Airport information
- FAA LID
- 15KS
- Coordinates
- 38.4306, -96.0883
- Elevation
- 1,200 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1981/10
- Distance from city
- 4 NE
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 | 05:29 AM | 10:29Z |
| Sunrise | 06:01 AM | 11:01Z |
| Sunset | 08:52 PM | 01:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:23 PM | 02:23Z |
Plan a flight from 15KS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,300 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Bldg, 100 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Twr, 500 ft, 2,600 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMP · Emporia | VORTAC | 112.80 | r008° / 8.7 NM |
| FOE · Forbes | TACAN | 111.60 | r208° / 36.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 15KS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED THE APPROACH TO EACH RWY IS MAINTAINED FOR A MINIMUM 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE AND THE TRANSITIONAL SURFACE BE MAINTAINED FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
- 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 15KS 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 15KS
Sickler Airstrip (15KS) is an airport in Emporia, KS, at 1,200 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 15KS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 15KS have a control tower?
No. Sickler Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 15KS?
Sickler Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 15KS?
Sickler Airstrip is in Emporia, KS, at an elevation of 1,200 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.4306, -96.0883.
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