K59

MVFR

AMELIA EARHART

ATCHISON · KANSAS

Elev
1,073'
Longest RWY
3,000'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:53Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into K59
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,073'
MSL · field 1,073' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 34
H/W +12 · X/W 8 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 05:53Z

KSTJ 280553Z AUTO 32014KT 10SM OVC024 10/06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP151 T01000056 10156 20100 402220100 51026 $
Wind
320° @ 14 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / 6°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
644 ft
Ceiling
2,400 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
2 NM W
VFR sectional
KANSAS CITY
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
ICT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CLINTON MCNEMEE
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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320° · 14 kt
RWY 34
351°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
8 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34 · 351° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,073 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored171° / 351°3,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1660', trees, 1173' from thr, 279' R of cntrln, slope 16
3415', 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
K59 · 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
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Extensive aerial agricultural operations occur.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Kansas City Approach at 816-329-2710.Show FAA
  • Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum is located on the airport and can be reached at 913-372-0021.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Low intensity runway lights on runway 16/34 are activated by the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • A+Fuel is available 24 hours self-service.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • MANAGERPublic Works Director is also the airport manager.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAlternate phone number for the manager is 913-568-3819.Show FAA
  • OWNERInterim city manager Becky Berger, alternate Clinton McNeme, can be reached at 913-367-5561.Show FAA

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
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
320° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34

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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