KYKN

VFR

CHAN GURNEY MUNI

YANKTON · SOUTH DAKOTA

Elev
1,305.9'
Longest RWY
6,094'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KYKN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,305.9'
MSL · field 1,305.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +9 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF KYKN

Current METAR

Observed 07:56Z

KYKN 280756Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP188 T00390022
Wind
290° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / 2°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
175 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
3 NM N
VFR sectional
OMAHA
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
YKN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MIKE ROINSTAD
Address
700 EAST 31ST STREET, YANKTON SD 57078

Flight service · Hours

FSS HON
HURON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
290° · 10 kt
RWY 31
317°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 317° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,306 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored137° / 317°6,094 ftCONCStandard L
02/2018° / 198°3,380 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13VASI 4-box left(3°)
31VASI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
02PAPI 2-box left(3°)7', pline, 385' from thr, 94' R of cntrln, slope 26
20PAPI 2-box left(3°)6', fence, 382' from thr, 11' R of cntrln, slope 30

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

ILS · 1

RWY 31
LS · CAT I
YKN
109.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 31
KYKN · 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,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.

General notes

  • Migratory waterfowl are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Seasonal mowing is performed at the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights is active for runway 31. Runway end identifier lights are installed on runway 13. Precision approach path indicators are available on runways 02 and 20. High intensity runway lights are installed on runways 13 and 31. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runways 02 and 20. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For service after 1700, call 605-661-9223.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KYKN

Answer card
ICAO
KYKN
Name
CHAN GURNEY MUNI
Location
YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
Elevation
1,305.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,305.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
13/31 · 6,094 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Chan Gurney Muni is in Yankton, South Dakota. The field elevation is 1,305.9 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 6,094 ft on runway 13/31. This is an uncontrolled airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

Runway 31 has the published ILS approach. The field also has approach lighting for 31. Runway 13 has runway end identifier lights. PAPI is available on runways 02 and 20. High intensity runway lights are on 13/31. Medium intensity runway lights are on 02/20. The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Chan Gurney Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A Prist. For service after 1700, call the airport at 605-661-9223. Seasonal mowing happens here. Migratory waterfowl are present on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure. Clearance delivery is handled through Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. If you are planning a night arrival or an instrument approach, brief the runway 31 lighting setup before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KYKN?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KYKN have an ILS approach?
Yes. The airport has 1 ILS approach. It is for runway 31.
Which runway is the longest at Chan Gurney Muni?
Runway 13/31 is the longest runway. It is 6,094 ft long and has a concrete surface.
Is KYKN towered or uncontrolled?
KYKN is not towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic and runway coordination.
What fuel is available on the field at KYKN?
The on-field FBO is Chan Gurney Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A Prist.
What should I know about night operations at KYKN?
Runway 31 has medium intensity approach lighting with runway alignment indicator lights. Runway 13 has runway end identifier lights. Runways 13/31 also have high intensity runway lights.
Are there any operational cautions at KYKN?
Seasonal mowing is performed at the airport. Migratory waterfowl are present on and near the field. Plan for bird activity on arrival and departure.
Who do I call for after-hours service at KYKN?
For service after 1700, call 605-661-9223. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.

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