Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5KS3
- Coordinates
- 39.2164, -99.3651
- Elevation
- 2,190 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- WICHITA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2024/04
- Distance from city
- 4 WSW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:39 AM | 10:39Z |
| Sunrise | 06:11 AM | 11:11Z |
| Sunset | 09:07 PM | 02:07Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:39 PM | 02:39Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:39 PM → 05:39 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:07 PM → 05:11 AM
Plan a flight from 5KS3
Runway 17/35
2,640 ft · Turf 17
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
35
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYS · Hays | VORTAC | 110.40 | r339° / 22.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5KS3. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
JOHN HILGERS
210 SW 10TH ST, PLAINVILLE, KS
785-737-3604
Manager
JOHN HILGERS
210 SW 10TH ST, PLAINVILLE, KS
785-737-3604
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