KSET

VFR

ST CHARLES COUNTY RGNL/SMARTT FLD

ST CHARLES · MISSOURI

Elev
436.7'
Longest RWY
3,800'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:54Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSET
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,436.7'
MSL · field 436.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +9 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF KSET

Current METAR

Observed 04:54Z

KSET 280454Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP087 T01830150 $
Wind
310° @ 11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.80 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,050 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
9 NM NE
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
SET (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DENNIS WISS
Address
6390 GRAFTON FERRY RD, PORTAGE DES SIOUX MO 63373

Flight service · Hours

FSS STL
SAINT LOUIS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • NOV-MAR · 0730-1630
  • APR-OCT · 0730-1630 DUSK

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
310° · 11 kt
RWY 27
270°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 270° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,437 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36180° / 0°3,800 ftASPHStandard L
09/27Favored90° / 270°2,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box left(3°)
36VASI 4-box left

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
KSET · 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
AGRI,CHTR,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

  • Airport conditions are not reported Monday through Friday from 1630 local time to 0800 local time daily, and from Friday 1630 local time through Monday 0800 local time.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact St Louis Approach at 314-890-1017.Show FAA
  • Heavy student training occurs at this airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are active on runways 18/36 and 09/27 and runway end identifier lights are on runway 18. The precision approach path indicator on runway 18 operates on the common traffic advisory frequency from dusk to dawn only.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36Runway 36 visual approach slope indicator is out of service indefinitely.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSET

Answer card
ICAO
KSET
Name
ST CHARLES COUNTY RGNL/SMARTT FLD
Location
ST CHARLES, MISSOURI
Elevation
436.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,436.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,800 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

St Charles County Rgnl/Smartt Fld is in St Charles, Missouri. Field elevation is 436.7 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 3,800 ft on 18/36. It is an untowered field. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. Heavy student training occurs at the airport, so expect a busy pattern and extra radio work. Runway lights are medium intensity on both runways. Runway 18 also has runway end identifier lights. The PAPI on runway 18 works on CTAF from dusk to dawn. Runway 36’s visual approach slope indicator is out of service indefinitely, so plan that side with extra care.

On the field, St. Charles Flying Service carries 100LL. Commemorative Air Force, Missouri Wing also carries 100LL. For clearance delivery, St Louis Approach can be reached at 314-890-1017. Airport conditions are not reported from Monday through Friday 1630 local time to 0800 local time daily. They are also not reported from Friday 1630 local time through Monday 0800 local time. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field. Use the current Chart Supplement or call the airport operator if you need current operational details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSET?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KSET towered or untowered?
KSET is untowered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.
Does KSET have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published at KSET. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach setup before you go.
What is the longest runway at KSET?
The longest runway is 18/36 at 3,800 ft asphalt. Runway 09/27 is 2,000 ft asphalt.
Which FBOs are on the field at KSET?
St. Charles Flying Service is on the field and carries 100LL. Commemorative Air Force, Missouri Wing is also on the field and carries 100LL.
Are there any night lighting details I should know at KSET?
Medium intensity runway lights are active on both runways. Runway 18 has runway end identifier lights. The PAPI on runway 18 operates on CTAF from dusk to dawn.
Is there a curfew or noise restriction at KSET?
Check the current Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field. Airport conditions are also not reported during the listed overnight and weekend periods.
What should a first-time pilot expect at KSET?
Expect heavy student training and a busy pattern. Runway 36’s visual approach slope indicator is out of service indefinitely, so brief that approach carefully and verify current field status before arrival.

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