Airport information
- FAA LID
- 12KS
- Coordinates
- 37.9353, -97.4878
- Elevation
- 1,420 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- WICHITA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1998/03
- Distance from city
- 4 W
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 | 05:36 AM | 10:36Z |
| Sunrise | 06:08 AM | 11:08Z |
| Sunset | 08:56 PM | 01:56Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:27 PM | 02:27Z |
Plan a flight from 12KS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,600 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICT · Wichita | VORTAC | 113.80 | r015° / 12.3 NM |
| HUT · Hutchinson | VOR-DME | 116.80 | r091° / 21.5 NM |
| IAB · Mc Connell | TACAN | 116.50 | r324° / 21.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 12KS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD A CLEAR 20:1 APCH AND 7:1 TRSNL SFC IS MAINTAINED.
- PRIOR APPROVAL REQUESTED
- FOR CD CTC WICHITA APCH AT 316-350-1520.
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 12KS 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 12KS
Sooter Airport (12KS) is an airport in Sedgwick, KS, at 1,420 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 12KS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 12KS have a control tower?
No. Sooter Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 12KS?
Sooter Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 12KS?
Sooter Airport is in Sedgwick, KS, at an elevation of 1,420 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.9353, -97.4878.
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