Airport information
- FAA LID
- SN40
- Coordinates
- 37.5235, -97.2021
- Elevation
- 1,325 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- WICHITA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1976/02
- Distance from city
- 3 SE
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 | 05:37 AM | 10:37Z |
| Sunrise | 06:08 AM | 11:08Z |
| Sunset | 08:53 PM | 01:53Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:24 PM | 02:24Z |
Plan a flight from SN40
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,900 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 250 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAB · Mc Connell | TACAN | 116.50 | r145° / 6.7 NM |
| ICT · Wichita | VORTAC | 113.80 | r119° / 22.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SN40. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED 20' HEDGE ROW LCTD AT THE NORTH END OF RWY 18-36 IS REMOVED.
- ABSOLUTELY NO LANDING BY UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS.
- FOR CD CTC WICHITA APCH AT 316-350-1520.
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 SN40 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 SN40
Olson Aerodrome (SN40) is an airport in Derby, KS, at 1,325 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SN40, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does SN40 have a control tower?
No. Olson Aerodrome is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at SN40?
Olson Aerodrome has 1 runway; the longest is 1,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SN40?
Olson Aerodrome is in Derby, KS, at an elevation of 1,325 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.5235, -97.2021.
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