KULS

VFR

ULYSSES

ULYSSES · KANSAS

Elev
3,071'
Longest RWY
6,000'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KULS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,071'
MSL · field 3,071' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +5 · X/W 8 kt R

METAR & TAF KULS

Current METAR

Observed 01:55Z

KULS 280155Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A2988 RMK AO2
Wind
060° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 5°C
Altimeter
29.88 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
3,858 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 N
VFR sectional
WICHITA
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
ICT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STEVE RICE
Address
PO BOX 412, ULYSSES KS 67880

Flight service · Hours

FSS ICT
WICHITA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-SAT · 0800-1800

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
060° · 9 kt
RWY 35
354°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 354° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,071 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored174° / 354°6,000 ftCONCStandard L
12/30124° / 304°4,600 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 4-box left(3°)40', pline, 1400' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 30
35PAPI 4-box left(3°)
12PAPI 2-box left(3°)16', road, 700' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 30
30PAPI 2-box left(3°)50', ant, 925' from thr, 315' R of cntrln, slope 14

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 12
KULS · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,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
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

  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the flight service station frequency, contact Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Center at 913-254-8508.Show FAA
  • A public phone is available 24 hours at 620-356-9306.Show FAA
  • Glider and ultralight activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 17 and 35. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 12, 17, 30, and 35. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runways 12/30 and 17/35. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 12There is a 50-foot building located 1,420 feet from the threshold of runway 12, 310 feet to the right, with a 24 to 1 slope.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KULS

Answer card
ICAO
KULS
Name
ULYSSES
Location
ULYSSES, KANSAS
Elevation
3,071 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,071 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
17/35 · 6,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
060° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Ulysses Airport sits in Ulysses, Kansas. Field elevation is 3,071 ft MSL. The airport has two concrete runways. The longest is runway 17/35 at 6,000 ft. Runway 12/30 is 4,600 ft. There is no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8. The pattern altitude is not published, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. That matters if you are planning an IFR arrival in lower weather. The runway lighting setup is good to know before a night arrival. Runway end identifier lights are active on 17 and 35. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on both runways. PAPI is installed on 12, 17, 30 and 35. Glider and ultralight activity also occurs on and near the airport. Keep your scan active in the pattern and on climbout.

North Star Aviation is on the field. It carries Jet A. For clearance delivery, if you cannot reach flight service on the usual frequency, Kansas City Center is listed in the remarks. There is also a public phone available 24 hours. One published obstruction note calls out a 50-foot building near the departure end of runway 12. Give that runway a careful look during planning and departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KULS?
KULS sits at 3,071 ft MSL. That elevation matters for takeoff roll, climb performance and density altitude planning.
What is the pattern altitude at Ulysses Airport?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KULS have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KULS. If you need an IFR arrival plan, check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data.
Which runway is longest at KULS?
Runway 17/35 is the longest runway at 6,000 ft. It is concrete. Plan around it for heavier performance needs.
Is Ulysses Airport towered?
No. KULS is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic calls. Watch for local traffic in the pattern.
Which FBO is on the field at KULS?
North Star Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries Jet A. Call them directly at (620) 356-4528 for current services before arrival.
Are there any lighting features I should know about for night ops at KULS?
Yes. Runway end identifier lights are active on 17 and 35. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on both runways. PAPI is installed on 12, 17, 30 and 35.
Is there any special traffic or obstruction concern at KULS?
Glider and ultralight activity occurs on and near the airport. There is also a published 50-foot building near runway 12. Brief that runway carefully before departure.

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