Airport information
- FAA LID
- 43KS
- Coordinates
- 39.1019, -96.4178
- Elevation
- 1,100 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
- Activated
- 1984/10
- Distance from city
- 9 NW
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 | 05:28 AM | 10:28Z |
| Sunrise | 06:00 AM | 11:00Z |
| Sunset | 08:55 PM | 01:55Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:27 PM | 02:27Z |
Plan a flight from 43KS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,800 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 60 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Hill, 400 ft, 2,640 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHK · Manhattan | VOR-DME | 110.20 | r097° / 12 NM |
| FRI · Fort Riley | VOR | 109.40 | r063° / 22.1 NM |
| FOE · Forbes | TACAN | 111.60 | r280° / 36.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 43KS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED APPROACHES ARE MAINTAINED FOR A 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE AND TRANSITIONAL SFCS FOR A7:1 SLOPE.
- FOR CD CTC MARSHALL APCH AT 785-239-2118. WHEN MARSHALL APCH IS CLSD, 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 43KS 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 43KS
Smith Airport (43KS) is an airport in Manhattan, KS, at 1,100 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 43KS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 43KS have a control tower?
No. Smith Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 43KS?
Smith Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 43KS?
Smith Airport is in Manhattan, KS, at an elevation of 1,100 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.1019, -96.4178.
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