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Franklin Regional Airport

IATA FKNICAO KFKNLocal FKN🇺🇸 Franklin
Coordinates
36.6981°N, 76.9038°W
Elevation
41 ft (12 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-VA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
10.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:34
Sunrise
06:03
Sunset
20:26
Civil dusk
20:55

About 14h 22m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Franklin Regional Airport

Franklin Regional Airport

Franklin Municipal–John Beverly Rose Airport, also known as Franklin Municipal Airport or John Beverly Rose Field is a public airport in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States. The airport is owned by the City of Franklin and is located at 32470 John Beverly Rose Drive, two nautical miles (4 km) northeast of the city's central business district.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 274,977 ft / 1,517 m100 ftAspLightedOpen
14 / 324,098 ft / 1,249 m100 ftConUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DNORFOLK APP/DEP127.900 MHz
AWOSAWOS 3124.675 MHz
RDOLEESBURG RDO110.600 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle121 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Franklin Regional Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Franklin Regional Airport?

The ICAO code for Franklin Regional Airport is KFKN, and its IATA code is FKN.

Where is Franklin Regional Airport located?

Franklin Regional Airport is small airport located in Franklin, United States, at an elevation of 41 ft (12 m).

How many runways does Franklin Regional Airport have?

Franklin Regional Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,977 ft / 1,517 m.

What time zone is Franklin Regional Airport in?

Franklin Regional Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Franklin Regional Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Franklin Regional Airport is approximately 10.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Franklin Regional Airport?

The nearest airport to Franklin Regional Airport is Brandywyne Farms Airport (2VA8), about 3.9 nm to the e, followed by Grasso Salvage Airport and Liberty Spring Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Franklin Regional Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.