Airport information
- FAA LID
- 17KS
- Coordinates
- 38.8454, -97.5049
- Elevation
- 1,215 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- WICHITA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2014/10
- Distance from city
- 5 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 | 05:33 AM | 10:33Z |
| Sunrise | 06:05 AM | 11:05Z |
| Sunset | 08:59 PM | 01:59Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:31 PM | 02:31Z |
Plan a flight from 17KS
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
2,550 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,550 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLN · Salina | VORTAC | 117.10 | r124° / 7.2 NM |
| FRI · Fort Riley | VOR | 109.40 | r250° / 31 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 17KS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 17KS 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 17KS
Tamarack Landing (17KS) is an airport in Salina, KS, at 1,215 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,550 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 17KS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 17KS have a control tower?
No. Tamarack Landing is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 17KS?
Tamarack Landing has 1 runway; the longest is 2,550 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 17KS?
Tamarack Landing is in Salina, KS, at an elevation of 1,215 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.8454, -97.5049.
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