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

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF 36K

Current METAR

Observed 09:15Z

K36K 120915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW028 FEW035 BKN110 13/04 A3014 RMK AO2

Wind: 000° @ 0 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 13°C / 4°C
Altimeter: 30.14 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 3,302 ft
Ceiling: 11,000 ft AGL
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 12 06:00Z–13 06:00Z

TAF KGCK 120520Z 1206/1306 05006KT P6SM SKC FM121800 17017G25KT P6SM FEW230 FM130300 14007KT P6SM OVC250

BASEVFR

12 06:00Z–12 18:00Z

Wind: 050° at 6 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
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.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

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

Calm

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RWY 14

144°M

Head/Tail

+0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
14/32	144° / 324°	3,410 ft	ASPH	Standard L
02/20	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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 36K KEARNY COUNTY in LAKIN, KANSAS, showing runways 14/32, 02/20 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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 100LLNearby

$4.80

19S·Prairiewind Air Service·34.8 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.25

3K3·Crosswind Flight Services·23.3 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Kearny County Airport 122.900(620) 260-0502Other3d ago	$5.63	—

Kearny County Airport
122.900(620) 260-0502
100LL
$5.63
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.80at19SPrairiewind Air Service34.8 nmsave $0.83
Jet A$6.25at3K3Crosswind Flight Services23.3 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.

Approach & departure obstructions

1410 FT RD 0 FT DSTC, 78 FT L ACRS APCH.
329 FT RD, 193 FT DSTC, 125 L.
14CONTROLLING OBSTRUCTION EXCEEDS A 45 DEGREE SLOPE

Other notes

EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
02/20ROUGH & UNEVEN, BARE SPOTS, 6 FT. BERM BOTH SIDES OF RWY, MIDWAY.

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: 000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now: –

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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