Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8KS3
- Coordinates
- 39.8528, -95.4805
- Elevation
- 1,100 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- 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
- 1978/08
- 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 | 05:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunrise | 05:54 AM | 10:54Z |
| Sunset | 08:54 PM | 01:54Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:26 PM | 02:26Z |
Plan a flight from 8KS3
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,540 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 200 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,540 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RBA · Robinson | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r269° / 2.6 NM |
| STJ · St.jJseph | VORTAC | 115.50 | r248° / 26.4 NM |
| PWE · Pawnee City | VORTAC | 112.40 | r117° / 39.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8KS3. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD THAT THE OPERATOR OF DAVIS FIELD AIRPORT ESTAB ALL TFC PATS TO THE EAST OF HIS ARPT TO AVOID CONFLICTING TFC PATS WITH THE HIAWATHA MUNI ARPT. APCH TO EACH RWY MUST MAINTAINED FOR A MINIMUM 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE AND THE TRANSITIONAL SURFACE BE MAINTAINED FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
- EXTENSIVE RADIO CONTROL MODEL AIRPLANE FLYING ON THE AIRFIELD.
- FOR CD CTC ST JOSEPH APCH AT 816-236-3035. WHEN ST JOSEPH APCH IS CLSD, 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 8KS3 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 8KS3
Davis Airfield (8KS3) is an airport in Hiawatha, KS, at 1,100 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,540 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8KS3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8KS3 have a control tower?
No. Davis Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8KS3?
Davis Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 2,540 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8KS3?
Davis Airfield is in Hiawatha, KS, at an elevation of 1,100 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.8528, -95.4805.
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