K59 Amelia Earhart Airport

Before you fly into K59

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,073'

MSL · field 1,073' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 16

H/W +3 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF K59

K59 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSTJ (ROSECRANS MEML) · 17.4 NM away. Conditions at K59 may differ.

METAR · KSTJ

Observed 16:53Z

KSTJ 121653Z 14004KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP165 T02610122

Wind: 140° @ 4 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 26°C / 12°C
Altimeter: 30.04 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 2,502 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

K59 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KSTJ (ROSECRANS MEML) · 17.4 NM away. Conditions at K59 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 12:00Z–13 12:00Z

TAF KSTJ 121123Z 1212/1312 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM122200 16007KT P6SM SKC FM130700 16005KT P6SM BKN040

BASEVFR

12 12:00Z–12 22:00Z

Wind: Variable at 3 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: 2 NM W
VFR sectional: KANSAS CITY
ARTCC: ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility: ICT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: CLINTON MCNEMEE
Phone: 913-426-0311
Address: 515 KANSAS AVE, ATCHISON KS 66002

Flight service · Hours

FSS ICT: WICHITA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 0900-1900

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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140° · 4 kt

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RWY 16

171°M

Head/Tail

+3 kt

Crosswind

2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
16/34Favored	171° / 351°	3,000 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
16	—	—	—	—	—	—	60', trees, 1173' from thr, 279' R of cntrln, slope 16
34	—	—	—	—	—	—	15', road, 287' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 5

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of K59 AMELIA EARHART in ATCHISON, KANSAS, showing runways 16/34 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

K59 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

K59 · 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: 100LLA+
Other services: AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.10

KFNB·Ahern Aviation·35.9 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$8.50

KFLV·Leavenworth Aviation Services·17.3 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Heartland AG Aviation 122.800(913) 367-5249Independent5d ago	$6.25	—	—

Heartland AG Aviation
122.800(913) 367-5249
—
100LL
$6.25
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.10atKFNBAhern Aviation35.9 nmsave $1.15
Jet A$8.50atKFLVLeavenworth Aviation Services17.3 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

EXTSV AERIAL AG OPS.
FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY APCH AT 816-329-2710.
AMELIA EARHART HANGAR MUSEUM ON ARPT - 913-372-0021.

Lighting notes

ACTVT LIRL RWY 16/34 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

A+FUEL 24 HR SELF-SERV.

Other notes

THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
MANAGERPUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/AMGR.
MANAGERALT PH NUMBER 913-568-3819.
OWNERINTERIM CITY MGR BECKY BERGER, ALTN CLINTON MCNEMEE 913-367-5561.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · K59

Answer card

ICAO: K59
Name: AMELIA EARHART
Location: ATCHISON, KANSAS
Elevation: 1,073 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,073 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 16/34 · 3,000 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 6
Magnetic variation: 2°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 140° at 4 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 16

Amelia Earhart Airport sits in Atchison, Kansas. The field elevation is 1,073 ft MSL. It has one runway, 16/34, which is 3,000 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. No ILS approaches are published here.

This is a non-towered field with CTAF and UNICOM on 122.8. Low intensity runway lights on 16/34 are activated by the CTAF. Heartland AG Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Fuel is available 24 hours self-service. Extensive aerial agricultural operations occur here, so expect ag traffic and stay sharp on the CTAF. For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City Approach. The airport is in Atchison, so watch density altitude on warm days and plan for a short runway if you are bringing in a heavier airplane. The Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum is also on the airport.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Amelia Earhart Airport (K59)?

K59 has one runway, 16/34. It is 3,000 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.

Does K59 have a control tower?

No. K59 is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls and monitor the pattern closely.

What is the pattern altitude at K59?

The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is there an ILS at Amelia Earhart Airport?

No ILS approaches are published at K59. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach options before you go.

Which FBO is on the field at K59?

Heartland AG Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Fuel is also available 24 hours self-service.

How are the runway lights activated at K59?

Low intensity runway lights on runway 16/34 are activated by the CTAF. Use 122.8 for the activation and for traffic calls.

What should I know about flying into K59 for the first time?

Expect extensive aerial agricultural operations. That means extra eyes outside and disciplined radio calls. The field elevation is 1,073 ft MSL, so density altitude can matter on hot days.

Who do I call for clearance delivery near K59?

For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City Approach at 816-329-2710. If you need current airport details, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator.

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