KCBK

VFR

SHALZ FLD

COLBY · KANSAS

Elev
3,188.2'
Longest RWY
5,110'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
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Before you fly into KCBK
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,188.2'
MSL · field 3,188.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +7 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF KCBK

Current METAR

Observed 01:15Z

KCBK 280115Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A2997 RMK AO2 T01110017
Wind
360° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
3,411 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 N
VFR sectional
WICHITA
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
ICT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DUSTIN STEPHENSON
Address
5 ARPT PLAZA, COLBY KS 67701

Flight service · Hours

FSS ICT
WICHITA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • SAT-SUN · ON CALL
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1600
  • SUN · 1000-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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360° · 7 kt
RWY 35
352°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 352° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,188 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored172° / 352°5,110 ftCONCStandard L
12/30127° / 307°2,660 ftTURFStandard L
04/2238° / 218°2,600 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 4-box left(3°)
35PAPI 4-box left(3°)
3022', tree, 420' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 19

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 17
KCBK · 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
100LLA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.Show FAA
  • Seasonal agricultural operations occur at the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runways 17 and 35 have activated runway end identifier lights and precision approach path indicators. Runways 17/35 have medium intensity runway lights controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1The airport contact phone number is 785-460-4438.Show FAA
  • 1For service call (785) 460-4438 or 460-3298.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCBK

Answer card
ICAO
KCBK
Name
SHALZ FLD
Location
COLBY, KANSAS
Elevation
3,188.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,188.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
17/35 · 5,110 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
360° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

SHALZ FLD sits in Colby, Kansas. The field elevation is 3,188.2 ft MSL. It has three runways. The longest is runway 17/35 at 5,110 ft on concrete. The other two are turf, with runway 12/30 at 2,660 ft and runway 04/22 at 2,600 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. High Plains Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call them at (785) 460-4438 for current service details.

The published remarks matter here. Runways 17 and 35 have runway end identifier lights, precision approach path indicators and medium intensity runway lights that are controlled by CTAF. Seasonal agricultural operations also occur at the airport. That means you should expect local traffic and field activity at certain times of year. For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257. If you need current operating details, verify with the airport operator or the FBO directly before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KCBK and what surface is it?
The longest runway is 17/35 at 5,110 ft. It is concrete.
Does KCBK have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KCBK. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KCBK?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KCBK towered?
No. KCBK is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at KCBK?
High Plains Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (785) 460-4438 for current service details.
What runway lighting is available at KCBK?
Runways 17 and 35 have runway end identifier lights, precision approach path indicators and medium intensity runway lights controlled by CTAF. Plan ahead for night operations.
Are there any special operating concerns at KCBK?
Seasonal agricultural operations occur at the airport. Expect local traffic and field activity during those periods. Verify current conditions with the airport operator or the FBO directly before arrival.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KCBK?
The published contact for clearance delivery is Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest contact details before departure.

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