3K8

VFR

COMANCHE COUNTY

COLDWATER · KANSAS

Elev
2,086.1'
Longest RWY
4,500'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:55Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3K8
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,086.1'
MSL · field 2,086.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +9 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF 3K8

3K8 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPTT (PRATT RGNL) · 40.1 NM away. Conditions at 3K8 may differ.

METAR · KPTT

Observed 06:55Z

KPTT 280655Z AUTO 03011KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A2999 RMK AO2 T00920045
Wind
030° @ 11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / 5°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,780 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
3 NM S
VFR sectional
WICHITA
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
ICT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RODNEY VANCE
Address
401 S. PHILADELPHIA AVE., PO BOX 685, COLDWATER KS 67029

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
030° · 11 kt
RWY 35
350°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 350° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,086 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored170° / 350°4,500 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 2-box left(3°)
35PAPI 2-box left(3°)

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
3K8 · IAP
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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
100LL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • For fuel call County Office at 620-582-2933 or after 1630 call Sheriff at 620-582-2511.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate runway end identifier lights, precision approach path indicators, and medium intensity runway lights on runway 17/35 via CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 17There is a 4-foot berm located 0 to 199 feet distance, 100 degrees magnetic to the left of runway 17 end.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The provided approach to each runway is maintained for a minimum 20 to 1 glide slope and the transitional surface is maintained for a 7 to 1 slope.Show FAA
  • MANAGERFor fuel and after hours, phone numbers are listed in the pilot lounge.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3K8

Answer card
ICAO
3K8
Name
COMANCHE COUNTY
Location
COLDWATER, KANSAS
Elevation
2,086.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,086.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 4,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
030° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Comanche County Airport sits in Coldwater, Kansas. The field elevation is 2,086.1 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 4,500 ft of concrete, so plan for a modest runway length at a higher-elevation field. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The 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 airport uses runway end identifier lights, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights on 17/35. Those lights are activated via CTAF. There is also a 4-foot berm near the departure end of runway 17, offset to the left side. That is worth keeping in mind on the takeoff roll and initial climb.

Comanche County Airport has one on-field FBO listed as Comanche County Airport. It carries 100LL. For fuel and after-hours help, the published remarks point pilots to the County Office or the Sheriff. Phone numbers are also listed in the pilot lounge. If you need clearance delivery, contact Kansas City ARTCC. For a first visit, treat this as a non-towered field with a single runway, higher field elevation and no published ILS.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at 3K8?
The field elevation at Comanche County Airport is 2,086.1 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially on warm days.
What runway is available at Comanche County Airport?
3K8 has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 4,500 ft long and has a concrete surface.
Does 3K8 have a control tower?
No. 3K8 is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic and runway lighting activation.
What is the pattern altitude at 3K8?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any ILS approaches at 3K8?
No ILS approaches are published for Comanche County Airport. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedure details before you go.
How do you turn on the runway lights at 3K8?
The runway end identifier lights, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights on 17/35 are activated via CTAF. Make sure you know the proper radio technique before night arrival.
Which FBO is on the field at 3K8?
The listed on-field FBO is Comanche County Airport. It carries 100LL. For fuel or after-hours help, the remarks say to call the County Office or the Sheriff. Numbers are also posted in the pilot lounge.
Is there anything to watch for on departure from runway 17?
Yes. The published remarks note a 4-foot berm from 0 to 199 feet, 100 degrees magnetic to the left of runway 17 end. That is a real obstacle consideration for the takeoff and initial climb.

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