K81

MVFR

MIAMI COUNTY

PAOLA · KANSAS

Elev
943.1'
Longest RWY
3,398'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR12:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into K81
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,943.1'
MSL · field 943.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 03
H/W +5 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF K81

K81 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KOWI (OTTAWA MUNI) · 15.6 NM away. Conditions at K81 may differ.

METAR · KOWI

Observed 12:15Z

KOWI 281215Z AUTO 02005KT OVC018 09/06 A3003 RMK AO2
Wind
020° @ 5 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
9°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
313 ft
Ceiling
1,800 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
3 NM SW
VFR sectional
KANSAS CITY
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
ICT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHARLES BARTLETT
Address
32549 W 327TH ST, PAOLA KS 66071

Flight service · Hours

FSS ICT
WICHITA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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020° · 5 kt
RWY 03
035°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 03

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 03 · 035° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,943 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored35° / 215°3,398 ftASPHStandard L
15/33150° / 330°1,940 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
03PAPI 2-box left(3.4°)70', trees, 1600' from thr, 26' R of cntrln, slope 20
21PAPI 2-box left(3°)65', tree, 1850' from thr, 295' R of cntrln, slope 25
1533', pline, 90' from thr, 135' R of cntrln, slope 2

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 03
K81 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City Approach at 816-329-2710.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The beacon operates from dusk to 2400.Show FAA
  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 03 and 21. Precision approach path indicators are available on runways 03 and 21. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 03/21 and are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours by self-service.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1After hours service is available on request in January.Show FAA
  • MANAGERContact the manager at chasbart@embarqmail.com.Show FAA
  • OWNERThe owner is Shane Krull, company administrator.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · K81

Answer card
ICAO
K81
Name
MIAMI COUNTY
Location
PAOLA, KANSAS
Elevation
943.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,943.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
03/21 · 3,398 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
020° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 03

Miami County Airport sits near Paola, Kansas. The field elevation is 943.1 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 3,398 ft. This is a non-towered airport, so expect self-announce traffic on CTAF 122.8. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless local guidance says otherwise.

The airport has one on-field FBO listed as Miami County Airport Authority. It carries 100LL. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours. The beacon operates from dusk to 2400. Runway 03/21 has medium intensity lights controlled by CTAF. It also has runway end identifier lights and PAPI on both ends. Runway 15/33 is a 1,940 ft turf strip. The asphalt runway 03/21 is the main runway for most arrivals.

For planning, note that Kansas City Approach handles clearance delivery. The published contact is 816-329-2710. If you need current airport details, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator directly. The field is in open country near Paola. That usually means wind and surface conditions matter more than terrain, but the turf runway can still be a factor after rain or during soft-field conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at Miami County Airport (K81)?
The longest runway is 03/21. It is 3,398 ft long and has an asphalt surface.
Is there an ILS at K81 Miami County Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for K81. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Miami County Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless local guidance says otherwise.
Is Miami County Airport towered?
No. K81 has no control tower, so plan for CTAF self-announce operations on 122.8.
Which runway should I expect to use at K81?
Runway 03/21 is the main asphalt runway and it is the longest strip on the field. Runway 15/33 is turf and shorter at 1,940 ft.
Is 100LL available at Miami County Airport?
Yes. The on-field Miami County Airport Authority carries 100LL. The facts also say self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours.
What are the lighting details at K81?
The beacon operates from dusk to 2400. Runway 03/21 has medium intensity lights controlled by CTAF. Runway end identifier lights and PAPI are available on runways 03 and 21.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at K81?
For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City Approach at 816-329-2710. If you need airport-specific coordination, call the airport operator or the FBO directly.

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