Felts Field (KSFF), Washington
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Felts Field (KSFF) is a towered, public-use airport in Spokane, Washington, handling a business-aviation-dominated traffic mix alongside general aviation activity. The field offers two paved runways and an adjacent water runway used for seaplane operations, plus onsite CBP inspection services for international arrivals. Operating conditions here include notable local considerations: bird and waterfowl activity near the field, portions of taxiway B not visible from the tower, and a cold temperature airport designation requiring altitude corrections in winter. Spokane International sits about 9.4 nautical miles to the southwest, and Fairchild AFB is roughly 14 nautical miles away.
Runways
Felts Field has three runways. The longest, 03W/21W, is 6,000 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a water surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Felts Field has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 8pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Felts Field 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
Felts Field recorded 6,225 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in November and December. Business aviation traffic at KSFF is concentrated toward the late-year months, with November and December showing the highest monthly operations counts.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 647 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Felts Field averages 13.1 days above 90°F in July and 24.9 freeze days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87.1°F, and December the coldest, at 36.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Felts Field has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Prior permission is required for rotorcraft conducting hover operations above 10 feet AGL in the non-movement area; contact the tower.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Spokane Approach.
When the ATCT is closed, MIRL for runway 04L/22R, MALSR for runway 22R, and REIL for runway 04L are pilot-activated on CTAF. VASI for runway 04L and VASI for runway 22R operate continuously. PAPI for runway 22L operates from sunrise to sunset.
The water runway advisory service area is not visible from the tower. Contact Felts tower on frequency 132.5 for traffic data.
There is extensive boating activity in the area of the water runway.
Bird hazard on and around the airport; see the special notice for Washington in AIM Part 3A.
Waterfowl and other birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 5 degrees right of centerline.
The tower is unable to provide ATC service on the perimeter taxiway due to movement of uncontrolled ground traffic.
Water level on the river may be lowered by the Army Corps of Engineers. The water area adjacent to the airport is not controlled or maintained by the airport. Waterway elevation is estimated at 1,910 feet.
Aircraft with tail heights over 20 feet must contact the tower prior to taxi.
Portions of taxiway B are not visible from the tower.
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 15 degrees Celsius.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Felts Field has five airfields within 47 NM. The closest is Spokane International (KGEG), 9.42 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KSFF
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Frequently asked questions
What is KSFF and where is it located?
KSFF, also known as Felts Field, is a public, towered airport serving Spokane, Washington, at an elevation of 1,957 feet. It sits roughly 112 nautical miles from the nearest major metro reference point. The field handles a mix of general and business aviation traffic, with business aviation accounting for the majority of its recorded operations. Spokane International lies about 9.4 nautical miles to the southwest.
Can international flights clear customs at Felts Field?
Yes, Felts Field offers CBP inspection services onsite, according to the facility's customs designation. This allows aircraft to clear customs directly at KSFF rather than diverting to another airport for inspection. Operators should still confirm current CBP staffing and procedures before planning an international arrival, since availability can vary by schedule.
What runways are available at KSFF?
Felts Field has two paved runways: 04L/22R at 4,499 feet by 140 feet on concrete, and 04R/22L at 2,650 feet by 75 feet on asphalt. There is also a water runway, 03W/21W, measuring 6,000 by 100 feet, used for seaplane operations. The tower has noted that the water runway service area is not visible from the tower cab, so aircraft using it must contact Felts tower on 132.5 for traffic data.
Does KSFF have any special cold-weather operating requirements?
Yes, Felts Field is designated a cold temperature airport, and altitude corrections are required at or below minus 15 degrees Celsius. This designation reflects the airport's winter climate, where average daily highs in December and January sit in the high 30s Fahrenheit and many days drop below freezing. Pilots should plan approach altitude corrections accordingly during cold months at KSFF.