Airport information
- FAA LID
- 9KS3
- Coordinates
- 37.7931, -100.0085
- Elevation
- 2,579 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- WICHITA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2025/04
- Distance from city
- 3 NNE
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 | 05:47 AM | 10:47Z |
| Sunrise | 06:18 AM | 11:18Z |
| Sunset | 09:05 PM | 02:05Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:37 PM | 02:37Z |
Plan a flight from 9KS3
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 3,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
3,036 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,036 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDC · Dodge City | VORTAC | 108.20 | r174° / 3.5 NM |
| GCK · Garden City | VORTAC | 113.30 | r091° / 34.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9KS3. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- BRIANSHIRLEY18@HOTMAIL.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 9KS3 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 9KS3
Lucky Dog Airport (9KS3) is an airport in Dodge City, KS, at 2,579 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,036 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9KS3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 9KS3 have a control tower?
No. Lucky Dog Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 9KS3?
Lucky Dog Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,036 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 9KS3?
Lucky Dog Airport is in Dodge City, KS, at an elevation of 2,579 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.7931, -100.0085.
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