Richmond Executive / Chesterfield County Airport (KFCI), Virginia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Richmond Executive / Chesterfield County (KFCI) sits roughly 20 nautical miles from the Richmond metro area and serves as a business aviation field south of Richmond International, with approaches to that larger airport crossing directly over KFCI's traffic pattern. The airport is non-towered, operates a single paved runway, and functions as a landing rights port requiring prior CBP coordination for international arrivals rather than offering full on-site customs clearance.
Runways
Richmond Executive / Chesterfield County Airport has one paved runway, 15/33, 5,500 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
Richmond Executive / Chesterfield County Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 10pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Richmond Executive / Chesterfield County Airport has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Richmond Executive / Chesterfield County Airport recorded 4,810 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October and November. Business aviation traffic at KFCI builds through the year and peaks in October and November, running well above the January and February totals.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 465 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Richmond Executive / Chesterfield County Airport averages 1.2 snow days in January.
Weather station is 7.5 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Richmond Executive / Chesterfield County Airport has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental and other notes.
Aircraft on ILS approach to Richmond International cross directly over the airport.
For clearance delivery, contact Potomac Approach.
HIRL for runway 15/33 is preset to low intensity; increased intensity and activation of the MALSR on runway 33 and REIL on runway 15 are available via CTAF.
A noise-sensitive area lies north of the airport; voluntary use of runway 15 is preferred when there is no wind.
Deer and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Fuel service after hours or between 2200 and 0700 requires prior arrangement.
A 400-foot tower is located 5 nautical miles north of the airport.
Helicopter parking is located adjacent to taxiway C.
Medical flight operations follow an irregular departure pattern.
ARFF equipment and trained personnel are available at the airport.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Richmond Executive / Chesterfield County Airport has five airfields within 36 NM. The closest is Richmond International (KRIC), 11.43 NM northeast.
Part of the Richmond and Norfolk area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KFCI
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Frequently asked questions
What is the customs procedure at KFCI?
Richmond Executive / Chesterfield County, KFCI, is a landing rights airport, not a full-service customs port. Prior CBP permission is required before an international arrival, and clearance is not simply available on demand. Operators need to coordinate with CBP well ahead of the flight rather than assume walk-up processing. This distinguishes KFCI from airports with a permanent customs presence. Dispatchers planning an international leg into KFCI should build the CBP coordination step into the flight plan early.
What fuel is available at KFCI, and is it always attended?
Richmond Executive / Chesterfield County stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The field's attendance schedule runs daily from 0700 to 2200 local, and fuel service after hours or between 2200 and 0700 requires prior arrangement per airport remarks. Crews planning early departures or late arrivals should confirm fueling availability outside the standard attendance window before filing. This after-hours condition is specific to KFCI and worth checking against any planned block times.
What runway does KFCI offer, and what lighting supports night or low-visibility operations?
KFCI has a single paved runway, 15/33, measuring 5,500 feet by 100 feet with an asphalt surface. High Intensity Runway Lights (HIRL) are preset to low intensity by default, with increased intensity and activation of the MALSR on runway 33 and REIL on runway 15 available via CTAF. Since Richmond Executive / Chesterfield County is non-towered, pilots control this lighting themselves through radio calls. This setup is standard for the field's uncontrolled operating status.
Are there wildlife or noise considerations for pilots operating at KFCI?
Yes. Deer and birds are reported on and in the vicinity of Richmond Executive / Chesterfield County, a factor for crews during approach and departure phases. Separately, a noise-sensitive area lies north of the airport, and voluntary use of runway 15 is preferred when winds allow. Pilots should weigh runway choice against these noise concerns in calm-wind conditions. Both factors are airport-specific remarks rather than generic cautions.
How does traffic at KFCI compare across the year, and what is the annual volume?
Richmond Executive / Chesterfield County logged 5,913 total annual operations in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data, with 4,810 of those business aviation operations. Business aviation traffic is concentrated toward the later months, with October and November each posting the highest monthly counts among the reported figures. Earlier months, particularly January and February, run noticeably lower. Dispatchers scheduling into KFCI during the fall period should anticipate a busier traffic pattern than in winter months.