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Manhattan Regional Airport

MHK · KMHK · Manhattan, KS · 1,057 ft elevation · var 4E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KMHK / MHK
Coordinates
39.1410, -96.6708
Elevation
1,057 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4E
Sectional chart
KANSAS CITY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
WICHITA
NOTAM facility
MHK
Attendance
ALL 0600-2200
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
4 SW

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:28 AM10:28Z
Sunrise06:01 AM11:01Z
Sunset08:56 PM01:56Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:28 PM02:28Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:28 PM → 05:28 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:56 PM → 05:01 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 03; REIL RWY 21 & 31; HIRL RWY 03/21; MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 03, 21 & 31; VASI RWY 13; OPR CONSLY. on 118.55Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 03: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 21: 4-light PAPI (left) · 13: VASI · 31: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

03TPANSEW
RIGHT traffic
Landing
Rwy 03 · 036°
Pattern
right (turns right)
TPA
1,900 ft MSL · 843 AGL
CTAF
118.55

Enter the right downwind for Rwy 03 at 1,900 ft MSL · 843 AGL on a 45°.

Runway 03/21

7,400 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 195k, Dual tandem 339k.

03
Heading
036° mag · 40° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.3 (MHK) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Trees, 105 ft, 3,996 ft from threshold, 537 ft L of centerline — 36:1 slope to clear
21
Heading
216° mag · 220° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 86 ft, 2,124 ft from threshold, 259 ft R of centerline — 23:1 slope to clear
Displaced threshold
370 ft

Runway 13/31

5,001 ft × 75 ft · ASPH-CONC (Excellent)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k, Double wheel 39k.

13
Heading
138° mag · 142° true
Markings
basic
VGSI
VASI (3.5°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Pole, 237 ft, 7,174 ft from threshold, 392 ft L of centerline — 29:1 slope to clear
31
Heading
318° mag · 322° true
Markings
basic
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Tree, 93 ft, 1,607 ft from threshold, 624 ft L of centerline — 15:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D127.35KANSAS CITY CNTR
ASOS119.075
CTAF118.55
GND121.85
RDO122.65WICHITA RDO
TWR118.55

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
MHK · ManhattanVOR-DME110.20r194° / 0.3 NM
FRI · Fort RileyVOR109.40r035° / 13.6 NM

Airport diagram

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Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air ambulance, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales, Survey

Ownership & management

Owner
CITY OF MANHATTAN
1101 POYNTZ, MANHATTAN, KS
785-587-4560
Manager
BRANDON KEAZER
5500 SKYWAY DRIVE, STE 120, MANHATTAN, KS
785-587-4565

Remarks FAA

  • AFT HR ACR OPS NA 15 MIN BFR OR AFT SKED ARR OR DEP WO PPR TO CFM; ARFF SVC AVBL BFR LNDG OR TKOF - 785-587-4521.
  • INDEX C EQUIP AVBL UPON REQ.
  • NONSTD ATC MINIMA APPLIED TO IFR HIGH PERFORMANCE OPS ARR WI CFNS OF R-3602.
  • MIL ARPT 7 MI SW RESEMBLES THIS ARPT.
  • BIRDS INVOF ARPT MAR-MAY & SEP-NOV; WILDLIFE ON & INVOF RWYS.
  • 24 HR PPR FOR UNSKED ACR GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS - 785-587-4597.
  • FOR CD IF UNA CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC MARSHALL APCH AS 785-239-2118. WHEN MARSHALL APCH IS CLSD, CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 03; REIL RWY 21 & 31; HIRL RWY 03/21; MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 03, 21 & 31; VASI RWY 13; OPR CONSLY.
  • TPA: LIGHT ACFT 843 AGL; TURBINE ACFT 1443 FT AGL.
  • MULTICOM FREQ 122.85 AVBL.
  • AFT HR - 785-587-4562.
  • PCR VALUE: 640/R/C/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 150/R/C/W/T
  • RWY 13/31 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.

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 KMHK 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 KMHK

Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK · KMHK) is an airport in Manhattan, KS, at 1,057 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 7,400 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMHK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KMHK have a control tower?

Yes. Manhattan Regional Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KMHK?

Manhattan Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 7,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KMHK?

Manhattan Regional Airport is in Manhattan, KS, at an elevation of 1,057 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.1410, -96.6708.

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