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15KS

Sickler Airstrip

Emporia, KansasElevation 1,200 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,300 ft

18/36
Dimensions
2,300 x 50 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 18
RWY 36

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Sickler Airstrip is in Emporia, Kansas. Field elevation 1,200 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerFRED SICKLER
Manager phone620-340-0252
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA15KS
SectionalKANSAS CITY
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)WICHITA
RegionKansas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.4306, -96.0883
Distance from city4 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
›PROVIDED THE APPROACH TO EACH RWY IS MAINTAINED FOR A MINIMUM 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE AND THE TRANSITIONAL SURFACE BE MAINTAINED FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
›(ARPT STATUS) ARPT CLSD INDEFLY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗15KS on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 15KS have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 15KS. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 15KS have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 15KS. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 15KS?
15KS sits at 1,200 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 15KS?
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.