Hidden Valley Airport Private
46KS · Valley Center, KS · 1,345 ft elevation · var 7E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 46KS
- Coordinates
- 37.8317, -97.3631
- Elevation
- 1,345 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- WICHITA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1962/09
- Distance from city
- 0 E
Weather
METAR observed
Loading current weather…
TAF forecast
Loading forecast…
Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:36 AM | 10:36Z |
| Sunrise | 06:08 AM | 11:08Z |
| Sunset | 08:55 PM | 01:55Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:26 PM | 02:26Z |
Plan a flight from 46KS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17 · 172°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,434 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- 172° mag · 179° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 50 ft, 1,500 ft from threshold
- Heading
- 352° mag · 359° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 50 ft, 700 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,434 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICT · Wichita | VORTAC | 113.80 | r057° / 11.7 NM |
| IAB · Mc Connell | TACAN | 116.50 | r333° / 13.4 NM |
| HUT · Hutchinson | VOR-DME | 116.80 | r101° / 28.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 46KS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC WICHITA APCH AT 316-350-1520.
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 46KS 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 46KS
Hidden Valley Airport (46KS) is an airport in Valley Center, KS, at 1,345 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,434 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 46KS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 46KS have a control tower?
No. Hidden Valley Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 46KS?
Hidden Valley Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,434 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 46KS?
Hidden Valley Airport is in Valley Center, KS, at an elevation of 1,345 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.8317, -97.3631.
Fly out of 46KS often?
Save 46KS as your home base in the SkyReady app for a one-tap Go/No-Go readiness brief, weather alerts, and automatic FAA currency — free to log.