Airport information
- FAA LID
- 4KS2
- Coordinates
- 39.0186, -94.9544
- Elevation
- 960 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBIA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1989/08
- Distance from city
- 3 N
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 | 05:22 AM | 10:22Z |
| Sunrise | 05:54 AM | 10:54Z |
| Sunset | 08:49 PM | 01:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:21 PM | 02:21Z |
Plan a flight from 4KS2
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
1,700 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Displaced threshold
- 200 ft
- Heading
- 222° mag · 227° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OJC · Johnson Co | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r311° / 14.7 NM |
| RIS · Riverside | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r245° / 17.8 NM |
| MCI · Kansas City | VORTAC | 113.25 | r207° / 18.9 NM |
| TOP · Topeka | VORTAC | 117.80 | r099° / 28.6 NM |
| FOE · Forbes | TACAN | 111.60 | r077° / 33.3 NM |
| ANX · Napoleon | VORTAC | 114.00 | r256° / 38.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 4KS2. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- APCH TO EACH RY MAINTAINED FOR MINIMUM 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE, ARPT TRANSITIONAL SFC MAINTAINED FOR 7:1 SLOPE.
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY APCH AT 816-329-2710.
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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 4KS2 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 4KS2
Ingels Aerodrome (4KS2) is an airport in De Soto, KS, at 960 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 4KS2, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 4KS2 have a control tower?
No. Ingels Aerodrome is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 4KS2?
Ingels Aerodrome has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 4KS2?
Ingels Aerodrome is in De Soto, KS, at an elevation of 960 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.0186, -94.9544.
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