Lloyd Stearman Field

1K1 · Benton, KS · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,364 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,106 ft 17/35
Runway
1
Mag var
4E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:03 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:05 AM11:05Z
Sunrise06:34 AM11:34Z
Sunset08:34 PM01:34Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:03 PM02:03Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:03 PM → 06:05 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:34 PM → 05:34 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 262°downwind 352°base 082°final 172°45° entry1735

RWY 17RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
172° mag · 176° true
Dimensions
5,106 × 75 ft
TPA
2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Displaced thr
241 ft
CTAF
123.075

Enter the right downwind (heading 352°) on the 45° at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 17
Threshold elev
1,364 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 47 ft, 530 ft from threshold, 240 ft R of centerline — 7:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
TDZ elevation
1,363 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: High.

Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

Clearance — primary
125.0

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
123.075
UNICOM
123.075

Departure & arrival

“Wichita”
App/Dep
134.8

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
269.1APCH/P DEP/P

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

IAB 116.50 · ICT 113.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
IAB · Mc Connell TACAN 116.50 · 112X r034° / 11.9 NM
ICT · Wichita VORTAC 113.80 · 85X High r078° / 22.4 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
1K1
Coordinates
37.7779, -97.1135
Elevation
1,364 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4E
Sectional chart
WICHITA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
WICHITA · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
ICT
Attendance
UNATND
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1947/10
Distance from city
1 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SS-SR
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 123.075 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A (additive)
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BENTON AIRPARK INC.
14789 SOUTHWEST 30TH. STREET, BENTON, KS
316-636-9700
Manager
DWAYNE CLEMENS
14789 SOUTHWEST 30TH. STREET, BENTON, KS
316-648-0132
Remarks FAA · 10 notes

General

  • UNCTLD VEHICLE TFC INVOF HANGARS & ON TWYS. BACK TAX ON RWY WHEN ABLE.
  • ULTRALIGHT ACFT PPR.
  • TWIN & LRGR BACK TAXI ON RWY.
  • 70 FT WIDE CONC TWY TURN OFF MIDFIELD.
  • FOR CD CTC WICHITA APCH AT 316-350-1520.

Fuel

  • 100 LL 24 HR SELF SERVE. JET A+ REQ 24 HRS IN ADV.

Obstructions

  • 17 FT RD 38 FT DSTC, 125 FT L/R; 31 FT TREE, 1 FT DSTC, 190 FT R.
  • 24 FT HGR, 0-199 FT DSTC, 218 FT R; 23 FT WINDSOCK, 132 FT DSTC, 118 FT R.
  • OBSTN CLNC SLOPE 0:1 TO DTHR OVR 25 FT BLDG, 0 FT DSTC, 200 FT L.
  • OBSTN CLNC SLOPE 0:1 TO DTHR OVR 25 FT BLDG, 0 FT DSTC, 200 FT L.

Nearby airports

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About 1K1

Lloyd Stearman Field (1K1) is an airport in Benton, KS, at 1,364 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,106 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 1K1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 1K1 have a control tower?

No. Lloyd Stearman Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 1K1?

Lloyd Stearman Field has 1 runway; the longest is 5,106 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 1K1?

Lloyd Stearman Field is in Benton, KS, at an elevation of 1,364 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.7779, -97.1135.

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