rides / CATS testing / Flight instruction / Hangar space / Tie downs / Aircraft rental / Preheating, deicing & starting equipment / U.S. Customs - advance notice must be given / Fuel - AVGas
Notes: Intensive flight training, aerobatics, helicopter ops, ultralights
Information on local restaurants, lodging, transportation and attractions: Franklin County Regional Chamber of Commerce
www.stalbanschamber.com
1-802-524-2444

For comments or for more information, email us at: AOT-OPSaeronautics@state.vt.us.