Airport information
- FAA LID
- 85KS
- Coordinates
- 39.3006, -95.2151
- Elevation
- 1,070 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2003/02
- Distance from city
- 3 E
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 | 05:22 AM | 10:22Z |
| Sunrise | 05:54 AM | 10:54Z |
| Sunset | 08:51 PM | 01:51Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:23 PM | 02:23Z |
Plan a flight from 85KS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
1,250 ft × 60 ft · TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 1,250 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOP · Topeka | VORTAC | 117.80 | r053° / 18.4 NM |
| MCI · Kansas City | VORTAC | 113.25 | r268° / 22.2 NM |
| FOE · Forbes | TACAN | 111.60 | r039° / 29.7 NM |
| RIS · Riverside | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r286° / 30.7 NM |
| RBA · Robinson | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r160° / 34.4 NM |
| OJC · Johnson Co | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r315° / 35.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 85KS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE, 20 FT (HORIZONTAL) +01 FT (VERTICAL), 4:1 SFC RECOMMENDED REMOVALTREES.
- COMMUNICATION TOWER LOCATED APPROX. 3NM NE OF RWY 15
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY APCH AT 816-329-2710.
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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 85KS 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 85KS
Sanders Airport (85KS) is an airport in Winchester, KS, at 1,070 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,250 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 85KS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 85KS have a control tower?
No. Sanders Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 85KS?
Sanders Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,250 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 85KS?
Sanders Airport is in Winchester, KS, at an elevation of 1,070 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.3006, -95.2151.
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