Airport information
- FAA LID
- 61KS
- Coordinates
- 37.9085, -96.4375
- Elevation
- 1,190 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2025/10
- Distance from city
- 9 NW
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 | 05:32 AM | 10:32Z |
| Sunrise | 06:03 AM | 11:03Z |
| Sunset | 08:51 PM | 01:51Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:23 PM | 02:23Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:23 PM → 05:32 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:51 PM → 05:03 AM
Plan a flight from 61KS
Runway 17/35
2,665 ft × 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMP · Emporia | VORTAC | 112.80 | r204° / 27 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 61KS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
TODD BANKS
2053 F ROAD, EUREKA, KS
913-706-2213
Manager
TODD BANKS
11109 BUENA VISTA, LEAWOOD, KS
913-706-2213
Remarks FAA
- BANKST@BLACKTHORNGROUP.COM
- BANKST@BLACKTHORNGROUP.COM
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