McMaster GliderportPrivate
29KS · Wichita, KS · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-23 · night begins 07:51 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:51 AM | 11:51Z |
| Sunrise | 07:17 AM | 12:17Z |
| Sunset | 07:24 PM | 00:24Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:51 PM | 00:51Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18L/36R | 4,600 ft | |
| 18R/36L | 2,460 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
IAB 116.50 · ICT 113.80 · HUT 116.80
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAB · Mc Connell | TACAN | 116.50 · 112X | — | r023° / 9.4 NM |
| ICT · Wichita | VORTAC | 113.80 · 85X | High | r080° / 19.3 NM |
| HUT · Hutchinson | VOR/DME | 116.80 · 115X | Low | r107° / 38.6 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 29KS — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 29KS
- Coordinates
- 37.7613, -97.1773
- Elevation
- 1,403 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- WICHITA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2017/05
- Distance from city
- 5 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC WICHITA APCH AT 316-350-1520.
Nearby airports
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About 29KS
McMaster (29KS) is a gliderport in Wichita, KS, at 1,403 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 29KS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 29KS have a control tower?
No. McMaster is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) gliderport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 29KS?
McMaster has 2 runways; the longest is 4,600 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 29KS?
McMaster is in Wichita, KS, at an elevation of 1,403 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.7613, -97.1773.
More about 29KS
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 29KS in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
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