Treasure Coast International (KFPR), Florida
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Treasure Coast International (KFPR) is a towered airport in Fort Pierce, Florida, roughly 37 nautical miles from its nearest metro area, handling 16,046 total annual operations in 2025 with business aviation accounting for 8,797 of that traffic according to FAA TFMSC data. The field is built around three paved runways, the longest at 6,492 feet, and offers onsite CBP inspection services along with a USDA compliance agreement, making it a workable option for international arrivals along Florida's east coast.
Runways
Treasure Coast International has three paved runways. The longest, 10R/28L, is 6,492 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Treasure Coast International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 9pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Treasure Coast International 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
Treasure Coast International recorded 8,797 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March. Business aviation traffic at KFPR is heaviest from December through May, with monthly operations dropping noticeably from June through October according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 996 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Treasure Coast International averages 19.2 days above 90°F in August and 1.2 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.3°F, and January the coldest, at 73.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Treasure Coast International has published operating constraints in six categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
High tension powerlines a quarter statute mile west of the runway 10L approach end are unmarked and unlighted.
A drainage channel 80 feet wide and 10 feet deep is located 600 feet from the runway 10L approach end.
A drainage channel 80 feet wide and 10 feet deep is located 530 feet from the runway 28R approach end. A 2-foot drainage ditch is located 361 feet from the runway 10R threshold, 259 feet to the right.
For clearance delivery, if unable via GCO, contact Palm Beach Approach.
REILs are pilot-activated on runways 10R and 28L; MIRL lighting is pilot-activated on runways 10L/28R, 10R/28L, and 14/32, via CTAF.
Runway 10R has an approach slope of 50:1 to the runway end.
Runway 28L has an approach slope of 34:1 to the runway end.
Runway 28R has an approach slope of 21:1 to the runway end.
An 8-foot fence is located 400 feet from centerline on the north side of runway 10R/28L and east of runway 14/32.
A lighted ARFF communications antenna, 125 feet AGL (149 feet AMSL), is located 793 feet south-southeast of the runway 27 threshold.
Runway 10L/28R is designated a VFR training runway.
A 2-foot drainage ditch is located 797 feet from the runway 28L threshold, 349 feet to the left.
A 2-foot drainage ditch is located 367 feet west of taxiway A1, between taxiway A and runway 10L/28R.
Voluntary noise abatement procedures are in effect; contact airport management for details.
Numerous flocks of birds and wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 130/F/A/Y/T
PCR VALUE: 310/F/A/X/T
PCR VALUE: 620/F/A/X/T
100LL is available via self-serve fueling.
Extensive flight training occurs on and within 20 miles of the airport, below 6,000 feet. VFR training aircraft operating outside Class D airspace should transmit their intended activity on frequency 123.3.
Taxiway C1 is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of 105 feet or less.
A ground communication outlet (GCO) is available on frequency 119.55 for Palm Beach clearance delivery.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Treasure Coast International has five airfields within 22 NM. The closest is Vero Beach Regional (KVRB), 9.79 NM north.
Part of the Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What customs capability does KFPR have for international arrivals?
Treasure Coast International offers onsite CBP inspection services, supported by a USDA compliance agreement. This makes KFPR usable for international arrivals without needing to route through a separate customs airport first. Crews should still coordinate with CBP directly ahead of arrival, since onsite service does not remove standard notification requirements. The airport is towered and staffed daily from 0700 to 2100 local, which aligns with typical customs coverage windows. No nearest alternate customs airport is listed, reflecting that KFPR handles this function itself.
What is the longest runway at Treasure Coast International, and what is its surface?
The longest runway at Treasure Coast International is 10R/28L, measuring 6,492 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the primary runway for larger business aircraft using KFPR. The airport also has two shorter paved asphalt runways: 14/32 at 4,755 feet and 10L/28R at 4,000 feet. The 10L/28R runway is specifically noted as a VFR training runway, which separates lighter training traffic from larger operations on the main runway.
Are there wingspan restrictions on taxiways at KFPR?
Yes, taxiway C1 at Treasure Coast International is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of 105 feet or less. Operators of larger business jets should plan taxi routing around this constraint before requesting clearance. The airport's longest runway, 10R/28L, spans 6,492 feet, so aircraft using that runway may still need to route away from C1 during taxi. Dispatchers should account for this when filing ground movement plans at KFPR.
What obstacles and terrain features should pilots be aware of near KFPR runways?
Treasure Coast International has several charted ground features near its runway ends. An 8-foot fence sits 400 feet from centerline on the north side of runway 10R/28L and east of runway 14/32. Drainage channels 80 feet wide and 10 feet deep are located near the approach ends of both 10L and 28R, with additional shallower drainage ditches near the 10R and 28L thresholds. High tension powerlines a quarter mile west of the runway 10L approach end are unmarked and unlighted. Pilots at KFPR should factor these features into approach and departure planning.
Is there flight training activity at KFPR that affects traffic patterns?
Yes, Treasure Coast International sees extensive flight training both on the airport and within 20 miles of it, below 6,000 feet. VFR training aircraft operating outside Class D airspace are expected to transmit their intended activity on frequency 123.3. Runway 10L/28R is specifically designated as a VFR training runway, helping separate this traffic from larger operations. Numerous flocks of birds and wildlife are also reported on and in the vicinity of the airport, adding another factor pilots should watch for during pattern work at KFPR.