K65 Dighton Airport

Before you fly into K65

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

3,779'

MSL · field 2,779' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 06

H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF K65

K65 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KTQK (SCOTT CITY MUNI) · 18.9 NM away. Conditions at K65 may differ.

METAR · KTQK

Observed 01:15Z

KTQK 280115Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A2996 RMK AO2 T01380023

Wind: 060° @ 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 14°C / 2°C
Altimeter: 29.96 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 3,276 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

K65 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KGCK (GARDEN CITY RGNL) · 35.6 NM away. Conditions at K65 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KGCK 272320Z 2800/2824 05010KT P6SM FEW250 FM281000 04010KT P6SM SCT040 FM281200 04009KT P6SM BKN015 FM281800 04010KT P6SM FEW090

BASEVFR

28 00:00Z–28 10:00Z

Wind: 050° at 10 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 25,000 ft
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: 1 NM NW
VFR sectional: WICHITA
ARTCC: ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility: ICT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: MARK CALLENDER
Phone: 620-397-3691
Address: BOX 115, DIGHTON KS 67839

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

060° · 6 kt

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RWY 06

065°M

Head/Tail

+6 kt

Crosswind

2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 06

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
17/35	170° / 350°	2,400 ft	ASPH	Standard L
06/24Favored	65° / 245°	2,000 ft	TURF	Standard L
13/31	130° / 310°	2,000 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
17	—	—	—	—	—	—	65', pline, 1300' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 16
24	—	—	—	—	—	—	15', road, 18' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
31	—	—	—	—	—	—	23', rr, 80' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 3

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.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

K65 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

K65 · 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: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available
Other services: AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
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

$4.77

36K·Kearny County Airport·48 nm

Cheapest Jet A

—

Not published

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.77at36KKearny County Airport48 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

A public phone is available at 620-397-8651.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Low intensity runway lights are activated on runways 17 and 35 by using the CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

17There is a 3-foot fence post 50 feet from the approach end of runway 17.Show FAA
35There is a 23-foot railroad 65 feet from the approach end centerline of runway 35.Show FAA
24Runways 24, 13, and 31 have no runway end markings.Show FAA
06The controlling obstruction at runway 06 exceeds a 45 degree slope.Show FAA

Other notes

This airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · K65

Answer card

ICAO: K65
Name: DIGHTON
Location: DIGHTON, KANSAS
Elevation: 2,779 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 3,779 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 3
Longest runway: 17/35 · 2,400 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 9°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 060° at 6 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 06

Dighton Airport sits in Dighton, Kansas. The field elevation is 2,779 ft MSL. It has three runways. The longest is runway 17/35 at 2,400 ft. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 3,779 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. Runway 17 has a 3-foot fence post near the approach end. Runway 35 has a railroad close in to the approach end centerline. Runway 06 has a controlling obstruction that exceeds a 45 degree slope. Runways 24, 13 and 31 have no runway end markings.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan on self-sufficiency. A public phone is available if you need to call ahead. Low intensity runway lights on 17 and 35 are activated on CTAF. For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City ARTCC. This is a small, non-towered field in western Kansas. Expect the usual high-plains considerations. Watch density altitude, crosswind control and runway condition before you commit.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at K65 Dighton Airport?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 3,779 ft MSL based on the field elevation.

Does K65 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for K65. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.

Which runway is the longest at K65?

Runway 17/35 is the longest runway. It is 2,400 ft long and paved.

Is K65 towered or non-towered?

K65 is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9 for traffic calls and for activating the low intensity runway lights on 17 and 35.

What runway lighting is available at K65?

Low intensity runway lights are available on runways 17 and 35. They are activated by using the CTAF.

Are there any runway obstructions at K65?

Yes. There is a 3-foot fence post near the approach end of runway 17. Runway 35 has a railroad close to the approach end centerline. Runway 06 also has a controlling obstruction near the approach path.

Are there any on-field FBOs at K65?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

What should a first-time pilot know before landing at K65?

This is a high-elevation field at 2,779 ft MSL with no tower and no ILS. Expect density altitude to matter. Verify runway condition, lighting needs and any current airport remarks in the Chart Supplement before you launch.

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