KFSK Fort Scott Muni Airport Guide

Before you fly into KFSK

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,918'

MSL · field 918' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 36

H/W +2 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KFSK

Current METAR

Observed 11:35Z

KFSK 281135Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A3002 RMK AO2 T00820075

Wind: 310° @ 3 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 8°C / 7°C
Altimeter: 30.02 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 174 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KFSK does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KCNU (CHANUTE MARTIN JOHNSON) · 35.0 NM away. Conditions at KFSK may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 12:00Z–29 12:00Z

TAF KCNU 281135Z 2812/2912 02006KT P6SM BKN100 FM281400 05010KT P6SM BKN025 FM290300 01010KT P6SM OVC050

BASEVFR

28 12:00Z–28 14:00Z

Wind: 020° at 6 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 10,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 4 NM SW
VFR sectional: KANSAS CITY
ARTCC: ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility: ICT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: SETH SIMPSON
Phone: 620-223-5490
Address: 1869 INDIAN RD., P.O. BOX 151, FORT SCOTT KS 66701

Flight service · Hours

FSS ICT: WICHITA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-SAT · 0800-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

310° · 3 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 36

356°M

Head/Tail

+2 kt

Crosswind

2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	176° / 356°	4,403 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
18	—	—	—	—	VASI 4-box left(3°)	—	20', trees, 250' from thr, 215' R of cntrln, slope 2
36	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	55', tree, 1403' from thr, 220' R of cntrln, slope 21

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.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

KFSK · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

KFSK · IAP

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: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available
Other services: INSTR

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

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.50

K88·Allen County Airport·29.6 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.15

KOWI·Ottawa Municipal Airport·50 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Fort Scott Municipal Airport 122.800(620) 223-5490 WebsiteAvfuel19d ago	$5.40	—

Fort Scott Municipal Airport
122.800(620) 223-5490
100LL
$5.40
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.50atK88Allen County Airport29.6 nmsave $0.90
Jet A$5.15atKOWIOttawa Municipal Airport50 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

There is a deer fence around the airport perimeter.Show FAA
The ground drops rapidly 250 feet from runway 18 end.Show FAA
For clearance delivery contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508.Show FAA

Lighting notes

The airport has medium intensity runway lights on runway 18/36. Visual approach slope indicator lights are on runway 18. Precision approach path indicator lights are on runway 36. Runway end identifier lights are on runways 18 and 36. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
The approach to runway 17 is maintained for a minimum 34 to 1 glide slope and runway 36 for a minimum 20 to 1 glide slope. 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 · KFSK

Answer card

ICAO: KFSK
Name: FORT SCOTT MUNI
Location: FORT SCOTT, KANSAS
Elevation: 918 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,918 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 18/36 · 4,403 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 4°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 310° at 3 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 36

Fort Scott Muni sits in Fort Scott, Kansas. Field elevation is 918 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 18/36, which is 4,403 ft long and asphalt. This is a non-towered field. Use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. The field has medium intensity runway lights on 18/36. Runway 18 has VASI. Runway 36 has PAPI. REILs are on both runway ends. The airport also has a deer fence around the perimeter. The ground drops rapidly about 250 ft from the runway 18 end, so plan your departure and arrival with that in mind.

Fort Scott Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly at (620) 223-5490 for current services. For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508. Pilots should also note the published surface and approach slope remarks. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying in if you need the latest operational details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KFSK?

KFSK has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 4,403 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.

Does Fort Scott Muni have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for KFSK. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at KFSK?

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.

Is KFSK towered or non-towered?

KFSK is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announced traffic and UNICOM is also 122.8.

Which fuel types are available on the field at KFSK?

Fort Scott Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call (620) 223-5490 for current service details.

What runway lighting is available at Fort Scott Muni?

The airport has medium intensity runway lights on 18/36. Runway 18 has VASI. Runway 36 has PAPI. REILs are on both runway ends.

Are there terrain or obstacle concerns at KFSK?

Yes. The ground drops rapidly about 250 ft from the runway 18 end. The published remarks also note a deer fence around the airport perimeter.

Who do I call for clearance delivery at KFSK?

For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508. For airport-specific operational details, call the airport operator or the FBO directly.

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