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Fairmont State Airport

ICAO KFMZLocal FMZ🇺🇸 Fairmont
Coordinates
40.5861°N, 97.5731°W
Elevation
1,636 ft (499 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-NE
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:45
Sunrise
06:17
Sunset
20:58
Civil dusk
21:29

About 14h 41m 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 Fairmont State Airport

Fairmont State Airport

Fairmont State Airfield is three miles south of Fairmont, in Fillmore County, Nebraska. The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a general aviation facility. It has no scheduled airline service.

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

Live weather

KFMZ

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
17 / 354,317 ft / 1,316 m75 ftAspLightedOpen
12 / 303,021 ft / 921 m60 ftConUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CNTRMINNEAPOLIS CNTR119.400 MHz
CTAFCTAF122.900 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 (1)

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

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LINCOLN BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger8000 ft MSL17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,673 ft
Obstacle1,640 ft
Obstacle1,650 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fairmont State Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Fairmont State Airport?

The ICAO code for Fairmont State Airport is KFMZ.

Where is Fairmont State Airport located?

Fairmont State Airport is small airport located in Fairmont, United States, at an elevation of 1,636 ft (499 m).

How many runways does Fairmont State Airport have?

Fairmont State Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,317 ft / 1,316 m.

What time zone is Fairmont State Airport in?

Fairmont State Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Fairmont State Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Fairmont State Airport is approximately 3.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Fairmont State Airport?

The nearest airport to Fairmont State Airport is Doc's Airport (18NE), about 4.7 nm to the ssw, followed by Jims Agri-Air Airport and Knox Landing Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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