Fayetteville Regional / Grannis Field (KFAY), North Carolina
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Fayetteville Regional / Grannis Field (KFAY) is a towered public-use airport in Fayetteville, North Carolina, serving as a tier-one business aviation destination in the region. The field sits near several military installations, including Simmons AAF and Pope AAF, reflecting its proximity to Fort Liberty-area operations. With a longest runway of 7,709 feet and both 100LL and Jet A fuel on the field, KFAY supports a range of business aviation traffic year-round.
Runways
Fayetteville Regional / Grannis Field has two paved runways. The longest, 04/22, is 7,709 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Fayetteville Regional / Grannis Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 12am, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Fayetteville Regional / Grannis Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Raleigh-Durham International (KRDU), 53 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Fayetteville Regional / Grannis Field recorded 2,914 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KFAY is concentrated with a notable peak in July and a corresponding low in August, based on 2025 FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 279 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Fayetteville Regional / Grannis Field averages 21.7 days above 90°F in July and 14.8 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.4°F, and January the coldest, at 54.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Fayetteville Regional / Grannis Field has published operating constraints in two categories: weight restrictions and pavement strength.
Closed to all military aircraft over 17,000 pounds for ACR ramp operations, except with prior permission requested 24 hours in advance. Contact the airport manager, Monday through Friday.
PCR VALUE: 430/F/A/X/T
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Fayetteville Regional / Grannis Field has five airfields within 26 NM. The closest is Simmons Aaf (KFBG), 8.88 NM north.
Part of the Raleigh and Durham area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KFAY?
Fayetteville Regional / Grannis Field operates two paved asphalt runways. Runway 04/22 is the primary surface at 7,709 feet long and 150 feet wide, capable of handling most business jet traffic. Runway 10/28 is shorter, at 4,801 feet long and also 150 feet wide. Both runways share the same width, giving flexibility for wind coverage. The longer runway sets the maximum paved length at the field at 7,709 feet.
Is there a weight restriction for military aircraft at KFAY?
Yes, Fayetteville Regional / Grannis Field restricts certain military traffic. Military aircraft over 17,000 pounds are closed out from using the field for ACR ramp operations. An exception exists with prior permission required, requested 24 hours in advance. Any such request must go through the airport manager, and only on weekdays, Monday through Friday. Operators planning heavier military movements should coordinate accordingly.
Where is the nearest customs facility to KFAY?
Fayetteville Regional / Grannis Field does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs-equipped airport is KRDU, located approximately 53.41 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near Fayetteville should plan a routing through KRDU instead. No customs designation or onsite processing is listed for KFAY itself. Flight planning for international arrivals should account for this added distance.
What is the business aviation traffic pattern at KFAY like across the year?
Fayetteville Regional / Grannis Field, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025, recorded 2,914 annual business aviation operations out of 11,262 total annual operations. Traffic is concentrated in certain months, with July showing the highest count at 279 operations. August is notably lower, with 209 operations, the lowest month of the year. The pattern shows some month-to-month variation rather than flat, even distribution. Dispatchers should expect this seasonal concentration when planning slot availability.
What fuel types are available at KFAY?
Fayetteville Regional / Grannis Field offers both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel. The field is towered and maintains an attendance schedule covering all days of the week, from 0600 to midnight local time. This schedule supports a wide operating window for arrivals and departures needing fuel service. Elevation at the field is 189 feet. Operators should confirm current fuel availability directly with the field given the attendance hours listed.