Vagabond Army Heliport Explained

Vagabond Army Heliport
Icao:KFCT
Faa:FCT
Owner:US Army ATCA ASO
Operator:Mark Flores
Location:Yakima Training Center, Yakima County, Washington
Built:1945
Elevation-F:1370
Elevation-M:418
R1-Number:5H/23H
R1-Length-F:1602
R1-Length-M:488
R1-Surface:Asphalt

Vagabond Army Heliport, formerly Vagabond Army Airfield, is located at the Yakima Training Center (YTC) in the U.S. state of Washington. Currently, only rotary winged aircraft are authorized to land at this facility as the airfield has been closed to fixed-wing aircraft. The existing 1600feet runway currently serves as a hover lane for approaches and departures. All repair and maintenance on the base is to accommodate rotary winged aircraft. The heliport has 20 parking pads for use by various types of helicopters.[1]

References

  1. VĂ©lez-Vega, Eileen M., and Dan D. Mathews. Airfield pavement evaluation, Selah Creek Airstrip and Vagabond Army Airfield, Yakima Firing Center, Washington. Washington D.C.: US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center, Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory, 2005. Print.

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