Airport information
- FAA LID
- 33KS
- Coordinates
- 39.1524, -95.6101
- Elevation
- 950 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
- 1983/11
- Distance from city
- 4 N
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 | 05:24 AM | 10:24Z |
| Sunrise | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunset | 08:52 PM | 01:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:24 PM | 02:24Z |
Plan a flight from 33KS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
2,500 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 17/35
2,000 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,500 ft | |
| 17/35 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOP · Topeka | VORTAC | 117.80 | r283° / 3 NM |
| FOE · Forbes | TACAN | 111.60 | r006° / 12.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 33KS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED APPROACHES ARE MAINTAINED FOR A 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE AND TRANSITIONAL SURFACES MAINTAINED FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
- 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 33KS 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 33KS
Buena Terra Airpark (33KS) is an airport in Topeka, KS, at 950 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, 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 33KS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 33KS have a control tower?
No. Buena Terra Airpark is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 33KS?
Buena Terra Airpark has 2 runways; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 33KS?
Buena Terra Airpark is in Topeka, KS, at an elevation of 950 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.1524, -95.6101.
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