38K

VFR

LUCAS

LUCAS · KANSAS

Elev
1,485'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:53Z
VFR sectional · 38K
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Before you fly into 38K
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,485'
MSL · field 1,485' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 38K

38K does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KRSL (RUSSELL MUNI) · 17.6 NM away. Conditions at 38K may differ.

METAR · KRSL

Observed 03:53Z

KRSL 280353Z AUTO 02014KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP162 T00890044
Wind
020° @ 14 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.00 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,022 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
1 NM E
VFR sectional
WICHITA
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
ICT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MIKE GILMORE
Address
201 S MAIN, BOX 308, LUCAS KS 67648

Flight service · Hours

FSS ICT
WICHITA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
020° · 14 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
38K · CHART_SUPP
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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
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
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 Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35Runway 17 and Runway 35 threshold lights are nonstandard 360 degrees green.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 38K

Answer card
ICAO
38K
Name
LUCAS
Location
LUCAS, KANSAS
Elevation
1,485 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,485 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
020° at 14 kt
Favored runway now

Lucas Airport sits in Lucas, Kansas. Field elevation is 1,485 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts provided, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement before planning a landing. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published for 38K. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the correct traffic pattern guidance before you go. The published remarks also note nonstandard green threshold lights for Runway 17 and Runway 35. That is worth confirming against current field data before night operations. For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508.

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability. With no tower and no published runway list in the provided data, a first-time pilot should treat this as a verify-before-you-go stop. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for runway status, pattern direction and any local operating notes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at 38K Lucas Airport?
Field elevation is 1,485 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning and density altitude checks.
Is there a control tower at Lucas Airport (38K)?
No. The airport is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 and standard self-announcement procedures.
Does 38K have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 38K. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at 38K?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the correct traffic pattern altitude before arrival.
Which runway is longest at 38K?
No runways are listed in the provided facts, so the longest runway cannot be confirmed here. Verify runway status in the current FAA Chart Supplement before planning the trip.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Lucas Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What should I know about night operations at 38K?
The published remarks note nonstandard green threshold lights for Runway 17 and Runway 35. Verify current lighting status in the FAA Chart Supplement before any night arrival.
Who do I call for clearance delivery near 38K?
The published remarks say to contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508 for clearance delivery. Confirm that number is current before departure.

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