K87

VFR

HIAWATHA MUNI

HIAWATHA · KANSAS

Elev
1,130'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR11:39Z
VFR sectional · K87
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Before you fly into K87
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,130'
MSL · field 1,130' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF K87

K87 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFNB (BRENNER FLD) · 12.4 NM away. Conditions at K87 may differ.

METAR · KFNB

Observed 11:39Z

KFNB 281139Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM SCT027 07/04 A3002 RMK AO2 T00720044 $
Wind
340° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
317 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

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 NE
VFR sectional
KANSAS CITY
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
ICT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MIKE NICHOLS
Address
701 OREGON ST, HIAWATHA KS 66434

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
340° · 3 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
K87 · 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
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
SS-SR
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

  • Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the runways.Show FAA
  • Farm vehicles and equipment are on and in the vicinity of the runways.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact St Joseph Approach at 816-236-3035. When St Joseph Approach is closed, contact Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Center at 913-254-8508.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 10Runway 10 end is marked by a metal post 50 feet left of centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This condition existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • 10/28Runway 10/28 is very soft when wet. Low areas may have standing water after rain.Show FAA
  • 10/28There are transverse depressions across the entire width of runway 10/28.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · K87

Answer card
ICAO
K87
Name
HIAWATHA MUNI
Location
HIAWATHA, KANSAS
Elevation
1,130 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,130 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
340° at 3 kt
Favored runway now

Hiawatha Muni sits in Hiawatha, Kansas at 1,130 ft MSL. It is a non-towered field with no published runways listed in the facts here, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement and airport operator before you plan a landing. No ILS approaches are published. The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard starting point for light piston operations unless current published data says otherwise. CTAF is 122.9.

The published remarks matter here. Clearance delivery is handled through St Joseph Approach when it is open. When it is closed, Kansas City Center takes over. The field also has runway surface issues noted in the Chart Supplement. Runway 10/28 has transverse depressions across the width. Runway 10 is marked by a metal post left of centerline. The runway is reported very soft when wet. Low spots may hold water after rain. Wildlife and farm equipment are also present on and near the runways.

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 service status. For a first-time visit, treat this as a rural Kansas airport with surface and wildlife concerns. Give yourself extra time for a careful inspection and a conservative go-around plan.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at K87 Hiawatha Muni?
The field elevation is 1,130 ft MSL. That matters for density altitude planning, especially on warm Kansas days.
Is there a tower at Hiawatha Muni (K87)?
No. K87 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local self-announce traffic calls.
Does K87 have any published ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for K87 in the facts provided. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at K87?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL starting point for light piston aircraft unless current published data says otherwise.
What runway is available at K87 and what should I know about it?
The facts show runway 10/28. The longest runway length is not listed. The runway has transverse depressions across the width. It is very soft when wet.
Who handles clearance delivery for K87?
Contact St Joseph Approach at 816-236-3035 for clearance delivery when it is open. When St Joseph Approach is closed, contact Kansas City Center at 913-254-8508.
Are there any on-field FBOs at K87?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
What operational hazards should a pilot watch for at K87?
Watch for wildlife, farm vehicles and soft spots after rain. The runway 10 end is also marked by a metal post 50 feet left of centerline.

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