Airport information
- FAA LID
- 18KS
- Coordinates
- 37.3724, -97.1082
- Elevation
- 1,270 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- WICHITA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1981/10
- Distance from city
- 1 SE
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 | 05:37 AM | 10:37Z |
| Sunrise | 06:08 AM | 11:08Z |
| Sunset | 08:52 PM | 01:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:24 PM | 02:24Z |
Plan a flight from 18KS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17 · 173°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,500 ft × 100 ft · TURF-GRVL- Heading
- 173° mag · 180° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 20 ft from threshold
- Heading
- 353° mag · 0° true
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAB · Mc Connell | TACAN | 116.50 | r146° / 16.8 NM |
| ICT · Wichita | VORTAC | 113.80 | r128° / 31.8 NM |
| PER · Pioneer | VORTAC | 113.20 | r358° / 37.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 18KS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- CONDITIONAL - PROVIDED THE APCH 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 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 18KS 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 18KS
Cherokee Strip (18KS) is an airport in Udall, KS, at 1,270 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 18KS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 18KS have a control tower?
No. Cherokee Strip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 18KS?
Cherokee Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 18KS?
Cherokee Strip is in Udall, KS, at an elevation of 1,270 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.3724, -97.1082.
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