Airport information
- FAA LID
- SN88
- Coordinates
- 38.5714, -94.7181
- Elevation
- 1,100 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WICHITA
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1972/05
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 05:23 AM | 10:23Z |
| Sunrise | 05:55 AM | 10:55Z |
| Sunset | 08:47 PM | 01:47Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:18 PM | 02:18Z |
Plan a flight from SN88
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E · 087°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
1,600 ft × 30 ft · Turf- Heading
- 087° mag · 92° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Brush, 30 ft, 900 ft from threshold
- Heading
- 267° mag · 272° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 75 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 1,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OJC · Johnson Co | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r171° / 16.2 NM |
| BUM · Butler | VORTAC | 115.90 | r322° / 21 NM |
| RIS · Riverside | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r185° / 33.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SN88. 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 SN88 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 SN88
Crosswind Airfield (SN88) is an airport in Louisburg, KS, at 1,100 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SN88, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does SN88 have a control tower?
No. Crosswind Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at SN88?
Crosswind Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SN88?
Crosswind Airfield is in Louisburg, KS, at an elevation of 1,100 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.5714, -94.7181.
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