Mc Pherson

MPR · KMPR · Mc Pherson, KS · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,498 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,503 ft 18/36
Runways
2
Mag var
6E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:01 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:48 AM11:48Z
Sunrise07:15 AM12:15Z
Sunset07:34 PM00:34Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:01 PM01:01Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:01 PM → 06:48 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:34 PM → 06:15 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 270°downwind 000°base 090°final 180°45° entry18263608

RWY 18RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
180° mag · 186° true
Dimensions
5,503 × 100 ft
TPA
2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Concrete
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the right downwind (heading 000°) on the 45° at 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Threshold elev
1,494 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 22 ft, 890 ft from threshold, 270 ft R of centerline — 31:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
41 ft
TDZ elevation
1,497 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k.

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

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.025

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Departure & arrival

“Wichita”
App/Dep
125.5

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
306.2APCH/P DEP/P

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

Nearby navigation aids

HUT 116.80 · SLN 117.10 · ICT 113.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
HUT · Hutchinson VOR/DME 116.80 · 115X Low r024° / 24.2 NM
SLN · Salina VORTAC 117.10 · 118X High r178° / 34.5 NM
ICT · Wichita VORTAC 113.80 · 85X High r345° / 36.8 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KMPR / MPR
Coordinates
38.3524, -97.6913
Elevation
1,498 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6E
Sectional chart
WICHITA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3P · 119.025 · ☎ 620-798-1650
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
WICHITA · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
ICT
Attendance
MON-FRI 0800-1700; SAT 0800-1200
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1946/09
Distance from city
1 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
MIRL RWY 18/36 PRESET ON LOW INTST TO INCREASE INTST ACTVT - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 18: 4-light PAPI (left) · 36: 4-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, MOGAS
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
COUNTY & CITY OF MC PHERSON
400 EAST KANSAS, MC PHERSON, KS
(620) 245-2535
Manager
CYNTHIA PETERSON
1000 S. 81 BYPASS, MC PHERSON, KS
620-241-0684
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • PHONE AVBL 24 HRS.
  • 300 FT CRANES OCNLY AT REFINERY 0.9 MILES ESE OF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC WICHITA APCH AT 316-350-1520.

Runways

  • RWY 08/26 MKD W/3 FT DIA YELLOW CONES.

Lighting

  • MIRL RWY 18/36 PRESET ON LOW INTST TO INCREASE INTST ACTVT - CTAF.

Fuel

  • 100LL 24 HR SELF-SERVE. JET A AND MOGAS AFTR HRS CALL 620-755-8901. CALL-IN FEE.
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About KMPR

Mc Pherson (MPR · KMPR) is an airport in Mc Pherson, KS, at 1,498 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,503 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMPR, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KMPR have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KMPR?

Mc Pherson has 2 runways; the longest is 5,503 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KMPR?

Mc Pherson is in Mc Pherson, KS, at an elevation of 1,498 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.3524, -97.6913.

More about KMPR

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 KMPR 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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