Airport information
- FAA LID
- 9KS9
- Coordinates
- 37.6150, -97.7874
- Elevation
- 1,379 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- WICHITA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2025/01
- Distance from city
- 1 SSW
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 | 05:39 AM | 10:39Z |
| Sunrise | 06:10 AM | 11:10Z |
| Sunset | 08:56 PM | 01:56Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:27 PM | 02:27Z |
Plan a flight from 9KS9
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,534 ft · Turf- 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 | 2,534 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICT · Wichita | VORTAC | 113.80 | r224° / 12.4 NM |
| HUT · Hutchinson | VOR-DME | 116.80 | r154° / 24 NM |
| IAB · Mc Connell | TACAN | 116.50 | r262° / 24.7 NM |
| ANY · Anthony | VORTAC | 112.90 | r027° / 32.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9KS9. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- JEFFERY.GRACE@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 9KS9 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 9KS9
South Fork Airpark (9KS9) is an airport in Cheney, KS, at 1,379 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,534 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9KS9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 9KS9 have a control tower?
No. South Fork Airpark is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 9KS9?
South Fork Airpark has 1 runway; the longest is 2,534 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 9KS9?
South Fork Airpark is in Cheney, KS, at an elevation of 1,379 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.6150, -97.7874.
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