KEQA

VFR

EL DORADO/CAPT JACK THOMAS MEML

EL DORADO · KANSAS

Elev
1,379.3'
Longest RWY
4,204'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KEQA
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,379.3'
MSL · field 1,379.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 04
H/W +11 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KEQA

Current METAR

Observed 07:55Z

KEQA 280755Z AUTO 03011KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A2995 RMK AO2
Wind
030° @ 11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / 6°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,073 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
3 NM SE
VFR sectional
KANSAS CITY
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
ICT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LARRY ARNOLD
Address
220 E 1ST AVE, EL DORADO KS 67042

Flight service · Hours

FSS ICT
WICHITA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-1500

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
030° · 11 kt
RWY 04
038°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 04

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 04 · 038° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,379 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored38° / 218°4,204 ftASPHStandard L
15/33154° / 334°4,200 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
04PAPI 2-box left(3°)10', trees, 290' from thr, 175' R of cntrln, slope 9
22PAPI 2-box left(3°)
15PAPI 2-box left(3°)40', trees, 1160' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 24
33PAPI 2-box left(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.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 04
KEQA · 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
100LLAMOGAS
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
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
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

  • Avoid flight over the prison north of the airport.Show FAA
  • A courtesy car is available.Show FAA
  • Terminal access after hours is via CTAF.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Wichita Approach at 316-350-1520.Show FAA
  • The physical address is 1485 S.E. 30th.Show FAA
  • After hours, the phone number is posted at the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate the PAPI for runways 04 and 22, and 15 and 33; high intensity runway lighting is available on runways 04/22 and 15/33. Use the CTAF for activation.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100 low lead, jet A, and mogas are available 24 hours by self-service.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 04There are 15-foot trees located 60 to 200 feet distant, 215 feet to the left of runway 04.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The approach to each runway is maintained for a minimum 20 to 1 glide slope and the transitional surface is maintained for a 7 to 1 slope.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KEQA

Answer card
ICAO
KEQA
Name
EL DORADO/CAPT JACK THOMAS MEML
Location
EL DORADO, KANSAS
Elevation
1,379.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,379.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
04/22 · 4,204 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
030° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 04

KEQA is in El Dorado, Kansas. Field elevation is 1,379.3 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is runway 04/22 at 4,204 ft. This is a non-towered field, so plan to use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls and for PAPI activation. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.

The on-field FBO is El Dorado Airport. It carries 100LL, Jet A and mogas. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours. The airport remarks also note high intensity runway lighting on both runways. The PAPI can be activated on 04, 22, 15 and 33 using CTAF. There is a tree obstruction near the approach to runway 04. It sits left of the runway. Give that end a careful look on approach. The airport also advises pilots to avoid overflight of the prison north of the field.

Wichita Approach handles clearance delivery and approach control. That matters if you are filing IFR or need radar services. The field sits in Kansas terrain with no tower. Expect normal non-towered traffic discipline. Check the current Chart Supplement for any changes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KEQA?
Field elevation is 1,379.3 ft MSL. Use that number for your preflight performance planning and density altitude check.
What is the pattern altitude at KEQA?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedure says otherwise.
Does KEQA have a control tower?
No. KEQA is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.8 for position reports and runway coordination.
What runways are available at KEQA?
KEQA has two runways. Runway 04/22 is 4,204 ft. Runway 15/33 is 4,200 ft.
Is there an ILS at KEQA?
No ILS approaches are published for KEQA. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.
Which FBO is on the field at KEQA?
El Dorado Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and mogas. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours.
How do you activate the runway lights and PAPI at KEQA?
Use CTAF 122.8 to activate the PAPI for runways 04, 22, 15 and 33. High intensity runway lighting is available on both runways.
Are there any approach hazards or local cautions at KEQA?
Yes. There are 15-foot trees 60 to 200 ft from the approach to runway 04. The airport also says to avoid flight over the prison north of the airport.

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