Fitchburg Municipal (KFIT), Massachusetts
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Fitchburg Municipal (KFIT) is a non-towered public airport in north-central Massachusetts, roughly 31 nautical miles from the metro area it serves, offering a single paved runway suitable for light and midsize business aircraft. Fuel is available on an attended schedule daily from 0800 to 1700 local, with both 100LL and Jet A on the field. Customs is not offered onsite; the nearest customs airport is Worcester Regional (KORH), about 18 nautical miles away. Business aviation activity in 2025, per FAA TFMSC data, totaled 447 operations out of 824 annual operations overall.
Runways
Fitchburg Municipal has one paved runway, 14/32, 5,001 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Fitchburg Municipal has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Fitchburg Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Worcester Regional (KORH), 18 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Fitchburg Municipal recorded 447 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KFIT concentrates in the warmer months, with July posting the highest monthly total (64 operations) against a low of 8 in January.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 64 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Fitchburg Municipal averages 6.5 days above 90°F in July and 28.8 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83.4°F, and January the coldest, at 34.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Fitchburg Municipal has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Boston Approach.
The REIL for runways 14 and 32, the PAPI for runways 14 and 32, and the MIRL for runway 14/32 are pilot-activated on frequency 123.0.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 5 degrees left and right of the runway centerline.
This area is noise sensitive; departing aircraft should climb to traffic pattern altitude before turning crosswind.
Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
This is a cold temperature airport; altitude correction is required at or below -21C.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Fitchburg Municipal has five airfields within 27 NM. The closest is Boire Field (KASH), 17.48 NM northeast.
Part of the Boston area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KFIT
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KFIT offer for business aircraft?
Fitchburg Municipal (KFIT) has a single paved runway, 14/32, measuring 5,001 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most light and midsize business jets. The airport is non-towered, so pilots coordinate traffic via common frequency rather than tower instructions.
Is fuel available at Fitchburg Municipal, and on what schedule?
Fitchburg Municipal (KFIT) stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel, with the field attended daily from 0800 to 1700 local time. Operators arriving outside these hours should plan accordingly since the schedule applies every day of the week. Fuel service outside attended hours is not confirmed in the airport's data.
Does KFIT have customs clearance onsite?
KFIT does not offer onsite customs clearance. The nearest customs-capable airport is Worcester Regional (KORH), located approximately 17.97 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs processing near Fitchburg Municipal should plan to route through Worcester Regional or another designated port of entry.
Are there any operational restrictions or hazards noted for Fitchburg Municipal?
Fitchburg Municipal (KFIT) reports wildlife activity on and in the vicinity of the airport, a factor pilots should watch for during approach and departure. The airport is also designated cold temperature airport, requiring altitude corrections at or below -21C. Additionally, it sits in a noise-sensitive area, with departing aircraft expected to climb to traffic pattern altitude before turning crosswind.