Chanute Martin Johnson

CNU · KCNU · Chanute, KS · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,002 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,254 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
1E

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:52 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:40 AM11:40Z
Sunrise07:06 AM12:06Z
Sunset07:25 PM00:25Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:52 PM00:52Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:52 PM → 06:40 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:25 PM → 06:06 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 096°downwind 006°base 276°final 186°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
186° mag · 187° true
Dimensions
4,254 × 75 ft
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.7

Enter the left downwind (heading 006°) on the 45° at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Threshold elev
982 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Tree, 60 ft, 620 ft from threshold, 280 ft L of centerline — 7:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
993 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12k.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
127.075

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.7
UNICOM
122.7

Also

Flight service
132.9 LOW
By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
109.2/29XCNU DME
279.5CHANUTE RCAG (LOW)

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

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Charts & procedures

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Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KCNU / CNU
Coordinates
37.6679, -95.4867
Elevation
1,002 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1E
Sectional chart
KANSAS CITY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E · CLASS E SVC 0600-2200; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
Weather station
ASOS · 127.075 · ☎ 620-431-6781
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
WICHITA · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
CNU
Attendance
MON-FRI 0700-1600; SUN 1200-1700
Beacon
white-green (SEE RMK)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
2 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SEE RMK
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 18 & 36; PAPI RWY 18 & 36; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF. on 122.7Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 18: 2-light PAPI (left) · 36: 2-light PAPI (left).

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, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Agricultural, Air ambulance
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF CHANUTE
MEMORIAL BLDG, CHANUTE, KS
620-431-5296
Manager
RYAN FOLMER
800 S. COUNTRY CLUB ROAD, CHANUTE, KS
620-305-9689
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • COURTSEY CAR AVBL.
  • FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.

Lighting

  • DUSK-2300
  • ACTVT REIL RWY 18 & 36; PAPI RWY 18 & 36; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • +25 FT TREE 173 FRM AER 18, 190 FT L OF CL.
  • CONTROLLING OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP. OBSTN CLEARANCE SLP 18:1 TO DTHR.

Attendance

  • FOR AFT HRS ATNDT CALL 620-433-0163.
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About KCNU

Chanute Martin Johnson (CNU · KCNU) is an airport in Chanute, KS, at 1,002 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,254 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KCNU, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KCNU have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KCNU?

Chanute Martin Johnson has 1 runway; the longest is 4,254 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KCNU?

Chanute Martin Johnson is in Chanute, KS, at an elevation of 1,002 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.6679, -95.4867.

More about KCNU

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 KCNU 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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