Airport information
- FAA LID
- SN42
- Coordinates
- 38.5610, -95.2067
- Elevation
- 990 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1998/05
- Distance from city
- 4 NW
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 | 05:25 AM | 10:25Z |
| Sunrise | 05:57 AM | 10:57Z |
| Sunset | 08:48 PM | 01:48Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:20 PM | 02:20Z |
Plan a flight from SN42
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09 · 085°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,640 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- 085° mag · 90° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 25 ft
- Displaced threshold
- 150 ft
- Heading
- 265° mag · 270° true
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,640 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OJC · Johnson Co | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r227° / 27.7 NM |
| FOE · Forbes | TACAN | 111.60 | r132° / 31.5 NM |
| BUM · Butler | VORTAC | 115.90 | r290° / 38 NM |
| TOP · Topeka | VORTAC | 117.80 | r150° / 38.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SN42. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD MAINTAIN A CLEAR 20:1 APCH; A CLEAR 7:1 TRANSITIONAL SURFACE; AND SUGGEST TRAFFIC REMAIN NORTH OF ARPT SO AS TO NOT INTERFERE WITH OTTAWA MUNICIPAL HIGHLAND ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
- DSPLCD THLD MKD WITH ORANGE CONES.
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 SN42 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 SN42
Harrod Airport (SN42) is an airport in Ottawa, KS, at 990 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,640 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SN42, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does SN42 have a control tower?
No. Harrod Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at SN42?
Harrod Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,640 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SN42?
Harrod Airport is in Ottawa, KS, at an elevation of 990 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.5610, -95.2067.
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