Marion Municipal

43K · Marion, KS · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,390 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,745 ft 03/21
Runways
4
Mag var
7E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 43K. Nearby reporting stations: KEWK (22 NM), KHRU (23 NM), KMPR (33 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:58 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:45 AM11:45Z
Sunrise07:12 AM12:12Z
Sunset07:32 PM00:32Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:58 PM00:58Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:58 PM → 06:45 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:32 PM → 06:12 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 040°downwind 310°base 220°final 130°45° entry1317182131353603

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
130° mag · 137° true
Dimensions
2,722 × 50 ft
TPA
2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 310°) on the 45° at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Approach obstacle
Trees, 30 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 40 ft B of centerline

Condition: Good.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

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

Nearby navigation aids

FRI 109.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
FRI · Fort Riley VOR 109.40 Terminal r183° / 38.5 NM

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Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
43K
Coordinates
38.3376, -96.9882
Elevation
1,390 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
7E
Sectional chart
KANSAS CITY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
WICHITA · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
ICT
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1945/12
Distance from city
2 SE

Night operations

Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — 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, MOGAS
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF MARION
208 EAST SANTA FE, MARION, KS
620-382-3703
Manager
BRIAN WELLS
208 EAST SANTA FE, MARION, KS
620-382-3703
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.

Obstructions

  • 4 FT FENCE, 30 FT DSTC, 30 FT L & R.
  • CONTROLLING OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.
  • CONTROLLING OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.
  • CONTROLLING OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.

Contact

  • CITY/AMGR.

Nearby airports

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About 43K

Marion Municipal (43K) is an airport in Marion, KS, at 1,390 ft MSL. It has 4 runways, the longest 2,745 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 43K, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 43K have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 43K?

Marion Municipal has 4 runways; the longest is 2,745 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 43K?

Marion Municipal is in Marion, KS, at an elevation of 1,390 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.3376, -96.9882.

More about 43K

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 43K 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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