KCYW

VFR

CLAY CENTER MUNI

CLAY CENTER · KANSAS

Elev
1,208.9'
Longest RWY
4,197'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCYW
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,208.9'
MSL · field 1,208.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +12 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KCYW

KCYW does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCNK (BLOSSER MUNI) · 24.9 NM away. Conditions at KCYW may differ.

METAR · KCNK

Observed 06:55Z

KCNK 280655Z AUTO 02013G24KT 10SM SCT025 07/03 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND 36026/0629 PRESFR SLP158 T00720028
Wind
020° @ 13G24 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / 3°C
Altimeter
30.00 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
440 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 W
VFR sectional
WICHITA
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
ICT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SCOTT HEINEN
Address
1226 104TH ROAD, SENECA KS 66538

Flight service · Hours

FSS ICT
WICHITA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
020° · 13 kt
RWY 35
357°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 357° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,209 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored177° / 357°4,197 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 2-box left(2.75°)
35PAPI 2-box left(2.75°)14', road, 465' from thr, 320' R of cntrln, slope 18

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
KCYW · 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
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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
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 Marshall Approach at 785-239-2118. When Marshall Approach is closed, contact Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Center at 913-254-8508.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 17 and 35. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 17 and 35 and controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency. Runway 17/35 medium intensity runway lights are preset to low intensity from dusk to 2200. To increase intensity or activate the lights, use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 17Obstacle clearance slope is 49 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 17.Show FAA
  • 17There are crops and irrigation equipment in the approach area for runway 17.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For after hours service, call 785-757-4551.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCYW

Answer card
ICAO
KCYW
Name
CLAY CENTER MUNI
Location
CLAY CENTER, KANSAS
Elevation
1,208.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,208.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 4,197 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
020° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Clay Center Muni is in Clay Center, Kansas. The field elevation is 1,208.9 ft MSL. It has one runway, 17/35, which is 4,197 ft long. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. For clearance delivery, Marshall Approach handles it when available. When Marshall Approach is closed, use Kansas City Center. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. The runway lighting is pilot-controlled on CTAF. Runway end identifier lights are active on 17 and 35. The PAPI is also on 17 and 35. The medium intensity runway lights are preset to low intensity from dusk to 2200.

For a first-time arrival, pay attention to the published obstructions near runway 17. Crops and irrigation equipment are in the approach area. The published obstacle clearance slope to the displaced threshold on 17 is 49 to 1. That makes a stabilized approach important. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so call the airport operator or the field directly before arrival if you need fuel or ramp details. For after-hours service, use the published airport phone number before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCYW?
Pattern altitude is not published for KCYW. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KCYW have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published at KCYW. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.
Is Clay Center Muni towered?
No. KCYW is an untowered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the longest runway at KCYW?
The longest runway is 17/35. It is 4,197 ft long and asphalt.
What should I know about runway 17 at KCYW?
The published remarks call out crops and irrigation equipment in the approach area for runway 17. The obstacle clearance slope to the displaced threshold on 17 is 49 to 1.
How do I get clearance delivery at KCYW?
Contact Marshall Approach at 785-239-2118 for clearance delivery when it is open. When Marshall Approach is closed, contact Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Center at 913-254-8508.
How is the runway lighting controlled at KCYW?
Runway end identifier lights and the PAPI are on runways 17 and 35. The medium intensity runway lights are preset to low intensity from dusk to 2200. Use CTAF to increase intensity or activate the lights.
Are there any FBOs on the field at KCYW?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current service availability.

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