49K

VFR

NORWICH

NORWICH · KANSAS

Elev
1,494'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:55Z
VFR sectional · 49K
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Before you fly into 49K
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,494'
MSL · field 1,494' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 49K

49K does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KANY (ANTHONY MUNI) · 21.3 NM away. Conditions at 49K may differ.

METAR · KANY

Observed 06:55Z

KANY 280655Z AUTO 05009KT 10SM BKN065 BKN080 11/09 A2994 RMK AO2
Wind
050° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 9°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,348 ft
Ceiling
6,500 ft AGL
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
MONTE VAVRA
Address
CITY HALL 226 S. MAIN STREET, BOX 100, NORWICH KS 67118

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
050° · 9 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
49K · 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
Other services
INSTR

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

  • There is an irrigation pump and fuel tank 75 feet left of centerline on runway 17, 150 feet south of the threshold.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Wichita Approach at 316-350-1520.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35Nonstandard low intensity runway lights are installed on runway 17/35 with incorrect spacing.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 17Power lines at the approach end of runway 17 are marked with red balls.Show FAA
  • 35The displaced threshold is marked with two lights on either side along with painted tires.Show FAA
  • 35The approach slope ratio is 20 to 1 from the displaced threshold.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · 49K

Answer card
ICAO
49K
Name
NORWICH
Location
NORWICH, KANSAS
Elevation
1,494 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,494 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
050° at 9 kt
Favored runway now

Norwich Airport sits in Norwich, Kansas. The field elevation is 1,494 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts block, so verify the current field layout before you go. The airport is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. With no runway data in the facts, a first-time pilot should treat this as a verify-before-departure airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest runway status, lighting and any operational notes.

The remarks do flag some items that matter if you are planning an arrival. There are obstructions near the runway environment, including power lines marked with red balls near the approach end of runway 17. The remarks also mention a displaced threshold on runway 35 with visual markers. They also note nonstandard low intensity runway lights on runway 17/35 with incorrect spacing. For clearance delivery, Wichita Approach is listed at 316-350-1520. If you need current local guidance, call the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at 49K Norwich?
The field elevation is 1,494 ft MSL. Plan density altitude and performance from that elevation plus the day’s conditions.
Is there a tower at Norwich Airport (49K)?
No. The field is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and make your calls well before entering the pattern.
Does 49K have any published ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published in the facts. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest instrument procedure list before flying IFR.
What runway is longest at Norwich Airport?
No runways are listed in the facts block, so the longest runway is unknown from the provided data. Verify the current field layout in the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.
What should I know about runway 17 at 49K?
The remarks say there are power lines at the approach end of runway 17. They are marked with red balls, so keep that in mind on final and during a low approach.
What should I know about runway 35 at 49K?
The remarks say runway 35 has a displaced threshold with visual markers. They also note a 20 to 1 approach slope ratio from that displaced threshold.
What is the pattern altitude at Norwich Airport?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Who do I call for clearance delivery near 49K?
The published remark lists Wichita Approach at 316-350-1520 for clearance delivery. Confirm current procedures before IFR departure.

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