R J C Farms Inc Airport Private
SN55 · Friend, KS · 2,900 ft elevation · var 9E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- SN55
- Coordinates
- 38.2153, -101.0030
- Elevation
- 2,900 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9E
- Sectional chart
- WICHITA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1977/02
- Distance from city
- 4 SW
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 | 05:49 AM | 10:49Z |
| Sunrise | 06:21 AM | 11:21Z |
| Sunset | 09:11 PM | 02:11Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:42 PM | 02:42Z |
Plan a flight from SN55
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 3,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,200 ft × 27 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCK · Garden City | VORTAC | 113.30 | r313° / 22.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SN55. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD THE APCH TO EACH RWY IS MAINT FOR A MIN 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE, AND THE TRANSITIONAL SFC MAINT FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
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 SN55 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 SN55
R J C Farms Inc Airport (SN55) is an airport in Friend, KS, at 2,900 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SN55, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does SN55 have a control tower?
No. R J C Farms Inc Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at SN55?
R J C Farms Inc Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SN55?
R J C Farms Inc Airport is in Friend, KS, at an elevation of 2,900 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.2153, -101.0030.
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