Airport information
- FAA LID
- 73KS
- Coordinates
- 38.7806, -99.2212
- Elevation
- 1,923 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8E
- Sectional chart
- WICHITA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1988/02
- Distance from city
- 8 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 | 05:40 AM | 10:40Z |
| Sunrise | 06:12 AM | 11:12Z |
| Sunset | 09:05 PM | 02:05Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:37 PM | 02:37Z |
Plan a flight from 73KS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 2,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
1,385 ft × 144 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 14/32
2,046 ft × 144 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 18/36
1,685 ft × 144 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 1,385 ft | |
| 14/32 | 2,046 ft | |
| 18/36 | 1,685 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYS · Hays | VORTAC | 110.40 | r137° / 4.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 73KS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED APCH TO EACH RUNWAY IS MAINTAINED FOR A MINIMUM 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE AND TRANSITIONAL SURFACE MAINTAINED FOR A 7:1 SLOPE AND THAT ALL USERS NOTIFIED THAT CATTLE AND HORSES MAY BE ON RUNWAYS.
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
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 73KS 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 73KS
Philip Ranch Airport (73KS) is an airport in Hays, KS, at 1,923 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 2,046 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 73KS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 73KS have a control tower?
No. Philip 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 73KS?
Philip Ranch Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 2,046 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 73KS?
Philip Ranch Airport is in Hays, KS, at an elevation of 1,923 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.7806, -99.2212.
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