Airport information
- FAA LID
- 17KS
- Coordinates
- 38.8454, -97.5049
- Elevation
- 1,215 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- WICHITA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2014/10
- Distance from city
- 5 E
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 | 05:33 AM | 10:33Z |
| Sunrise | 06:05 AM | 11:05Z |
| Sunset | 08:58 PM | 01:58Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:30 PM | 02:30Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:30 PM → 05:33 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:58 PM → 05:05 AM
Plan a flight from 17KS
Runway 18/36
2,550 ft · Turf 18
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
36
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLN · Salina | VORTAC | 117.10 | r124° / 7.2 NM |
| FRI · Fort Riley | VOR | 109.40 | r250° / 31 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 17KS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
DENNIS AND DENISE RUSSELL
5236 E. NORTH STREET, SALINA, KS
785-825-0311
Manager
DENNIS AND DENISE RUSSELL
5236 E. NORTH STREET, SALINA, KS
785-825-0311
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
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