Airport information
- FAA LID
- 4KS6
- Coordinates
- 38.2417, -95.9067
- Elevation
- 1,140 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
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1991/03
- Distance from city
- 5 SE
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 | 05:29 AM | 10:29Z |
| Sunrise | 06:00 AM | 11:00Z |
| Sunset | 08:50 PM | 01:50Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:22 PM | 02:22Z |
Plan a flight from 4KS6
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,200 ft × 40 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 15 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMP · Emporia | VORTAC | 112.80 | r097° / 11.3 NM |
| CNU · Chanute | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r333° / 39.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 4KS6. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED APPROACHES MAINTAINED FOR A 20:1 SLOPE AND TRANSITIONAL SURFACE FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
- OWNER DESIRES AIRPORT BE CHARTED.
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
- POWERLINE 1/4 MILE SOUTH END OF RWY 18 MARKED WITH RED BALLS.
- ADDNL CTC: AARON THOMSEN 422 14TH LN BURLINGTON, KS 66839 620-364-9533.
- 18/36 MARKED WITH CAR TIRES PAINTED ORANGE.
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 4KS6 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 4KS6
Thomsen Field (4KS6) is an airport in Hartford, KS, at 1,140 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 4KS6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 4KS6 have a control tower?
No. Thomsen Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 4KS6?
Thomsen Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 4KS6?
Thomsen Field is in Hartford, KS, at an elevation of 1,140 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.2417, -95.9067.
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