Airport information
- FAA LID
- SN63
- Coordinates
- 37.6088, -99.1155
- Elevation
- 2,165 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8E
- Sectional chart
- WICHITA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1970/02
- Distance from city
- 1 W
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 | 05:44 AM | 10:44Z |
| Sunrise | 06:15 AM | 11:15Z |
| Sunset | 09:01 PM | 02:01Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:32 PM | 02:32Z |
Plan a flight from SN63
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SS-SR
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
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 3,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 17 at 3,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
3,100 ft × 120 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Poles, 35 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 60 ft L of centerline
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,100 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for SN63.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SN63. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
- Parking
- tiedowns
- Other services
- Agricultural, Instruction
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- MAINTAIN APCH EACH RWY FOR A MINIMUM 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE AND MAINTAIN TRANSITIONAL SFC FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
- RODENT HOLES IN SOUTH 300 FT OF RY 35.
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
- CONTACT: DWIGHT SMITHERMAN 620-546-4476
- DURING GROWING SEASON CIRCLE IRRIGATION SYSTEM EXTDS ACRS SOUTH 400' OF RY 35.
- NSTD LIRL; FIRST 800 FT RY 17 UNLGTD; FIRST 400 FT OF RY 35 UNLGTD.
- POWERLINE NEXT TO RY NORTH END; ROAD 70 FT FROM THLD.
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 SN63 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 SN63
Gail Ballard Airport (SN63) is an airport in Haviland, KS, at 2,165 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SN63, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does SN63 have a control tower?
No. Gail Ballard Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at SN63?
Gail Ballard Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SN63?
Gail Ballard Airport is in Haviland, KS, at an elevation of 2,165 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.6088, -99.1155.
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