Augusta Municipal Airport

3AU · Augusta, KS · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,326 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,501 ft 18/36
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
06:06 AM11:06Z
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 → 06:06 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:34 PM → 05:34 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 090°downwind 000°base 270°final 180°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
180° mag · 184° true
Dimensions
4,501 × 75 ft
TPA
2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Concrete
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 000°) on the 45° at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Threshold elev
1,326 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 58 ft, 1,660 ft from threshold, 100 ft L of centerline — 25:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
1,326 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12k. PCN 5.

Pattern side: 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

ASOS/AWOS
124.175
Clearance — primary
125.0

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

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 r068° / 9.5 NM
ICT · Wichita VORTAC 113.80 · 85X High r093° / 24.4 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
3AU
Coordinates
37.6716, -97.0779
Elevation
1,326 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4E
Sectional chart
WICHITA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3P · 124.175 · ☎ 316-733-6696
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
WICHITA · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
ICT
Attendance
MON-FRI 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
Distance from city
5 W

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REILS RWY 18 & 36, PAPI RWY 18 & 36, MIRLS RWY 18/36 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 18: 4-light PAPI (left) · 36: 4-light PAPI (left).

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), MOGAS
Bottled oxygen
LOW
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Avionics, Charter, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF AUGUSTA
113 EAST 6TH AVE., PO BOX 489, AUGUSTA, KS
316-775-4510
Manager
RANDY ANNETT
4800 W. BEECH DR, STE 1, PO BOX 489, AUGUSTA, KS
316-733-1327
Remarks FAA · 9 notes

General

  • AFT HRS SVC 316-733-1326.
  • PAEW MOWING SUMMER MONTHS.
  • RWY ENDS LINE OF SITE OBSTRUCTED BY TERRAIN.
  • CALM WIND RWY 18.
  • LINE OFC 316-733 1326.
  • FOR CD CTC WICHITA APCH AT 316-350-1520.
  • 5 FT DITCH 330 N OF APCH END OF RWY 18.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REILS RWY 18 & 36, PAPI RWY 18 & 36, MIRLS RWY 18/36 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • SELF SVC AND FULL SVC 100LL, MOGAS, JET A+ FULL SVC.

Nearby airports

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About 3AU

Augusta Municipal Airport (3AU) is an airport in Augusta, KS, at 1,326 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,501 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3AU, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 3AU have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 3AU?

Augusta Municipal Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,501 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 3AU?

Augusta Municipal Airport is in Augusta, KS, at an elevation of 1,326 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.6716, -97.0779.

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