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Class GFranklin Flying Field
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Aerial view · 3FK
No FAA diagram publishedThe FAA does not publish an Airport Diagram (APD) for 3FK — most non-towered fields, heliports, seaplane bases, and private strips fall here. Below: aerial imagery showing the actual field, runways, taxiways, and surroundings.
Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, USDA FSA
Runways at 3FK
2 runway ends on file. Longest: 2,400 ft. Max gradient: 0.58%
| Designator | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | — | 2,400 ft | 35 ft | Asphalt (good) | Yes | 0.58% |
| 21 | — | 2,400 ft | 35 ft | Asphalt (good) | Yes | 0.58% |
Source: in-app airport database (runway lengths + headings), OurAirports for surface, width, lighting. Gradient computed from FAA NASR runway-end elevation deltas (the published RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of NASR rows; we derive it from the elevations the FAA does publish).
Field intel · synthesized from Chart Supplement
Plain-English translation of the Chart Supplement remarks for 3FK, anchored to the FAA's own text. Operational items first, advisory next, raw FAA prose at the bottom.
0 matched · 4 not yet translated
Not yet translated · raw FAA text (4 sentences)
Sentences our pattern matchers haven't yet templated. The full FAA text is authoritative — these aren't translation errors, just gaps in our rule library. Curators add new templates over time; coverage rises monotonically.
- ·FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS APCH AT 317-227-5743.
- ·CTLNG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.
- ·TREES 125 FT L OF CNTRLN 163 FT FM RWY END.
- ·CROPS 66 FT R OF CNTRLN & 113 FT L OF CNTRLN.
Field profile
Wikipedia
Read full article ↗Franklin Flying Field is a privately owned, public use airport located three nautical miles (6 km) south of the central business district of Franklin, a city in Johnson County, Indiana, United States.
Use
Public-use
Ownership
Private
Scheduled service
No
NTSB events at 3FK
5 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport .
Total events
5
since 1982
Fatal
0
0.0% of total
Last 5 years
1
≈ 0.2/yr
Last 10 years
2
≈ 0.2/yr
See ranking across all airports → · Open in accident map ↗
Last 10 years · n=2
- Engine failure / power loss 1
- Controlled flight into terrain 1
All time · n=5
- Controlled flight into terrain 3
- Other 1
- Engine failure / power loss 1
Categories derived from NTSB Findings descriptions and probable-cause text via deterministic rule matching. "Other" includes cases where the agency record didn't surface enough text to classify.
Designees in IN
Every aviation professional and organization in the same state as 3FK — instructors, examiners, mechanics, schools, FBOs, flying clubs, repair shops, EAA chapters. Click any category to drill into the full directory.
CFI
1,271
Flight Instructors
A&P
4,965
Mechanics
AME
33
Medical Examiners (AME)
DME
8
Mechanic Examiners (DME)
DAR-F
2
Manufacturing Airworthiness (DAR-F)
DAR-T
4
Maintenance Airworthiness (DAR-T)
DER-Y
8
Engineering — Company (DER-Y)
DER-T
1
Engineering — Consultant (DER-T)
SAE
33
Specialty Aircraft Examiners (SAE)
APD
30
Aircrew Program Designees (APD)
TCE
2
Training Center Evaluators (TCE)
ODA
1
Organizational Designations
Schools
47
Flight Schools
FBO
59
Fixed Base Operators
Clubs
34
Flying Clubs
Repair
9
Repair / Maintenance Shops
EAA
21
EAA Chapters
DPEs near 3FK
Closest FAA Designated Pilot Examiners by great-circle distance from the field. Distances measured city-centroid to airport — useful as a first cut, not a guarantee of exam location. Click any designee for their authorizations and contact info.
| Designee | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Alexander Irwin | Greenwood | IN | 11 nm |
| Steven Edward Stombaugh | Plainfield | IN | 22 nm |
| David John Mino | Fishers | IN | 32 nm |
| James Carroll Buehler | Carmel | IN | 33 nm |
| Troy Macvey | Milan | IN | 47 nm |
| John Denny Green | Muncie | IN | 56 nm |
| Brian Glenn Dillman | Terre Haute | IN | 61 nm |
| Ethan James Malavolti | Terre Haute | IN | 61 nm |
| John Phillip Mellor | Terre Haute | IN | 61 nm |
| Matthew Ryan Torgerson | Sellersburg | IN | 63 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.
CFIs near 3FK
Closest active flight instructors by city-centroid distance. Pulled from the FAA airmen registry — ratings shown reflect the certificate on file. Drill into the state directory for filters by rating, medical, and pilot level.
| Instructor | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Alan Farris | Franklin | IN | 4 nm |
| Todd Richard Vandeman | Franklin | IN | 4 nm |
| Aaron Edward Pietras | Franklin | IN | 4 nm |
| Roger Jay Law | Franklin | IN | 4 nm |
| Christopher Robert Elsner | Franklin | IN | 4 nm |
| Daniel Martin Cline Jr | Franklin | IN | 4 nm |
| Caleb James Alan Mcbrier | Franklin | IN | 4 nm |
| Justin Alexander Beam | Franklin | IN | 4 nm |
| Rawipat Alex Mcmurray | Franklin | IN | 4 nm |
| Daniel Felipe Sanchez Ruiz | Franklin | IN | 4 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
A&P mechanics near 3FK
Closest certificated mechanics by city-centroid distance. Airframe (A), Powerplant (P), and Inspection Authorization (IA) are the ratings that matter for annuals, 100-hours, and major repairs.
| Mechanic | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Walker Dugan | Franklin | IN | 4 nm |
| Jason Matthew Tepool | Franklin | IN | 4 nm |
| David Justin Dehart | Franklin | IN | 4 nm |
| Stephen Joseph Stauffer | Franklin | IN | 4 nm |
| Barry Kevin Betz | Franklin | IN | 4 nm |
| Robin Ann English | Franklin | IN | 4 nm |
| Darren Wayne Hinton | Franklin | IN | 4 nm |
| Jeffrey Joe Fry | Franklin | IN | 4 nm |
| Jerald Wayne Rogers | Franklin | IN | 4 nm |
| David Anthony Long | Franklin | IN | 4 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
Repair stations near 3FK
Closest repair, avionics, paint, and interior shops by airport location. These are the businesses you'll fly the airplane to — not just the certificate-holders nearby. Click any shop for details and contact info.
| Shop | Distance |
|---|---|
| Eagle Avionics, LLC Columbus, IN | 13 nm |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | 22 nm |
| MJ Aircraft Anderson, IN | 46 nm |
| Turbines, Inc Terre Haute, IN | 58 nm |
| Epic Flight Academy Aircraft Mechanic School Erlanger, KY | 69 nm |
| Lafayette Avionics, Inc. West Lafayette, IN | 72 nm |
| MCX Aero, LLC Monticello, IN | 84 nm |
| Cincinnati Avionics Batavia, OH | 88 nm |
| Premier Avionics, LLC Fort Wayne, IN | 102 nm |
| Spectra Jet Springfield, OH | 105 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.
Canonical references
The agency-of-record links pilots use for 3FK: charts, weather, NOTAMs, accident records. We surface them all from one URL — no SEO sludge, no clickthrough farms.
- FAA Chart Supplement (CSUP) A/FD entry — official FAA ↗
- SkyVector — sectional + IFR charts Charts, runways, fuel, NOTAMs ↗
- AirNav — frequencies, FBOs, fuel Pilot-facing summary ↗
- NTSB CAROL — accident search Filter by airport name ↗
- FAA Notice to Air Missions NOTAMs (live) ↗
- aviationweather.gov — METAR / TAF Live observation ↗