Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3KS9
- Coordinates
- 37.7269, -101.1953
- Elevation
- 3,091 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- WICHITA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2019/09
- Distance from city
- 12 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 | 05:52 AM | 10:52Z |
| Sunrise | 06:23 AM | 11:23Z |
| Sunset | 09:10 PM | 02:10Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:41 PM | 02:41Z |
Plan a flight from 3KS9
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 4,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 4,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
3,800 ft × 24 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- 179° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 359° true
- Traffic pattern
- Right
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCK · Garden City | VORTAC | 113.30 | r232° / 25.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3KS9. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
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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 3KS9 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 3KS9
Tri Rotor Airport (3KS9) is an airport in Ulysses, KS, at 3,091 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3KS9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3KS9 have a control tower?
No. Tri Rotor Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3KS9?
Tri Rotor Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3KS9?
Tri Rotor Airport is in Ulysses, KS, at an elevation of 3,091 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.7269, -101.1953.
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