Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8KS2
- Coordinates
- 37.9389, -96.2308
- Elevation
- 1,160 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- 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
- 1978/06
- Distance from city
- 3 SW
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 | 05:31 AM | 10:31Z |
| Sunrise | 06:03 AM | 11:03Z |
| Sunset | 08:51 PM | 01:51Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:22 PM | 02:22Z |
Plan a flight from 8KS2
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 06
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 06/24
1,000 ft × 40 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 17/35
1,800 ft × 40 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 1,000 ft | |
| 17/35 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMP · Emporia | VORTAC | 112.80 | r184° / 21.6 NM |
| CNU · Chanute | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r297° / 35.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8KS2. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED THAT THE APCH TO EACH RWY IS MAINTAINED FOR A MINIMUM 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE AND THE TRANSITIONAL SURFACE BE MAINTAINED FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
- 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 8KS2 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 8KS2
King Ranch Airport (8KS2) is an airport in Hamilton, KS, at 1,160 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8KS2, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8KS2 have a control tower?
No. King 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 8KS2?
King Ranch Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8KS2?
King Ranch Airport is in Hamilton, KS, at an elevation of 1,160 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.9389, -96.2308.
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