36K Kearny County Airport

Before you fly into 36K

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

4,076.4'

MSL · field 3,076.4' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 02

H/W +10 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF 36K

Current METAR

Observed 01:55Z

K36K 280155Z AUTO 05010KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A2995 RMK AO2

Wind: 050° @ 10 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 13°C / 4°C
Altimeter: 29.95 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 3,538 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

36K does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KGCK (GARDEN CITY RGNL) · 25.3 NM away. Conditions at 36K may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KGCK 272320Z 2800/2824 05010KT P6SM FEW250 FM281000 04010KT P6SM SCT040 FM281200 04009KT P6SM BKN015 FM281800 04010KT P6SM FEW090

BASEVFR

28 00:00Z–28 10:00Z

Wind: 050° at 10 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 25,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

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Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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 N
VFR sectional: WICHITA
ARTCC: ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility: ICT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: KYMBERLY LOGAN
Phone: 620-260-0502
Address: 1662 RD. T, LAKIN KS 67860

Flight service · Hours

FSS ICT: WICHITA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

050° · 10 kt

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RWY 02

025°M

Head/Tail

+10 kt

Crosswind

3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 02

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
14/32	144° / 324°	3,410 ft	ASPH	Standard L
02/20Favored	25° / 205°	2,579 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
14	—	—	—	—	—	—	road, slope 50
32	—	—	—	—	—	—	9', road, 201' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 0
20	—	—	—	—	—	—	32', pline, 420' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 13

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.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

36K · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

36K · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LL
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Low pressure
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
Landing fee: No fee published
Lighting schedule: SS-SR
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LL

$4.77

36K·Kearny County Airport

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.50

3K3·Crosswind Flight Services·23.3 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Kearny County Airport 122.900(620) 260-0502Other6d ago	$4.77	—

Kearny County Airport
122.900(620) 260-0502
100LL
$4.77
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

Jet A$5.50at3K3Crosswind Flight Services23.3 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

For clearance delivery contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

14There is a 10 foot road at zero feet distance, 78 feet left across the approach to runway 14.Show FAA
32There is a 9 foot road 193 feet distant, 125 degrees magnetic to the left.Show FAA
14The controlling obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope.Show FAA

Other notes

Existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
02/20Runway 02/20 is rough and uneven with bare spots and a 6 foot berm on both sides of the runway midway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 36K

Answer card

ICAO: 36K
Name: KEARNY COUNTY
Location: LAKIN, KANSAS
Elevation: 3,076.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 4,076.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 14/32 · 3,410 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 9°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 050° at 10 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 02

Kearny County Airport sits in Lakin, Kansas. The field elevation is 3,076.4 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is runway 14/32 at 3,410 ft. Runway 02/20 is 2,579 ft turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Kearny County Airport. It carries 100LL. Call ahead at (620) 260-0502 for current service details.

This is a high-elevation field in southwest Kansas. Expect density altitude to matter on warm days. The published remarks also call out obstructions near runway 14 and runway 32. Runway 14 has a road close to the approach path. Runway 32 has a road off to the left. The turf runway is also published as rough and uneven with bare spots. There is a 6 ft berm on both sides midway down 02/20. If you are new to the airport, plan a careful look at the runway surface before committing. For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 36K?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Does Kearny County Airport have a tower?

No. 36K is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and make standard position reports.

What is the longest runway at 36K?

Runway 14/32 is the longest runway. It is 3,410 ft long and asphalt.

Are there any ILS approaches at 36K?

No ILS approaches are published for 36K. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.

Which runway at 36K is turf?

Runway 02/20 is turf. The published remarks say it is rough and uneven with bare spots. It also has a 6 ft berm on both sides midway.

What fuel is available at Kearny County Airport?

The on-field FBO is Kearny County Airport. It carries 100LL. Call (620) 260-0502 to confirm current availability before arrival.

What runway hazards should I know about at 36K?

Runway 14 has a 10 ft road close to the approach path. Runway 32 has a 9 ft road 193 ft away, 125 degrees magnetic to the left. The published remarks also say the controlling obstruction on 14 exceeds a 45 degree slope.

Who do I contact for clearance delivery at 36K?

The published remark says to contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508 for clearance delivery. For any last-minute airport details, call the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone.

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