Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8KS4
- Coordinates
- 38.9050, -99.3509
- Elevation
- 2,100 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8E
- Sectional chart
- WICHITA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0800-1700
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1997/12
- Distance from city
- 2 NW
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 | 05:40 AM | 10:40Z |
| Sunrise | 06:12 AM | 11:12Z |
| Sunset | 09:06 PM | 02:06Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:38 PM | 02:38Z |
Plan a flight from 8KS4
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 3,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
1,200 ft × 30 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Poles, 60 ft, 1,800 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 500 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYS · Hays | VORTAC | 110.40 | r305° / 4.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8KS4. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD MAINTAIN A CLEAR APCH FOR A 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE & TRANSITIONAL SFC FOR 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 8KS4 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 8KS4
Rans Airport (8KS4) is an airport in Hays, KS, at 2,100 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8KS4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8KS4 have a control tower?
No. Rans Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8KS4?
Rans Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8KS4?
Rans Airport is in Hays, KS, at an elevation of 2,100 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.9050, -99.3509.
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