KTKO

MVFR

MANKATO

MANKATO · KANSAS

Elev
1,859'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:55Z
VFR sectional · KTKO
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Before you fly into KTKO
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,859'
MSL · field 1,859' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KTKO

KTKO does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCNK (BLOSSER MUNI) · 30.4 NM away. Conditions at KTKO may differ.

METAR · KCNK

Observed 05:55Z

KCNK 280555Z AUTO 01011KT 10SM OVC028 08/03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP167 T00780033 10144 20078 401670078 51009
Wind
010° @ 11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 3°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,329 ft
Ceiling
2,800 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
1 NM NW
VFR sectional
WICHITA
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
ICT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PHIL WALTON
Address
BOX 323, MANKATO KS 66956

Flight service · Hours

FSS ICT
WICHITA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • INTMNT

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
010° · 11 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
KTKO · CHART_SUPP
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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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

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

  • There is a lighted and marked tower 2 miles northeast of the airport at 300 feet above ground level; also a marked and lighted tower approximately 1.5 miles southeast of the airport at over 300 feet above ground level.Show FAA
  • There is no line of sight between runway ends.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 35There is a 4 foot fence, 6 foot trees, and 5 foot wood posts near runway 35.Show FAA
  • 17There is a 4 foot fence located 0 to 100 feet from the runway and 75 feet left or right.Show FAA
  • 09Approach ends of runways 09 and 27 are marked with painted tires.Show FAA
  • 09Several trees underlie the approach to runway 09.Show FAA
  • 17Painted tires delineate the 4 foot fence on the approach end of runway 17.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided runway approaches are maintained for a minimum 20 to 1 glide slope and transitional surface maintained for a 7 to 1 slope.Show FAA
  • 09/27The intersection of runways 09/27 and 17/35 has a slight change in elevation that may cause a rough crossing.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KTKO

Answer card
ICAO
KTKO
Name
MANKATO
Location
MANKATO, KANSAS
Elevation
1,859 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,859 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
010° at 11 kt
Favored runway now

Mankato Airport (KTKO) is in Mankato, Kansas. The field elevation is 1,859 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts provided, so verify the current airport layout before you plan an arrival. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. With no published runway data here, a first-time pilot should treat this as a verify-before-you-go stop. The published remarks call out several obstructions near the runway environment. Painted tires mark the approach ends of runways 09 and 27. A 4 foot fence is near the approach end of runway 17. There are also trees and posts near runway 35. Two lighted towers sit nearby. One is about 2 miles northeast. One is about 1.5 miles southeast. The remarks also note no line of sight between runway ends. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest runway status, surface notes and any operational limits before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KTKO?
KTKO sits at 1,859 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff roll, climb performance and density altitude planning.
Is there a tower at Mankato Airport?
No tower is listed for KTKO. Use CTAF 122.9. Verify current traffic procedures before arrival.
Does KTKO have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KTKO. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at KTKO?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which runway is the longest at KTKO?
No runways are listed in the facts provided. The longest runway is unknown here. Verify the current airport data before you plan an arrival.
What obstacles should I watch for at KTKO?
The remarks note painted tires at the approach ends of runways 09 and 27. They also note a 4 foot fence near runway 17, plus trees and wood posts near runway 35.
Are there any nearby towers or terrain concerns at KTKO?
Yes. The remarks mention a lighted and marked tower about 2 miles northeast of the airport at 300 feet AGL. They also mention another lighted tower about 1.5 miles southeast at over 300 feet AGL.
Is there an on-field FBO at KTKO?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current FBO availability.

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