Airport information
- FAA LID
- 2KS9
- Coordinates
- 38.9000, -95.5836
- Elevation
- 990 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- 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
- 1975/09
- Distance from city
- 14 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 | 05:25 AM | 10:25Z |
| Sunrise | 05:57 AM | 10:57Z |
| Sunset | 08:51 PM | 01:51Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:23 PM | 02:23Z |
Plan a flight from 2KS9
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,100 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 50 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline Trees, 10 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,100 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOE · Forbes | TACAN | 111.60 | r123° / 4.6 NM |
| TOP · Topeka | VORTAC | 117.80 | r181° / 14.3 NM |
| OJC · Johnson Co | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r269° / 39.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 2KS9. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- LCTD IN CTLZ FOR FORBES ANG BASE. UNACCEPTABLE APCHS. TO DSPLC THR TO OBTAIN PROPER CLEARANCE WOULD REDUCE EFF LNGTH OF RWY.
- 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 2KS9 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 2KS9
Starshire Farm Airport (2KS9) is an airport in Topeka, KS, at 990 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 2KS9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 2KS9 have a control tower?
No. Starshire Farm Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 2KS9?
Starshire Farm Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 2KS9?
Starshire Farm Airport is in Topeka, KS, at an elevation of 990 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.9000, -95.5836.
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