Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3KS8
- Coordinates
- 37.2565, -95.3336
- Elevation
- 920 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1994/10
- Distance from city
- 5 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 | 05:30 AM | 10:30Z |
| Sunrise | 06:01 AM | 11:01Z |
| Sunset | 08:45 PM | 01:45Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:16 PM | 02:16Z |
Plan a flight from 3KS8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
2,300 ft × 65 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 70 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 35 ft, 1,000 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSW · Oswego | VORTAC | 117.60 | r306° / 8.6 NM |
| CNU · Chanute | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r146° / 25.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3KS8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD APCHS HAVE 20:1 SLOPE & TRANSITIONAL SFCS MAINTAINED AT 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 3KS8 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 3KS8
Reed-Wilsonton Airport (3KS8) is an airport in Altamont, KS, at 920 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3KS8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3KS8 have a control tower?
No. Reed-Wilsonton Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3KS8?
Reed-Wilsonton Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3KS8?
Reed-Wilsonton Airport is in Altamont, KS, at an elevation of 920 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.2565, -95.3336.
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