Fort Scott Municipal Airport

FSK · KFSK · Fort Scott, KS · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
918 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,403 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
4E

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Weather

METAR observed

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:54 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:56 AM10:56Z
Sunrise06:25 AM11:25Z
Sunset08:25 PM01:25Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:54 PM01:54Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:54 PM → 05:56 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:25 PM → 05:25 AM

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Advisories

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 086°downwind 356°base 266°final 176°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
176° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
4,403 × 75 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
VASI (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 356°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Threshold elev
903 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 20 ft, 250 ft from threshold, 215 ft R of centerline — 2:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
33 ft
TDZ elevation
914 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 24k. PCN 9.

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
124.425

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
125.55 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
327.0BUTLER RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

BUM 115.90
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BUM · Butler VORTAC 115.90 · 106X High r198° / 31.4 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KFSK / FSK
Coordinates
37.7984, -94.7694
Elevation
918 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4E
Sectional chart
KANSAS CITY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3P · 124.425 · ☎ 620-215-5899
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
WICHITA · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
ICT
Attendance
MON-SAT 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
4 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RY 18/36; VASI RY 18; PAPI RY 36 & REIL RYS 18 & 36 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 18: VASI · 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-1 (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF FORT SCOTT
123 SOUTH MAIN ST., FORT SCOTT, KS
620-223-0550
Manager
SETH SIMPSON
1869 INDIAN RD., P.O. BOX 151, FORT SCOTT, KS
620-223-5490
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • DEER FENCE AROUND AIRPORT PERIMETER.
  • GROUND DROPS RAPIDLY 250' FROM RWY 18 END.
  • FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RY 18/36; VASI RY 18; PAPI RY 36 & REIL RYS 18 & 36 - CTAF.
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About KFSK

Fort Scott Municipal Airport (FSK · KFSK) is an airport in Fort Scott, KS, at 918 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,403 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KFSK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KFSK have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KFSK?

Fort Scott Municipal Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,403 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KFSK?

Fort Scott Municipal Airport is in Fort Scott, KS, at an elevation of 918 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.7984, -94.7694.

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