Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8KS5
- Coordinates
- 37.3162, -95.2801
- Elevation
- 890 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
- 1997/12
- Distance from city
- 1 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 | 05:30 AM | 10:30Z |
| Sunrise | 06:01 AM | 11:01Z |
| Sunset | 08:45 PM | 01:45Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:16 PM | 02:16Z |
Plan a flight from 8KS5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 06 · 062°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 06/24
2,000 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- 062° mag · 67° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Bldg, 16 ft, 285 ft from threshold
- Heading
- 242° mag · 247° true
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 50 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSW · Oswego | VORTAC | 117.60 | r331° / 10.2 NM |
| CNU · Chanute | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r136° / 23.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8KS5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD MAINTAIN A CLEAR 20:1 APCH SLOPE & 7:1 TRANSITIONAL SFC.
- 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 8KS5 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 8KS5
Blue Sky Airport (8KS5) is an airport in Parsons, KS, at 890 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8KS5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8KS5 have a control tower?
No. Blue Sky Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8KS5?
Blue Sky Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8KS5?
Blue Sky Airport is in Parsons, KS, at an elevation of 890 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.3162, -95.2801.
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