K38

MVFR

WASHINGTON COUNTY VETERAN'S MEML

WASHINGTON · KANSAS

Elev
1,436.5'
Longest RWY
3,406'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into K38
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,436.5'
MSL · field 1,436.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +12 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF K38

K38 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMYZ (MARYSVILLE MUNI) · 20.6 NM away. Conditions at K38 may differ.

METAR · KMYZ

Observed 07:35Z

KMYZ 280735Z AUTO 35012KT 10SM OVC020 07/02 A3001 RMK AO2
Wind
350° @ 12 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / 2°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
710 ft
Ceiling
2,000 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
5 NM S
VFR sectional
WICHITA
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
ICT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JIMMY WORKMAN
Address
303 C ST., WASHINGTON KS 66968

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

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
350° · 12 kt
RWY 35
354°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 354° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,437 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored174° / 354°3,406 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1715', road, 290' from thr, 300' R of cntrln, slope 6
3568', pline, 1562' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20

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
K38 · 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
Not available
Other services
AGRI

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
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

  • A 24-hour phone is available for public use with a phone card.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 17/35 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 17Runway 17 has extensive pavement cracking and loose stones.Show FAA
  • 17Obstacle clearance slope is 34 to 1 to the runway 17 displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The 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
  • MANAGERThe public works director is the manager. Assistant manager Brad Fortenier can be reached at 785-747-6640 or brad@bradfordbuilt.net.Show FAA
  • OWNERThe owner is also Washington County Public Works and can be contacted at wcpw@bluevalley.net or 785-541-0533.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · K38

Answer card
ICAO
K38
Name
WASHINGTON COUNTY VETERAN'S MEML
Location
WASHINGTON, KANSAS
Elevation
1,436.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,436.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 3,406 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
350° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Washington County Veteran's Meml is in Washington, Kansas. The field elevation is 1,436.5 ft MSL. It has one runway, 17/35, which is 3,406 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway lighting on 17/35 is medium intensity. It is activated by CTAF. That helps for night arrivals, but you still need to verify current field conditions before you go.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability. Published remarks also note a 24-hour public phone with a phone card. Runway 17 has extensive pavement cracking and loose stones. There is also an obstacle clearance note near the runway 17 displaced threshold. Clearance delivery is handled through Kansas City ARTCC. This is a small non-towered field, so plan your arrival, review the runway condition and check the current Chart Supplement for anything else that affects your flight.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at K38?
K38 has one runway, 17/35. It is 3,406 ft long and paved with concrete.
Does K38 have a control tower?
No. K38 is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for position reports and runway coordination.
What is the field elevation at Washington County Veteran's Meml?
The field elevation is 1,436.5 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning and density altitude.
Is there an ILS at K38?
No ILS approaches are published for K38. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach options before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at K38?
The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What should I know about runway 17 at K38?
Published remarks say runway 17 has extensive pavement cracking and loose stones. There is also an obstacle clearance note near the runway 17 displaced threshold, so brief that end carefully.
How do I get airport lighting at K38 at night?
Medium intensity runway lights on 17/35 are activated by CTAF. Key the mic on 122.9 to turn them on.
Are there any FBOs on the field at K38?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

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