Chan Gurney Municipal Airport

YKN · KYKN · Yankton, SD · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,306 ft MSL
Longest runway
6,094 ft 13/31
Runways
2
Mag var
3E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:19 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:52 AM10:52Z
Sunrise06:23 AM11:23Z
Sunset08:47 PM01:47Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:19 PM02:19Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:19 PM → 05:52 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:47 PM → 05:23 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 047°downwind 317°base 227°final 137°45° entry13193101

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
137° mag · 140° true
Dimensions
6,094 × 100 ft
TPA
2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Concrete
Lights
VASI (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 317°) on the 45° at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
1,306 ft
Markings
precision
Threshold crossing height
41 ft
TDZ elevation
1,306 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k, Double wheel 50k, Dual tandem 90k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.05

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
125.025 LOW
By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
111.4/51XYKN DME
235.625SIOUX CITY RCAG (LOW)

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

Instrument landing systems

RWY 31
RunwayILS
RWY 31ILS · CAT I · LOC 109.5 (YKN) · GS 3.00°

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

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KYKN / YKN
Coordinates
42.9167, -97.3859
Elevation
1,306 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3E
Sectional chart
OMAHA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 119.05 · ☎ 605-665-6072
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
HURON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Huron Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
YKN
Attendance
MON-FRI 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1937/12
Distance from city
3 N

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 31; REILS RWY 13; PAPI RWY 02 & 20; HIRL RWY 13/31; MIRL RWY 02/20 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 13: VASI · 31: VASI + 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
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Agricultural, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF YANKTON
PO BOX 176, YANKTON, SD
605-668-5288
Manager
MIKE ROINSTAD
700 EAST 31ST STREET, YANKTON, SD
605-661-9223
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

  • MIGRATORY WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • PAEW MOWING SEASONAL.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 31; REILS RWY 13; PAPI RWY 02 & 20; HIRL RWY 13/31; MIRL RWY 02/20 - CTAF.

Attendance

  • FOR SVC AFT 1700 CALL 605-661-9223.
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About KYKN

Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN · KYKN) is an airport in Yankton, SD, at 1,306 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,094 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KYKN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KYKN have a control tower?

No. Chan Gurney 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 KYKN?

Chan Gurney Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,094 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KYKN?

Chan Gurney Municipal Airport is in Yankton, SD, at an elevation of 1,306 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.9167, -97.3859.

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