Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3K8
- Coordinates
- 37.2281, -99.3309
- Elevation
- 2,085 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- Sectional chart
- WICHITA
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- NOTAM facility
- ICT
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1983/03
- Distance from city
- 3 S
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 | 05:46 AM | 10:46Z |
| Sunrise | 06:17 AM | 11:17Z |
| Sunset | 09:01 PM | 02:01Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:32 PM | 02:32Z |
Plan a flight from 3K8
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 17: 2-light PAPI (left) · 35: 2-light PAPI (left).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17 · 170°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 122.9
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 3,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
4,500 ft × 60 ft · Concrete (Excellent)- Heading
- 170° mag · 175° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 350° mag · 355° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 4,500 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 |
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL
- Parking
- tiedowns
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED APPROACH TO EACH RWY IS MAINTAINED FOR A MIN 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE & THE TRANSITIONAL SFC BE MAINTAINED FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
- FOR FUEL CALL COUNTY OFC 620-582-2933 OR AFTER 1630 CALL SHERIFF 620-582-2511.
- ACTIVATE REIL RY 17/35; PAPI RY 17/35; MIRL RY 17/35 - CTAF.
- FOR FUEL & AFTR ADNDT-PH NUMBERS LISTED IN PILOT LOUNGE.
- 4 FT BERM, 0-199 FT DSTC, 100 L.
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About 3K8
Comanche County Airport (3K8) is an airport in Coldwater, KS, at 2,085 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3K8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3K8 have a control tower?
No. Comanche County Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3K8?
Comanche County Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3K8?
Comanche County Airport is in Coldwater, KS, at an elevation of 2,085 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.2281, -99.3309.
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