Russell Municipal Airport

RSL · KRSL · Russell, KS · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,864 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,000 ft 17/35
Runways
2
Mag var
7E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:13 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:09 AM11:09Z
Sunrise06:39 AM11:39Z
Sunset08:43 PM01:43Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:13 PM02:13Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:13 PM → 06:09 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:43 PM → 05:39 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 077°downwind 347°base 257°final 167°45° entry17213503

RWY 17LEFT traffic

Heading
167° mag · 174° true
Dimensions
5,000 × 75 ft
TPA
2,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Concrete
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.7

Enter the left downwind (heading 347°) on the 45° at 2,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 17
Threshold elev
1,860 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Rr, 23 ft, 1,080 ft from threshold, 332 ft L of centerline — 38:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
43 ft
TDZ elevation
1,864 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k, Double wheel 30k. PCN 11.

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

“Russell”
ASOS/AWOS
128.325

Taxi & takeoff

“Russell”
CTAF
122.7
UNICOM
122.7

Also

Flight service
122.6 124.4 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
322.4RUSSELL RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

HYS 110.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
HYS · Hays VORTAC 110.40 · 41X Low r076° / 21.8 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KRSL / RSL
Coordinates
38.8721, -98.8118
Elevation
1,864 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
7E
Sectional chart
WICHITA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
ASOS · 128.325 · ☎ 785-858-7898
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
WICHITA · 122.6 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Wichita Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
RSL
Attendance
INTMNT
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1945/06
Distance from city
2 SE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 17 & 35; PAPI RWY 17 & 35; MIRL RWY 17/35 -- CTAF. on 122.7Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 17: 4-light PAPI (left) · 35: 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
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural, Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF RUSSELL
CITY HALL, RUSSELL, KS
785-483-6311
Manager
CHADD STEVENSON
CITY HALL, 133 W 8TH ST, RUSSELL, KS
785-483-6911
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • PUB PHONE ACCESS AT ARPT.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
  • NO LINE OF SIGHT BETWEEN RWY ENDS.

Runways

  • 03/21 MKD WITH HALF BARRELS ON POSTS PAINTED BLACK & YELLOW.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 17 & 35; PAPI RWY 17 & 35; MIRL RWY 17/35 -- CTAF.

Fuel

  • FUEL 24 HR SELF-SERVE.
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Nearby airports

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About KRSL

Russell Municipal Airport (RSL · KRSL) is an airport in Russell, KS, at 1,864 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KRSL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KRSL have a control tower?

No. Russell 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 KRSL?

Russell Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KRSL?

Russell Municipal Airport is in Russell, KS, at an elevation of 1,864 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.8721, -98.8118.

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