Airport information
- FAA LID
- 97KS
- Coordinates
- 37.6757, -96.8858
- Elevation
- 1,338 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- WICHITA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- NOTAM facility
- ICT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2024/01
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 05:35 AM | 10:35Z |
| Sunrise | 06:06 AM | 11:06Z |
| Sunset | 08:52 PM | 01:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:24 PM | 02:24Z |
Plan a flight from 97KS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,340 ft · TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,340 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAB · Mc Connell | TACAN | 116.50 | r073° / 18.5 NM |
| ICT · Wichita | VORTAC | 113.80 | r090° / 33.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 97KS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- EDWINWOOLSON@GMAIL.COM
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 97KS 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 97KS
Wingit Field (97KS) is an airport in Augusta, KS, at 1,338 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,340 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 97KS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 97KS have a control tower?
No. Wingit Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 97KS?
Wingit Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,340 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 97KS?
Wingit Field is in Augusta, KS, at an elevation of 1,338 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.6757, -96.8858.
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