Airport information
- FAA LID
- 05KS
- Coordinates
- 37.2662, -95.9592
- Elevation
- 945 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1999/08
- Distance from city
- 5 S
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:33 AM | 10:33Z |
| Sunrise | 06:04 AM | 11:04Z |
| Sunset | 08:48 PM | 01:48Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:19 PM | 02:19Z |
Plan a flight from 05KS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17 · 176°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,300 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- 176° mag · 181° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 300 ft from threshold
- Heading
- 356° mag · 1° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BVO · Bartlesville | VOR-DME | 117.90 | r358° / 26.1 NM |
| CNU · Chanute | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r214° / 27.8 NM |
| OSW · Oswego | VORTAC | 117.60 | r272° / 36.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 05KS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD CLEAR 20:1 APCHS & CLEAR 7:1 TRANSITIONAL SFCS.
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
Nearby airports
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 05KS 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.
About 05KS
Darbro Field (05KS) is an airport in Elk City, KS, at 945 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 05KS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 05KS have a control tower?
No. Darbro Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 05KS?
Darbro Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 05KS?
Darbro Field is in Elk City, KS, at an elevation of 945 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.2662, -95.9592.
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