Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5KS8
- Coordinates
- 39.8182, -101.3493
- Elevation
- 3,330 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9E
- Sectional chart
- WICHITA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1972/08
- Distance from city
- 3 NE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:44 AM | 10:44Z |
| Sunrise | 05:17 AM | 11:17Z |
| Sunset | 08:17 PM | 02:17Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:50 PM | 02:50Z |
Plan a flight from 5KS8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 4,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 4,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
2,600 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLD · Goodland | VORTAC | 115.10 | r019° / 30.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5KS8. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
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 5KS8 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 5KS8
Jack Poore Airport (5KS8) is an airport in McDonald, KS, at 3,330 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 5KS8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5KS8 have a control tower?
No. Jack Poore Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5KS8?
Jack Poore Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5KS8?
Jack Poore Airport is in McDonald, KS, at an elevation of 3,330 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.8182, -101.3493.
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