Airport information
- FAA LID
- 4KS1
- Coordinates
- 38.6853, -95.0330
- Elevation
- 1,020 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Distance from city
- 3 SW
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 | 05:24 AM | 10:24Z |
| Sunrise | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunset | 08:48 PM | 01:48Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:20 PM | 02:20Z |
Plan a flight from 4KS1
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,600 ft × 30 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OJC · Johnson Co | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r230° / 16.7 NM |
| RIS · Riverside | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r213° / 33.1 NM |
| FOE · Forbes | TACAN | 111.60 | r113° / 33.3 NM |
| BUM · Butler | VORTAC | 115.90 | r307° / 35.7 NM |
| TOP · Topeka | VORTAC | 117.80 | r133° / 36.3 NM |
| MCI · Kansas City | VORTAC | 113.25 | r196° / 38.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 4KS1. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD A CLEAR APCH FOR A 20:1 AND MAINTAIN 7:1 TRANSITIONAL SLOPE.
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY APCH AT 816-329-2710.
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 4KS1 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 4KS1
Amar Farms Airport (4KS1) is an airport in Wellsville, KS, at 1,020 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 4KS1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 4KS1 have a control tower?
No. Amar Farms Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 4KS1?
Amar Farms Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 4KS1?
Amar Farms Airport is in Wellsville, KS, at an elevation of 1,020 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.6853, -95.0330.
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