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3KS8

Reed-Wilsonton Airport

Altamont, KansasElevation 920 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,300 ft

04/22
Dimensions
2,300 x 65 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 04
RWY 22

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Reed-Wilsonton Airport is in Altamont, Kansas. Field elevation 920 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMICHAEL D REED
Manager phone316-421-0491
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA3KS8
SectionalKANSAS CITY
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)WICHITA
RegionKansas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.2565, -95.3336
Distance from city5 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD APCHS HAVE 20:1 SLOPE & TRANSITIONAL SFCS MAINTAINED AT A 7:1 SLOPE.
›FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗3KS8 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 3KS8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 3KS8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 3KS8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 3KS8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 3KS8?
3KS8 sits at 920 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 3KS8?
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.