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1KS1 Weather Cochran Airport

Richmond, KansasElevation 1,005 ftSmall airport
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE
Nearest report: KIXD · 27 NM NE · 4 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
No on-field report, so no field flight category. Conditions at the field may differ.
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE · KIXD
WIND
110@4
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

No aviation METAR is published for this airport. The nearest National Weather Service station reports wind calm, visibility 0.3 SM, temperature 8C. This observation is older than usual, so treat it with extra caution. Treat this as supplemental, not an aviation observation. Forecast suggests tonight mostly cloudy, low near 55F, 0% chance of precipitation. Key risks: thunderstorms in the forecast.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Thunderstorms in the forecastWeather.gov
Saturday: Rain Showers Likely. Watch for developing convection and plan alternates.
DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
Tonight Mostly Cloudy 55 S 4 kt – 0%
Monday Mostly Sunny 77/56 S 9 kt – 6%
Tuesday Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers 73/56 S 9 kt – 20%
Wednesday Sunny 79/60 S 13 kt 22 kt 14%
Thursday Mostly Sunny 81/60 S 13 kt 17 kt 16%
Friday Chance Rain Showers 76/57 S 9 kt – 47%
Saturday Rain Showers Likely 72/57 S 9 kt – 56% Thunderstorms in the forecast
Sunday Partly Sunny 74 W 4 kt – 7%

Source: National Weather Service (office TOP). Forecast issued 0256Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for 1KS1. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,000 ft

17/35
Dimensions
2,000 x 80 ft
Surface
Turf
Edge lights
LOW
RWY 17
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 35
Traffic patternLeft

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

FIELD CONDITIONS

Field elevation

Field elevation
1,005 ft MSL

Density and pressure altitude need a current temperature and altimeter from the METAR.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
2329Z 6:29 PM
Sunrise
1240Z 7:40 AM
Loggable night
2356Z (6:56 PM local) → 1213Z (7:13 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2329Z (6:29 PM local) → 1240Z (7:40 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0029Z (7:29 PM local) → 1140Z (6:40 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Cochran Airport is in Richmond, Kansas. Field elevation 1,005 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDAVID J. COCHRAN
Manager phone(785) 418-6400
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA1KS1
SectionalKANSAS CITY
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)WICHITA
RegionKansas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.4589, -95.2265
Distance from city3 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

1KS1 has no on-field report. Nearest reporting station: KIXD (27 NM NE, VFR).

KIXD New Century AirCenter Airport
27 NM NE
VFR
KOJC Johnson County Executive Airport
33 NM NE
VFR
KLWC Lawrence Municipal Airport
33 NM N
VFR
KFOE Topeka Regional Airport
36 NM NW
VFR
KTOP Philip Billard Municipal Airport
41 NM NW
VFR
KFSK Fort Scott Municipal Airport
45 NM SE
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR LIRL RWY 17/35 CALL 785-418-6400.
›WEST SIDE OF RY ONLY.
›FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
›PRVDD APCHS ARE CLEARED FOR A 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE.
›FOR ROTG BCN CALL 785-418-6400.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗1KS1 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 1KS1 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 1KS1. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 1KS1 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 1KS1. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 1KS1?
1KS1 sits at 1,005 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 1KS1?
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.