Airport information
- FAA LID
- 16KS
- Coordinates
- 37.2235, -95.5984
- Elevation
- 780 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2012/04
- Distance from city
- 6 E
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 | 05:31 AM | 10:31Z |
| Sunrise | 06:02 AM | 11:02Z |
| Sunset | 08:46 PM | 01:46Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:17 PM | 02:17Z |
Plan a flight from 16KS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 9
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 9 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 9/27
2,100 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 2,100 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSW · Oswego | VORTAC | 117.60 | r274° / 19.3 NM |
| CNU · Chanute | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r176° / 24.2 NM |
| BVO · Bartlesville | VOR-DME | 117.90 | r033° / 30.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 16KS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD MAINTAIN CLEAR APCH TO EACH RY FOR A MIN 20:1 SLP; MAINTAIN A CLEAR TRSNL SFC FOR A 7:1 SLP.
- 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 16KS 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 16KS
Harmony Valley Airport (16KS) is an airport in Independence, KS, at 780 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 16KS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 16KS have a control tower?
No. Harmony Valley Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 16KS?
Harmony Valley Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 16KS?
Harmony Valley Airport is in Independence, KS, at an elevation of 780 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.2235, -95.5984.
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