Airport Comparison
| FCS | PHX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| IATA Code | FCS | PHX |
| ICAO Code | KFCS | KPHX |
| City | Fort Carson | Phoenix |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Phoenix |
| Elevation | 5,874 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.680000, -104.760000 | 33.430000, -112.010000 |
Fort Carson (FCS) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 874 kilometers (543 miles / 472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 15:43 in Fort Carson, it's 15:43 in Phoenix.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,740 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits lower than Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Fort Carson (FCS) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.