Thomsen Field Private
4KS6 · Hartford, KS · Non-towered · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:59 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:59 AM | 10:59Z |
| Sunrise | 06:28 AM | 11:28Z |
| Sunset | 08:30 PM | 01:30Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:59 PM | 01:59Z |
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Runways
RWY 18LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 174° mag · 180° true
- Dimensions
- 1,200 × 40 ft
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
Enter the left downwind (heading 354°) on the 45° at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 18
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 15 ft
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,200 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
EMP 112.80
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMP · Emporia | VORTAC | 112.80 · 75X | Low | r097° / 11.3 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 4KS6 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 4KS6
- Coordinates
- 38.2417, -95.9067
- Elevation
- 1,140 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1991/03
- Distance from city
- 5 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 5 notes
General
- OWNER DESIRES AIRPORT BE CHARTED.
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
- POWERLINE 1/4 MILE SOUTH END OF RWY 18 MARKED WITH RED BALLS.
Runways
- 18/36 MARKED WITH CAR TIRES PAINTED ORANGE.
Contact
- ADDNL CTC: AARON THOMSEN 422 14TH LN BURLINGTON, KS 66839 620-364-9533.
Nearby airports
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About 4KS6
Thomsen Field (4KS6) is an airport in Hartford, KS, at 1,140 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 4KS6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 4KS6 have a control tower?
No. Thomsen Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 4KS6?
Thomsen Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,200 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 4KS6?
Thomsen Field is in Hartford, KS, at an elevation of 1,140 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.2417, -95.9067.
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