08KS
Alderson Airport
Bennington, KansasElevation 1,250 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
17/35
RWY 17179°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 35359°T
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Alderson Airport is in Bennington, Kansas. Field elevation 1,250 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerLARRY ALDERSON
Manager phone785-766-6893
AttendedDaily, 0700–1900
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA08KS
SectionalWICHITA
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)WICHITA
RegionKansas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.0347, -97.5800
Distance from city1 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR LIRL RWY 17/35 CALL 785-766-6893.
›ADEQUATE TRAFFIC PATTERNS CANNOT BE ESTABLISHED BETWEEN ALDERSON AND BERKLEY AIRPORTS.
›FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 08KS have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 08KS. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 08KS have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 08KS. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 08KS?
08KS sits at 1,250 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 08KS?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.