Hillbillies Private

72KS · Beverly, KS · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,336 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,550 ft 17/35
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 72KS. Nearby reporting stations: KSLN (20 NM), KCNK (34 NM), KRSL (41 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:02 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:49 AM11:49Z
Sunrise07:16 AM12:16Z
Sunset07:36 PM00:36Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:02 PM01:02Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:02 PM → 06:49 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:36 PM → 06:16 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 083°downwind 353°base 263°final 173°45° entry1735

RWY 17LEFT traffic

Heading
173° true
Dimensions
2,550 × 80 ft
TPA
2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 353°) on the 45° at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 17
Threshold elev
1,336 ft

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

SLN 117.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
SLN · Salina VORTAC 117.10 · 118X High r284° / 16.9 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 72KS — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
72KS
Coordinates
39.0272, -97.9594
Elevation
1,336 ft MSL
Sectional chart
WICHITA
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
WICHITA · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Segmented circle
No
Activated
2019/08
Distance from city
1 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
TRACY HILLEGEIST
2941 E LARK DR, BEVERLY, KS
785-577-3017
Manager
TRACY HILLEGEIST
2941 E LARK DR, BEVERLY, KS
785-577-3017
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • OWNER DESIRES CHARTING.

Nearby airports

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About 72KS

Hillbillies (72KS) is an airport in Beverly, KS, at 1,336 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,550 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 72KS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 72KS have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 72KS?

Hillbillies has 1 runway; the longest is 2,550 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 72KS?

Hillbillies is in Beverly, KS, at an elevation of 1,336 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.0272, -97.9594.

More about 72KS

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 72KS 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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