Northern Colorado Regional (KFNL), Colorado
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL) serves the Fort Collins / Loveland area of Colorado, roughly 43 nautical miles from the Denver metro area. The field is towered and holds CBP inspection services on site along with a USDA compliance agreement, supporting business aviation traffic that makes up the large majority of annual operations at this Tier 1 facility. Its primary runway spans 8,500 feet of asphalt, long enough to accommodate a wide range of jet traffic.
Runways
Northern Colorado Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 15/33, is 8,500 ft long and 100 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
Northern Colorado Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Northern Colorado Regional has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Northern Colorado Regional recorded 6,128 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KFNL is concentrated toward the fall months, with October and November showing the highest monthly operations counts of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 674 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Northern Colorado Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Denver Approach.
From dusk to dawn, the following lighting is activated: MALSR on runway 33, REIL on runway 15, PAPI on runway 33, and HIRL on runway 15/33. Taxiway lights are activated via CTAF. The PAPI on runway 15 operates continuously.
Edge reflectors are installed along the full length of the runway.
Runway 33 is designated the calm wind runway for winds of 5 knots or less.
A concrete headwall is located 43 feet left and right of centerline, 815 feet from the threshold.
A ditch measuring 2 to 4 feet deep runs within 55 feet left and right of centerline along the full length of the runway.
Runway surface condition reporting is unmonitored from 0500 to 1300 Zulu and beyond.
The threshold of runway 24 is not visible from the tower.
PCR VALUE: 581/F/D/X/T
Fuel is available 24 hours a day with credit card access.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Northern Colorado Regional has five airfields within 26 NM. The closest is Christman Field, 10.61 NM northwest.
Part of the Denver area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What customs capabilities does KFNL offer for international arrivals?
Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL) has CBP inspection services available on site, along with a USDA compliance agreement covering agricultural inspection requirements. This combination supports international arrivals without requiring a diversion to another port of entry. Operators should still coordinate arrival details in advance given the specialized nature of agricultural compliance procedures. The on-site presence of both services distinguishes KFNL from many regional fields that rely on a nearby customs facility instead.
How long is the main runway at Northern Colorado Regional, and what surface does it have?
The primary runway at Northern Colorado Regional Airport, designated 15/33, measures 8,500 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the airport's maximum paved runway length, sufficient for most business jet types operating into the field. A secondary runway, 06/24, is considerably shorter at 2,189 feet and 40 feet wide, also asphalt. The disparity in size means 15/33 handles the bulk of larger aircraft operations at KFNL.
Are there any known obstructions near the runway approaches at KFNL?
Yes, Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL) reports two close-in obstructions affecting its runway environment. A concrete headwall sits 43 feet left and right of centerline, located 815 feet from the threshold. Separately, a ditch measuring two to four feet deep runs within 55 feet left and right of centerline along the full length of the runway. Crews planning approaches or departures at KFNL should account for both obstructions in their operational planning.
What lighting is available at KFNL during dusk-to-dawn operations?
Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL) activates several lighting systems during dusk-to-dawn hours, including MALSR on runway 33, REIL on runway 15, and PAPI on runway 33. High-intensity runway lighting covers the full length of runway 15/33, and taxiway lighting is available on CTAF activation. The PAPI for runway 15 runs continuously rather than on pilot-activated lighting. Fuel is available around the clock with credit card access, supporting operations tied to this lighting schedule.
Is fuel available at KFNL outside normal staffed hours?
Fuel at Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL) is available on a 24-hour basis through credit card access, so operators are not limited to staffed attendance hours for fueling. The airport's attendance schedule itself is listed as all-hours coverage as well. Both 100LL and Jet A fuel types are offered at the field. This around-the-clock fuel access makes KFNL a practical stop for operators working outside typical daytime schedules.