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55KS

Ringneck Ranch Airport

Tipton, KansasElevation 1,586 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway

18/36
Dimensions
2,600 x 50 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
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

Ringneck Ranch Airport is in Tipton, Kansas. Field elevation 1,586 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerKEITH HOUGHTON
Manager phone785-373-4835
AttendedDaily, ON CALL
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA55KS
SectionalWICHITA
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)WICHITA
RegionKansas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.3004, -98.4583
Distance from city2 NM SSE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
›18/36 MKD BY STD SPACED REFLECTORS ON 24 INCH MKR.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗55KS on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 55KS have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 55KS. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 55KS have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 55KS. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 55KS?
55KS sits at 1,586 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 55KS?
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.