9K6 PATTY FLD Airport Guide

Before you fly into 9K6

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,385'

MSL · field 1,385' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF 9K6

9K6 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KEQA (EL DORADO/CAPT JACK THOMAS MEML) · 1.8 NM away. Conditions at 9K6 may differ.

METAR · KEQA

Observed 18:15Z

KEQA 121815Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 30/12 A3003 RMK AO2

Wind: 110° @ 7 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 30°C / 12°C
Altimeter: 30.03 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 3,381 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

9K6 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KICT (WICHITA DWIGHT D EISENHOWER NTL) · 31.4 NM away. Conditions at 9K6 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 18:00Z–13 18:00Z

TAF KICT 121748Z 1218/1318 12012KT P6SM SKC FM130200 16012KT P6SM SCT050 SCT130 PROB30 1306/1311 3SM -TSRA BKN040CB FM131300 19012G19KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN110

BASEVFR

12 18:00Z–13 02:00Z

Wind: 120° at 12 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: 3 NM SE
VFR sectional: KANSAS CITY
ARTCC: ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility: ICT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: BRENT A. PATTY
Phone: 316-321-9192
Address: 1761 SE BLUESTEM ROAD, EL DORADO KS 67042

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

110° · 7 kt

See full METAR & TAF

Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

9K6 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

9K6 · 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: Not available
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
Landing fee: No fee published
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.74

KEMP·Emporia Aviation Center·42.9 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.57

KEMP·Emporia Aviation Center·42.9 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.74atKEMPEmporia Aviation Center42.9 nm
Jet A$5.57atKEMPEmporia Aviation Center42.9 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

WATER TOWER 1/4 MILE NE.
FOR CD CTC WICHITA APCH AT 316-350-1520.

Other notes

EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
1OWNER LIVES ON FIELD.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 9K6

Answer card

ICAO: 9K6
Name: PATTY FLD
Location: EL DORADO, KANSAS
Elevation: 1,385 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,385 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: 6°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 110° at 7 kt
Favored runway now: –

PATTY FLD is in El Dorado, Kansas. Field elevation is 1,385 ft MSL. The facts provided do not list any runways, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you plan a landing. This is an untowered field. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before arrival. For clearance delivery, the published remark says to contact Wichita Approach at 316-350-1520. That is the number to verify before an IFR departure or if you need current handling details.

The published remarks also note a water tower one quarter mile northeast of the airport. Keep that in mind on arrival and departure. The owner lives on the field. This field existed before 1959, so expect a small local-airport setup rather than a full-service stop. No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts, so contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current fuel and service availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at 9K6 PATTY FLD?

Field elevation is 1,385 ft MSL. Plan performance with that elevation in mind, especially on warm Kansas days.

Is 9K6 towered or untowered?

9K6 is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls and check the current Chart Supplement for any local procedures.

Does PATTY FLD have any published ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published in the facts provided. Verify current instrument options in the FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at 9K6?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern altitude before arrival.

What frequency do pilots use at 9K6?

CTAF is 122.9. That is the frequency listed in the facts for local traffic calls.

Who handles clearance delivery for 9K6?

The published remark says to contact Wichita Approach at 316-350-1520 for clearance delivery. Verify that number before an IFR departure.

Are there any on-field FBOs at PATTY FLD?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current fuel and service availability.

What should a first-time pilot watch for at 9K6?

The published remarks note a water tower about one quarter mile northeast of the airport. Use the current Chart Supplement and a careful visual scan on arrival and departure.

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