Airport information
- FAA LID
- 7KS6
- Coordinates
- 39.1245, -96.5001
- Elevation
- 1,277 ft MSL
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2024/06
- Distance from city
- 4 SSE
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 | 05:28 AM | 10:28Z |
| Sunrise | 06:00 AM | 11:00Z |
| Sunset | 08:55 PM | 01:55Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:28 PM | 02:28Z |
Plan a flight from 7KS6
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 6
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 6 at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 6/24
1,350 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24 | 1,350 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHK · Manhattan | VOR-DME | 110.20 | r093° / 8 NM |
| FRI · Fort Riley | VOR | 109.40 | r055° / 19.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 7KS6. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- GR8DANE82@YAHOO.COM
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 7KS6 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 7KS6
Deep Creek Airport (7KS6) is an airport in Manhattan, KS, at 1,277 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,350 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 7KS6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 7KS6 have a control tower?
No. Deep Creek Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 7KS6?
Deep Creek Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,350 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 7KS6?
Deep Creek Airport is in Manhattan, KS, at an elevation of 1,277 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.1245, -96.5001.
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