KHLC

VFR

HILL CITY MUNI

HILL CITY · KANSAS

Elev
2,238.4'
Longest RWY
5,001'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KHLC
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,038.4'
MSL · field 2,238.4' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +11 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF KHLC

Current METAR

Observed 00:53Z

KHLC 280053Z AUTO 03012KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP133 T01440033
Wind
030° @ 12 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,643 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
1 NM NE
VFR sectional
WICHITA
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 3,038 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
HLC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CONNOR LARSON
Address
205 N. POMEROY ST., HILL CITY KS 67642

Flight service · Hours

FSS ICT
WICHITA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ON CALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
030° · 12 kt
RWY 36
356°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 356° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,038 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored176° / 356°5,001 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box left(3°)
36PAPI 4-box left(3°)11', road, 495' from thr, slope 26

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 18
KHLC · 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
100LLA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Other services
AGRI

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, if unable to contact on the flight service station frequency, contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.Show FAA
  • Agricultural aircraft operate in the vicinity of the airport during daylight hours.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runways 18 and 36 have runway end identifier lights and precision approach path indicators. Runway 18/36 has high intensity runway lights. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-service fuel is available for 100LL.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18There is a 4-foot berm located 0 to 199 feet from the runway end, 8 feet to the left.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The provided 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
  • 1There is a 24-hour attendant available at 785-421-5613.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAssistant power plant manager and airport manager.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KHLC

Answer card
ICAO
KHLC
Name
HILL CITY MUNI
Location
HILL CITY, KANSAS
Elevation
2,238.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,038.4 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
030° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

Hill City Muni sits in Hill City, Kansas. Field elevation is 2,238.4 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 5,001 ft long with a concrete surface. There is no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 3,038.4 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. The runway has high intensity lights, runway end identifier lights and PAPI on both ends. That helps at night or in marginal VMC. The published remarks also note a 4-foot berm near the departure end of runway 18, about 8 feet left of centerline. Plan for that on takeoff from 18.

The on-field FBO is Hill City Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Self-serve 100LL is available. A 24-hour attendant is listed at the airport phone number. Agricultural aircraft operate in the vicinity during daylight hours. Keep a sharp scan in the pattern and on climbout. For clearance delivery, if you cannot reach flight service, contact Denver ARTCC. This is a non-towered field with a single runway. Standard CTAF discipline matters.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KHLC?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That equals 3,038.4 ft MSL at Hill City Muni.
Does KHLC have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KHLC. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Is Hill City Muni towered?
No. KHLC is a non-towered airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for airport traffic calls.
What runway does KHLC use and how long is it?
KHLC has one runway, 18/36. It is 5,001 ft long and concrete.
Which FBO is on the field at KHLC?
Hill City Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO listed for KHLC. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Self-serve 100LL is available.
Are there any runway lighting features at KHLC?
Yes. Runway 18/36 has high intensity runway lights, runway end identifier lights and PAPI. That helps for night arrivals and stabilized approaches.
Is there anything to watch for on departure from runway 18 at KHLC?
Yes. The published remarks note a 4-foot berm near the runway 18 end, about 8 feet left of the runway. Brief that before takeoff and keep the centerline tight.
Are there ag aircraft operating near KHLC?
Yes. Agricultural aircraft operate in the vicinity during daylight hours. Expect extra traffic scanning in the pattern and near the field.

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