Airport information
- FAA LID
- SN78
- Coordinates
- 38.6981, -94.7191
- Elevation
- 1,000 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBIA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1990/11
- Distance from city
- 2 S
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 | 05:22 AM | 10:22Z |
| Sunrise | 05:54 AM | 10:54Z |
| Sunset | 08:47 PM | 01:47Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:19 PM | 02:19Z |
Plan a flight from SN78
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
1,700 ft × 40 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 25 ft, 260 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 40 ft, 500 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 1,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OJC · Johnson Co | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r168° / 8.6 NM |
| RIS · Riverside | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r188° / 26 NM |
| BUM · Butler | VORTAC | 115.90 | r330° / 27.8 NM |
| MCI · Kansas City | VORTAC | 113.25 | r174° / 35.3 NM |
| ANX · Napoleon | VORTAC | 114.00 | r222° / 36.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SN78. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY APCH AT 816-329-2710.
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 SN78 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 SN78
Albright Airport (SN78) is an airport in Bucyrus, KS, at 1,000 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SN78, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does SN78 have a control tower?
No. Albright Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at SN78?
Albright Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SN78?
Albright Airport is in Bucyrus, KS, at an elevation of 1,000 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.6981, -94.7191.
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