KFLV

MVFR

SHERMAN AAF

FORT LEAVENWORTH · KANSAS

Elev
771'
Longest RWY
5,318'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KFLV
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,469'
MSL · field 771' + 698 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 34
H/W +12 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KFLV

KFLV does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMCI (KANSAS CITY INTL) · 10.2 NM away. Conditions at KFLV may differ.

METAR · KMCI

Observed 05:53Z

KMCI 280553Z 33012G22KT 10SM OVC023 11/06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP140 T01060061 10167 20106 402330106 51019
Wind
330° @ 12G22 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 6°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
426 ft
Ceiling
2,300 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
3 NM N
VFR sectional
KANSAS CITY
Pattern altitude
698 ft AGL · 1,469 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
ICT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
AIRFIELD OPS
Address
1000 CHIEF JOSEPH LOOP, FT. LEAVENWORTH KS 66027-1254

Flight service · Hours

FSS ICT
WICHITA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • M-F · 0730-1630 (MIL)
  • 0900-1800 (GA)

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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330° · 12 kt
RWY 34
335°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 34

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34 · 335° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,469 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored155° / 335°5,318 ftASPH-CONC34 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
165,518'5,518'5,518'5,318'PAPI 4-box left(3°)19', berm, 780' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 30
345,518'5,518'5,913'5,518'PAPI 4-box left(3°)7', road, 273' from thr, 256' R of cntrln, slope 10

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 16
KFLV · 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
100LLAA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
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
Split White / Green (military)(SWG)
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

  • General aviation ramp is attended from 1500 to 0000 Zulu and beyond. Call 913-651-0111. Fuel is available from 1500 to 0200 Zulu and after hours by request. This is a joint use airfield. The fixed base operator is attended Monday through Friday from 1500 to 0000 Zulu and beyond.Show FAA
  • Base operations are from 0730 to 1630 local Monday through Friday except holidays. Outside these hours code 4 and above require prior permission. Airfield conditions are unmonitored and unreported outside of posted operating hours. There is no transient alert, lavatory service, or de-ice capability. All aircraft with code 4 VIP or above must contact Sherman base operations on frequency 126.2 at least 20 minutes prior to landing.Show FAA
  • Civilian aircraft on non-government business use the City of Leavenworth ramp C913-651-0111 on the south end of the field. Operations are from 0900 to 1800 local time.Show FAA
  • Numerous migratory birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport from October through April.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
  • Potential bird hazard on and near the runway during early morning and evening.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Kansas City Approach at 816-329-2710.Show FAA
  • Restricted: No hazardous cargo pad.Show FAA
  • The military ramp requires prior permission to operate 24 hours. Call DSN 552-6041 or C913-684-6041.Show FAA
  • Use runway 16 when winds are calm.Show FAA
  • There is a 19 foot lighted levee 780 feet from approach end of runway 16. This is an obstruction consisting of a private road on top of a 9 foot levee.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The precision approach path indicator is activated for runways 16 and 34. High intensity runway lights are installed on runway 16/34. Taxiway lights are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLMilitary fuel Jet A only is available from 1330 to 2230 Zulu. Twenty-four hour prior permission required. Service outside these times for code 4 and above.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The general aviation ramp is associated with the City of Leavenworth.Show FAA
  • This is a U.S. Army airfield with a civilian ramp leased to the city.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude is 698 feet above ground level for rotary wing aircraft and 1028 feet above ground level for turbine fixed wing aircraft.Show FAA
  • General aviation open hangars are not securable.Show FAA
  • 1Limited service outside of and federal holidays. Military ramp restricted 24 hours prior permission required. Call DSN 552-6041/39/41 or commercial 913-684-6041/39/41.Show FAA
  • MANAGERCity airport and fixed base operator manager is Dean Ayers.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAlternate phone is 913-684-6039. Fax is 913-684-6040. For general aviation contact the City of Leavenworth Airport office at 913-651-0111. Fax is 913-682-1592.Show FAA
  • OWNERFax number is 913-684-6043.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KFLV

Answer card
ICAO
KFLV
Name
SHERMAN AAF
Location
FORT LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS
Elevation
771 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,469 ft MSL (698 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 5,318 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
330° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34

Sherman AAF sits at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Field elevation is 771 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 16/34, which is 5,318 ft long. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is 698 ft AGL, which is 1,469 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. The field uses CTAF 126.2. Kansas City Approach handles approach and departure on 124.7 and 284.7. The runway has high intensity lighting. The PAPI is available for runways 16 and 34. Taxiway lights are controlled on the CTAF.

Leavenworth Aviation Services is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call ahead at (913) 651-0111 for current service status. Published remarks also say the ramp is attended during posted hours and fuel is available after hours by request. This is a joint use airfield. Base operations are limited to posted weekday hours. Outside those hours, higher-code aircraft need prior permission. Airfield conditions are not monitored or reported outside posted operating hours.

First-time pilots should plan for bird activity. Migratory birds are reported from October through April. Wildlife is also present near the runway. That matters here, especially in the early morning and evening. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go for any operating restrictions or permission requirements.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KFLV Sherman AAF?
Pattern altitude is 698 ft AGL. That equals 1,469 ft MSL.
Does Sherman AAF have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KFLV. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
What runway is available at KFLV and how long is it?
Sherman AAF has one runway. It is runway 16/34 and it is 5,318 ft long.
Is KFLV towered?
No control tower is listed for Sherman AAF. Use CTAF 126.2 and coordinate with Kansas City Approach on 124.7 or 284.7 as needed.
Which FBO is on the field at Sherman AAF?
Leavenworth Aviation Services is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (913) 651-0111 for current availability.
Are there bird or wildlife hazards at KFLV?
Yes. Published remarks call out migratory birds from October through April. Wildlife is also present on and near the runway, with extra caution needed in the early morning and evening.
Can civilian aircraft use the ramp at Sherman AAF?
Yes. The published remarks say civilian aircraft on non-government business use the City of Leavenworth ramp on the south end of the field. Check current access rules with the airport operator before arrival.
What should I know about operating hours at KFLV?
Base operations are listed from 0730 to 1630 local Monday through Friday except holidays. Outside those hours, code 4 and above need prior permission. Airfield conditions are unmonitored and unreported outside posted operating hours.

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