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Franklin County State Airport

ICAO KFSOLocal FSO🇺🇸 Swanton
Coordinates
44.9403°N, 73.0975°W
Elevation
228 ft (69 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-VT
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
13.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:44
Sunrise
05:20
Sunset
20:38
Civil dusk
21:14

About 15h 18m 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 County State Airport

Franklin County State Airport

Franklin County State Airport is a public airport located three miles (5 km) west of the central business district of Highgate, a town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States. It is owned by the State of Vermont.

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

Live weather

KFSO

Live departures & arrivals

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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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 193,001 ft / 915 m60 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DBURLINGTON APP/DEP121.100 MHz
AWOSAWOS 3119.025 MHz
RDOBURLINGTON RDO116.900 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.

Airport diagram (1)

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.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DZ PVT003 DAWN-DUSKSpecial useDangerGND12500 ft MSL

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Franklin County State Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Franklin County State Airport?

The ICAO code for Franklin County State Airport is KFSO.

Where is Franklin County State Airport located?

Franklin County State Airport is small airport located in Swanton, United States, at an elevation of 228 ft (69 m).

How many runways does Franklin County State Airport have?

Franklin County State Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,001 ft / 915 m.

What time zone is Franklin County State Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Franklin County State Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Franklin County State Airport is approximately 13.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Franklin County State Airport?

The nearest airport to Franklin County State Airport is Greenwoods Airfield (VT38), about 7.3 nm to the nw, followed by Northern Lights Airport and Butler Island Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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