Airport Comparison
| FCS | SLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport | Salt Lake City International Airport |
| IATA Code | FCS | SLC |
| ICAO Code | KFCS | KSLC |
| City | Fort Carson | Salt Lake City |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 5,874 ft | 4,231 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.680000, -104.760000 | 40.790000, -111.980000 |
Fort Carson (FCS) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 660 kilometers (410 miles / 356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.
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 10:02 in Fort Carson, it's 10:02 in Salt Lake City.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,643 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City (SLC) to Fort Carson (FCS) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). 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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.