Airport information
- FAA LID
- 68KS
- Coordinates
- 38.1968, -98.1826
- Elevation
- 1,631 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- WICHITA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2020/10
- Distance from city
- 1 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 | 05:38 AM | 10:38Z |
| Sunrise | 06:10 AM | 11:10Z |
| Sunset | 08:59 PM | 01:59Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:31 PM | 02:31Z |
Plan a flight from 68KS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 11
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 11 at 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 11/29
1,900 ft · Turf- Heading
- 110° true
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- 290° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 1,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUT · Hutchinson | VOR-DME | 116.80 | r307° / 16.8 NM |
| ICT · Wichita | VORTAC | 113.80 | r307° / 39.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 68KS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
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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 68KS 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 68KS
Willys Lake Airport (68KS) is an airport in Sterling, KS, at 1,631 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 68KS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 68KS have a control tower?
No. Willys Lake Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 68KS?
Willys Lake Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 68KS?
Willys Lake Airport is in Sterling, KS, at an elevation of 1,631 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.1968, -98.1826.
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