Airport information
- FAA LID
- 15KS
- Coordinates
- 38.4306, -96.0883
- Elevation
- 1,200 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1981/10
- Distance from city
- 4 NE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:29 AM | 10:29Z |
| Sunrise | 06:00 AM | 11:00Z |
| Sunset | 08:51 PM | 01:51Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:23 PM | 02:23Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:23 PM → 05:29 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:51 PM → 05:00 AM
Plan a flight from 15KS
Runway 18/36
2,300 ft × 50 ft · Turf 18
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
36
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMP · Emporia | VORTAC | 112.80 | r008° / 8.7 NM |
| FOE · Forbes | TACAN | 111.60 | r208° / 36.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 15KS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
GENE SICKLER
1555 RD. 190, EMPORIA, KS
620-340-0252
Manager
FRED SICKLER
1555 RD 190, EMPORIA, KS
620-340-0252
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED THE APPROACH TO EACH RWY IS MAINTAINED FOR A MINIMUM 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE AND THE TRANSITIONAL SURFACE BE MAINTAINED FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
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