Runway, control tower and hangars at Sherman Army Airfield in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, in warm golden-hour light

Airport

Sherman Army Airfield (FLV)

Sherman Army Airfield is a joint military and civilian airfield at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, serving as a practical gateway to the historic fort, Leavenworth and the wider Kansas City area. Compare transfer options to Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas City and nearby destinations, and plan your onward journey with ease.

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About Sherman Army Airfield

Sherman Army Airfield is a joint-use military and civilian airfield at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Activated in May 1941, it supports U.S. Army aviation and general aviation through a single 5,318-foot runway.

Located about 3 miles north of Fort Leavenworth's historic post area and the city of Leavenworth, the airfield lies roughly 25 miles northwest of Kansas City. It operates as a public-use military airport with separate military and civilian ramp areas.

Access is by road, and civilian travelers continue by rental car, taxi, private transfer or pre-arranged ground transportation. Nearby larger airports include Kansas City International Airport and Kansas City Downtown Airport.

Facilities are aviation-focused, with fuel, hangars, aircraft parking and flight training available through Leavenworth Aviation Services. The airfield remains an important general aviation and military link for the region.

Exterior view of Sherman Army Airfield FLV in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with hangars, runway and control tower under a wide sky.

Terminal Overview

Travelers walking beneath terminal signs inside an airport

Terminals

Sherman Army Airfield does not have commercial passenger terminals. It is a joint-use military and civilian general aviation airfield with a single runway, separate military and civilian ramp areas, and operations handled through base operations and the civilian fixed-base operator.

Ground Transportation Services to and from Sherman Army Airfield

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