Airport information
- FAA LID
- SN58
- Coordinates
- 37.8700, -96.6467
- Elevation
- 1,440 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Beacon
- white (SEE RMK)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1990/11
- Distance from city
- 10 NE
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 | 05:33 AM | 10:33Z |
| Sunrise | 06:05 AM | 11:05Z |
| Sunset | 08:52 PM | 01:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:24 PM | 02:24Z |
Plan a flight from SN58
Night operations
- Rotating beacon
- white · SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,440 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,440 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAB · Mc Connell | TACAN | 116.50 | r056° / 33.1 NM |
| EMP · Emporia | VORTAC | 112.80 | r216° / 34.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SN58. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED APPROACHES ARE MAINTAINED FOR A 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE; TRANSITIONAL SURFACES ARE CLEAR FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
- FOR APT BCN CALL 316-476-2299.
- 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 SN58 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 SN58
Foster Field (SN58) is an airport in El Dorado, KS, at 1,440 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,440 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SN58, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does SN58 have a control tower?
No. Foster Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at SN58?
Foster Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,440 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SN58?
Foster Field is in El Dorado, KS, at an elevation of 1,440 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.8700, -96.6467.
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