Prairie Cottage Airport Private
8KS8 · Chapman, KS · 1,222 ft elevation · var 6E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8KS8
- Coordinates
- 38.9178, -97.0078
- Elevation
- 1,222 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- WICHITA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1998/06
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 05:31 AM | 10:31Z |
| Sunrise | 06:03 AM | 11:03Z |
| Sunset | 08:57 PM | 01:57Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:29 PM | 02:29Z |
Plan a flight from 8KS8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
1,400 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 257° mag · 263° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 18/36
2,400 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 1,400 ft | |
| 18/36 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRI · Fort Riley | VOR | 109.40 | r239° / 7.5 NM |
| MHK · Manhattan | VOR-DME | 110.20 | r223° / 20.9 NM |
| SLN · Salina | VORTAC | 117.10 | r084° / 28.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8KS8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- POWER LINES BURIED ON APPROACH TO 36
- FOR CD CTC MARSHALL APCH AT 785-239-2118. WHEN MARSHALL APCH IS CLSD, CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
- WINDSOCK
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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 8KS8 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 8KS8
Prairie Cottage Airport (8KS8) is an airport in Chapman, KS, at 1,222 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8KS8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8KS8 have a control tower?
No. Prairie Cottage Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8KS8?
Prairie Cottage Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8KS8?
Prairie Cottage Airport is in Chapman, KS, at an elevation of 1,222 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.9178, -97.0078.
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