KLWC

MVFR

LAWRENCE RGNL

LAWRENCE · KANSAS

Elev
833.2'
Longest RWY
5,701'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR13:52Z
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Before you fly into KLWC
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,833.2'
MSL · field 833.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 01
H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KLWC

Current METAR

Observed 13:52Z

KLWC 281352Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM OVC020 09/06 A3009 RMK AO1 SLP191 T00940061
Wind
010° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.09 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
102 ft
Ceiling
2,000 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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 N
VFR sectional
KANSAS CITY
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
LWC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SCOTT WAGNER
Address
LAWRENCE KS CITY HALL, 6 EAST 6TH STREET, LAWRENCE KS 66044

Flight service · Hours

FSS ICT
WICHITA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-2000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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010° · 4 kt
RWY 01
015°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 01

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 01 · 015° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,833 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33149° / 329°5,701 ftASPHStandard L
01/19Favored15° / 195°3,901 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
15PAPI 4-box left(3°)
33PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR49', trees, 2462' from thr, 531' R of cntrln, slope 46
01PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)
19PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)

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.

© Esri

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 33
LS · CAT I
JZM
108.9
ILS OR LOC RWY 33
KLWC · 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)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,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.

Lighting notes

  • The medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights is active on runway 33. Runway end identifier lights are on runways 01, 15, and 19. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 01, 19, 15, and 33. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 01/19 and 15/33. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLAfter hours fuel service is available by contacting 785-865-6500.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERAfter hours, contact the airport manager at 785-813-5765.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KLWC

Answer card
ICAO
KLWC
Name
LAWRENCE RGNL
Location
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
Elevation
833.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,833.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
15/33 · 5,701 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
010° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 01

Lawrence Rgnl sits in Lawrence, Kansas. The field elevation is 833.2 ft MSL. It has 2 runways. The longest is 15/33 at 5,701 ft. There is no control tower, so use CTAF 123.0 for local traffic and monitor the pattern closely. The traffic pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

One ILS approach is published for runway 33. That matters if the weather comes down or if you are planning an instrument arrival. The airport has runway lighting on both runways. Runway 33 also has medium intensity approach lighting with runway alignment indicator lights. Runway end identifier lights are on 01, 15 and 19. Precision approach path indicators are on 01, 19, 15 and 33.

Hetrick Air Services is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. After hours fuel service is available by calling the number in the Chart Supplement. After hours, contact the airport manager if you need help on the field. For a first trip, pay attention to the untowered traffic flow and the published lighting setup. If you need current noise, curfew, or local operating details, check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KLWC?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KLWC towered?
No. KLWC has no control tower, so pilots use CTAF 123.0 for self-announce traffic calls.
What ILS approach is available at Lawrence Rgnl?
KLWC has 1 ILS approach. It is for runway 33. Plan for that runway end if you need an instrument arrival.
Which runway is the longest at KLWC?
Runway 15/33 is the longest runway at 5,701 ft. The other runway is 01/19 at 3,901 ft.
What fuel is available on the field at KLWC?
Hetrick Air Services is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
Does KLWC have lighting for night operations?
Yes. Both runways have medium intensity runway lights. Runway 33 also has medium intensity approach lighting with runway alignment indicator lights.
What are the CTAF and UNICOM frequencies at KLWC?
CTAF is 123.0. UNICOM is also 123.0.
Is after-hours fuel available at KLWC?
Yes. Published remarks say after-hours 100LL fuel service is available by calling 785-865-6500. For other after-hours needs, contact the airport manager at 785-813-5765.

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