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5KS8

Jack Poore Airport

McDonald, KansasElevation 3,330 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,600 ft

N/S
Dimensions
2,600 x 75 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY N
RWY S

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Jack Poore Airport is in McDonald, Kansas. Field elevation 3,330 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCHARLES POORE
Manager phone785-538-2333
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA5KS8
SectionalWICHITA
Center (ARTCC)DENVER
Flight service (AFSS)WICHITA
RegionKansas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.8182, -101.3493
Distance from city3 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗5KS8 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 5KS8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 5KS8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 5KS8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 5KS8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 5KS8?
5KS8 sits at 3,330 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 5KS8?
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.