Airport information
- FAA LID
- 24KS
- Coordinates
- 37.5243, -97.6032
- Elevation
- 1,302 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
- 2017/05
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 05:38 AM | 10:38Z |
| Sunrise | 06:09 AM | 11:09Z |
| Sunset | 08:55 PM | 01:55Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:26 PM | 02:26Z |
Plan a flight from 24KS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- 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
1,270 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1,270 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICT · Wichita | VORTAC | 113.80 | r177° / 13.3 NM |
| IAB · Mc Connell | TACAN | 116.50 | r243° / 17 NM |
| HUT · Hutchinson | VOR-DME | 116.80 | r142° / 32.4 NM |
| ANY · Anthony | VORTAC | 112.90 | r044° / 34.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 24KS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 24KS 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 24KS
Weiss Acres Airport (24KS) is an airport in Viola, KS, at 1,302 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,270 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 24KS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 24KS have a control tower?
No. Weiss Acres Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 24KS?
Weiss Acres Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,270 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 24KS?
Weiss Acres Airport is in Viola, KS, at an elevation of 1,302 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.5243, -97.6032.
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