Airport information
- FAA LID
- SN81
- Coordinates
- 39.1819, -94.8700
- Elevation
- 940 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
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 | 05:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunrise | 05:53 AM | 10:53Z |
| Sunset | 08:49 PM | 01:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:21 PM | 02:21Z |
Plan a flight from SN81
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,400 ft × 50 ft · TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCI · Kansas City | VORTAC | 113.25 | r220° / 8.8 NM |
| RIS · Riverside | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r281° / 13.3 NM |
| OJC · Johnson Co | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r337° / 21.4 NM |
| TOP · Topeka | VORTAC | 117.80 | r080° / 31.7 NM |
| ANX · Napoleon | VORTAC | 114.00 | r272° / 34.9 NM |
| FOE · Forbes | TACAN | 111.60 | r064° / 39.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SN81. VFR sectional link above.
No published services or facility detail for SN81.
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 SN81 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 SN81
Hancock Airport (SN81) is an airport in Piper, KS, at 940 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,400 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SN81, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at SN81?
Hancock Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SN81?
Hancock Airport is in Piper, KS, at an elevation of 940 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.1819, -94.8700.
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