Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6KS4
- Coordinates
- 38.9073, -101.7853
- Elevation
- 3,475 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
- 1972/02
- Distance from city
- 2 NW
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 | 04:50 AM | 10:50Z |
| Sunrise | 05:22 AM | 11:22Z |
| Sunset | 08:16 PM | 02:16Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:48 PM | 02:48Z |
Plan a flight from 6KS4
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 14
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 4,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 14 at 4,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 14/32
3,003 ft × 88 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 3,003 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLD · Goodland | VORTAC | 115.10 | r177° / 29.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6KS4. 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 6KS4 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 6KS4
Bussen Airport (6KS4) is an airport in Sharon Springs, KS, at 3,475 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,003 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6KS4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6KS4 have a control tower?
No. Bussen Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 6KS4?
Bussen Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,003 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6KS4?
Bussen Airport is in Sharon Springs, KS, at an elevation of 3,475 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.9073, -101.7853.
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