1QK

VFR

GOVE COUNTY

QUINTER · KANSAS

Elev
2,637.1'
Longest RWY
4,000'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 1QK
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,637.1'
MSL · field 2,637.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +6 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 1QK

1QK does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KOEL (OAKLEY MUNI) · 27.5 NM away. Conditions at 1QK may differ.

METAR · KOEL

Observed 01:15Z

KOEL 280115Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A2996 RMK AO1 T01210016
Wind
040° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,860 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM S
VFR sectional
WICHITA
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
ICT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PATRICK RICHMEIER
Address
PO BOX 413, 312 LINCOLN ST, QUINTER KS 67752

Flight service · Hours

FSS ICT
WICHITA1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
040° · 8 kt
RWY 35
355°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 355° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,637 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored175° / 355°4,000 ftCONC17 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
3560', tree, 1320' from thr, 420' R of cntrln, slope 18

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 17
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights for runway 17/35 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 1QK

Answer card
ICAO
1QK
Name
GOVE COUNTY
Location
QUINTER, KANSAS
Elevation
2,637.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,637.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
040° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Gove County Airport sits near Quinter, Kansas. The field elevation is 2,637.1 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 4,000 ft long with a concrete surface. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The traffic pattern altitude is not published, so use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport is in open country at higher plains elevation, so performance planning matters on warm days. The published remarks also note that runway 17/35 lights are activated by CTAF. For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Verify fuel and service availability with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go. If you are arriving at night, brief the lighting activation and make sure you have the current airport data in hand before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Gove County Airport (1QK)?
1QK has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 4,000 ft long and has a concrete surface.
Does 1QK have a control tower?
No. Gove County Airport is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic advisories and self-announce your position.
What is the field elevation at 1QK?
The field elevation is 2,637.1 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff and climb performance, especially on hot Kansas days.
What is the pattern altitude at Gove County Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any ILS approaches at 1QK?
No ILS approaches are published for 1QK. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.
How do I turn on the runway lights at 1QK?
Runway 17/35 has medium intensity lights that are activated by the CTAF. Brief that before night arrival so you are not troubleshooting in the pattern.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Gove County Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at 1QK?
The published remark says to contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures with the Chart Supplement before flight.

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