Independence Municipal Airport

IDP · KIDP · Independence, KS · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
825 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,501 ft 17/35
Runways
2
Mag var
2E
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:56 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:02 AM11:02Z
Sunrise06:30 AM11:30Z
Sunset08:28 PM01:28Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:56 PM01:56Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:56 PM → 06:02 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:28 PM → 05:30 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 088°downwind 358°base 268°final 178°45° entry17223504

RWY 17LEFT traffic

Heading
178° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
5,501 × 100 ft
TPA
1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
123.05

Enter the left downwind (heading 358°) on the 45° at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 17
Threshold elev
821 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 50 ft, 2,351 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 43:1 slope to clear
TDZ elevation
821 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 44k, Double wheel 56k. PCN 15.

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
118.525

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
123.05
UNICOM
123.05

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Flight service
128.6 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
282.325EDNA RCAG (LOW)

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

Instrument landing systems

RWY 35
RunwayILS
RWY 35ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.7 (IDP) · GS 3.00°

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

Nearby navigation aids

BVO 117.90
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BVO · Bartlesville VOR/DME 117.90 · 126X Low r023° / 22.6 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KIDP / IDP
Coordinates
37.1584, -95.7784
Elevation
825 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2E
Sectional chart
KANSAS CITY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 118.525 · ☎ 620-331-5980
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
WICHITA · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
ICT
Attendance
MON-FRI 0700-1800
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1944/02
Distance from city
5 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 35; PAPI RWY 04 & 22; MIRL RWY 04 & 22: HIRL RWY 17 & 35 - CTAF. on 123.05Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 04: 4-light PAPI (left) · 22: 4-light PAPI (left) · 35: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.

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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE
120 N. 6TH, INDEPENDENCE, KS
620-332-2500
Manager
AARON SHRADER
498 FREEDOM DRIVE, INDEPENDENCE, KS
620-332-2531
Remarks FAA · 13 notes

General

  • MANUFACTURED ACFT TESTING ON & INVOF ARPT
  • CROP DUSTING ACFT & AGRICULTURAL EQUIP ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • MIGRATORY BIRDS & WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • WILDLIFE ON & INVOF RWYS.
  • RWY 04/22 NO LINE ON SIGHT BETWEEN RWY ENDS.
  • EXTSV FLT TESTING & FLT TRNG.
  • FARM MACHINERY ON ARPT.
  • CROP DUSTING ACTIVITY INVOF ARPT.
  • RWY 35 DSGNDAS CALM WIND RWY.
  • FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 35; PAPI RWY 04 & 22; MIRL RWY 04 & 22: HIRL RWY 17 & 35 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • 100LL ONLY SELF SVC AVBL 24 HRS.

Obstructions

  • 15 FT TREES 72 FT DST, 186 FT L.
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About KIDP

Independence Municipal Airport (IDP · KIDP) is an airport in Independence, KS, at 825 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,501 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KIDP, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KIDP have a control tower?

No. Independence 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 KIDP?

Independence Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,501 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KIDP?

Independence Municipal Airport is in Independence, KS, at an elevation of 825 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.1584, -95.7784.

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