Airport information
- FAA LID
- 60KS
- Coordinates
- 37.5139, -97.0003
- Elevation
- 1,260 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- 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
- 1987/02
- Distance from city
- 1 E
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 | 05:36 AM | 10:36Z |
| Sunrise | 06:07 AM | 11:07Z |
| Sunset | 08:52 PM | 01:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:24 PM | 02:24Z |
Plan a flight from 60KS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
1,200 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAB · Mc Connell | TACAN | 116.50 | r110° / 14.3 NM |
| ICT · Wichita | VORTAC | 113.80 | r109° / 31 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 60KS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD APCH SFCS ARE MAINTAINED FOR A 20:1 GS & TRANSITIONAL SFCS FOR A 7:1 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 60KS 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 60KS
Alley Field (60KS) is an airport in Douglass, KS, at 1,260 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 60KS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 60KS have a control tower?
No. Alley Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 60KS?
Alley Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 60KS?
Alley Field is in Douglass, KS, at an elevation of 1,260 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.5139, -97.0003.
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