KEMP

VFR

EMPORIA MUNI

EMPORIA · KANSAS

Elev
1,207.7'
Longest RWY
5,005'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:53Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KEMP EMPORIA MUNI showing runway layout — runways 01/19, 06/24
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KEMP
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,207.7'
MSL · field 1,207.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +5 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KEMP

Current METAR

Observed 16:53Z

KEMP 121653Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP172 T02670122
Wind
180° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 12°C
Altimeter
30.06 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,764 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
4 NM S
VFR sectional
KANSAS CITY
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
EMP (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEN ADAMS
Address
1005 COUNTY RD 120, EMPORIA KS 66801

Flight service · Hours

FSS ICT
WICHITA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0730-1730

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 5 kt
RWY 19
187°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 19

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 187° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,208 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored7° / 187°5,005 ftASPH-CONCStandard L
06/2460° / 240°3,881 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
01PAPI 4-box left(3°)
19PAPI 4-box left(3°)35', trees, 856' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 18

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KEMP EMPORIA MUNI in EMPORIA, KANSAS, showing runways 01/19, 06/24 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 01
KEMP · 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
100LLA1+MOGAS
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AVNCS,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • ULTRALIGHT ACTVTY ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
  • RCO AVBL 127.725 KANSAS CITY CTR.
  • RWY 6/24 ENDS AND EDGES MARKED WITH ORANGE AND WHITE PANELS.

Lighting notes

  • SS-SR.
  • ACTVT PAPI & REIL RY 01/19 - CTAF. ACTVT MIRL RY 01/19 AFT 1800 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100 LL & MOGAS 24 HR SELF-SERVE..
  • A1+JET A FULL SERVE. AFTR HRS ON REQ.

Runway surface & condition

  • 01/19NO LINE OF SIGHT BETWEEN RWY ENDS.

Other notes

  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
  • OWNERCITY MGR, TREY COCKING.
  • 06/24SOFT WHEN WET.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KEMP

Answer card
ICAO
KEMP
Name
EMPORIA MUNI
Location
EMPORIA, KANSAS
Elevation
1,207.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,207.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
01/19 · 5,005 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

Emporia Muni sits in Emporia, Kansas. Field elevation is 1,207.7 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 01/19 at 5,005 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Emporia Aviation Center is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL, Jet A and MOGAS. 100LL and motor gasoline are available 24 hours self-serve. Jet A is full service. After hours service is available on request.

Runway 01/19 has PAPI and REILs controlled by CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights for 01/19 come on after 1800 by CTAF. Runway 6/24 is turf. It is soft when wet. Its ends and edges are marked with orange and white panels. There is no line of sight between the ends of runway 01 and runway 19. Ultralight activity is on and near the airport. If you are new to the field, plan your taxi and runway selection with that in mind. The airport also has a remote communications outlet on 127.725 with Kansas City Center.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KEMP?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Field elevation is 1,207.7 ft MSL.
Does KEMP have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for Emporia Muni. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which runway is the longest at KEMP?
Runway 01/19 is the longest runway. It is 5,005 ft long with asphalt-concrete surface.
Is KEMP towered or non-towered?
KEMP is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What fuel is available at Emporia Aviation Center?
Emporia Aviation Center carries AVGAS 100LL, Jet A and MOGAS. 100LL and motor gasoline are available 24 hours self-serve. Jet A is full service.
What are the runway lighting details at KEMP?
Runway 01/19 has PAPI and REILs controlled by CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights for 01/19 are activated after 1800 by CTAF. The beacon operates from sunset to sunrise.
Is runway 6/24 usable after rain?
Runway 6/24 is turf. The published remarks say it is soft when wet. Plan accordingly. Check current field conditions with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone.
Is there any special traffic concern at KEMP?
Ultralight activity is on and in the vicinity of the airport. Runway 01 and runway 19 do not have line of sight between the ends. Use extra care on the CTAF and during taxi.

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