Airport information
- FAA LID
- 53KS
- Coordinates
- 38.1083, -97.4328
- Elevation
- 1,460 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- WICHITA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1985/11
- Distance from city
- 2 S
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 | 05:35 AM | 10:35Z |
| Sunrise | 06:07 AM | 11:07Z |
| Sunset | 08:56 PM | 01:56Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:28 PM | 02:28Z |
Plan a flight from 53KS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
1,370 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1,370 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICT · Wichita | VORTAC | 113.80 | r011° / 22.9 NM |
| HUT · Hutchinson | VOR-DME | 116.80 | r065° / 24.6 NM |
| IAB · Mc Connell | TACAN | 116.50 | r338° / 30.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 53KS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED APPROACHES ARE MAINTAINED FOR A 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE AND TRANSITIONAL SURFACES FOR AN 8:1 SLOPE.
- 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 53KS 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 53KS
Weaver Ranch Airport (53KS) is an airport in Hesston, KS, at 1,460 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,370 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 53KS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 53KS have a control tower?
No. Weaver Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 53KS?
Weaver Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,370 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 53KS?
Weaver Ranch Airport is in Hesston, KS, at an elevation of 1,460 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.1083, -97.4328.
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