Airport information
- FAA LID
- 81KS
- Coordinates
- 39.1562, -95.5775
- Elevation
- 1,015 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2005/11
- Distance from city
- 2 S
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 | 05:24 AM | 10:24Z |
| Sunrise | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunset | 08:52 PM | 01:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:24 PM | 02:24Z |
Plan a flight from 81KS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 02
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
1,720 ft × 63 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 40 ft, 30 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 1,720 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOP · Topeka | VORTAC | 117.80 | r306° / 1.8 NM |
| FOE · Forbes | TACAN | 111.60 | r012° / 13.1 NM |
| MCI · Kansas City | VORTAC | 113.25 | r254° / 39.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 81KS. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD ALL TRAFFIC PATTERNS ARE FLOWN TO THE EAST I.E., RIGHT TRAFFIC RY 20; MAINTAIN CLEAR 20:1 APCHS; MAINTAIN CLEAR 7:1 TRANSITIONAL SURFACE.
- ALL TRAFFIC REMAIN EAST OF THE RY.
- FOR SVCS CALL 785-484-2778.
- MILITARY HELICOPTER TRAINING AREA; ALSO RESEARCH, DEVELOP AND TEST EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT.
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
- HEAVY DRONE USE.
- ADDNL CTCS: SUSAN NEWELL, KEVIN DREWELOW.
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 81KS 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 81KS
Blackhawk Airport (81KS) is an airport in Meriden, KS, at 1,015 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,720 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 81KS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 81KS have a control tower?
No. Blackhawk Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 81KS?
Blackhawk Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,720 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 81KS?
Blackhawk Airport is in Meriden, KS, at an elevation of 1,015 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.1562, -95.5775.
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