The Wilderness Airport Private
8KS9 · Williamsburg, KS · 1,050 ft elevation · var 5E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8KS9
- Coordinates
- 38.4445, -95.4253
- Elevation
- 1,050 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
- Distance from city
- 5 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 | 05:26 AM | 10:26Z |
| Sunrise | 05:58 AM | 10:58Z |
| Sunset | 08:49 PM | 01:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:21 PM | 02:21Z |
Plan a flight from 8KS9
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,500 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 5 ft
- Heading
- 353° mag · 358° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 35 ft, 100 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 300 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOE · Forbes | TACAN | 111.60 | r155° / 32.2 NM |
| EMP · Emporia | VORTAC | 112.80 | r066° / 34.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8KS9. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD MAINTAIN 20:1 APCH SLOPE & 7:1 TRANSITIONAL SFC.
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT BE CHARTED.
- 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 8KS9 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 8KS9
The Wilderness Airport (8KS9) is an airport in Williamsburg, KS, at 1,050 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8KS9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8KS9 have a control tower?
No. The Wilderness Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8KS9?
The Wilderness Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8KS9?
The Wilderness Airport is in Williamsburg, KS, at an elevation of 1,050 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.4445, -95.4253.
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