71K
Westport Airport
Wichita, KansasElevation 1,290 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
17/35
RWY 17
Displaced threshold400 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 35
Traffic patternRight
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Westport Airport is in Wichita, Kansas. Field elevation 1,290 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerEARL V. LONG
Manager phone316-943-5510
AttendedDaily, DALGT
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA71K
SectionalWICHITA
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)WICHITA
RegionKansas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.6475, -97.3845
Distance from city3 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.900
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ALSO 46 FT UNMKD POLE, 400 FT DSTC, 0 B 4:1.
›PRVDD RT TFC PAT IS ESTABD FOR RWY & APCHS OF 20:1 & TRSNL SFC OF 7:1 ARE MAINT.
›7 FT FENCE 50 FT FROM THR; BOTH SIDES OF CNTRLN.
›15 FT RD, 28 FT DSTC, 125 FT L/R/ 25 FT POLE LINE, 83 FT DSTC, 125 FT L/R.
›RWY 17/35 GRASS ENCROACHING ON RWY SIDES NUMEROUS SURFACE CRACKS.
›FOR CD CTC WICHITA APCH AT 316-350-1520.
›DEPS CTC WICHITA ATCT ON THE GROUND ON FREQ 125.7 FOR DEP INSTRUCTIONS. IF UNABLE - CONTACT ATCT ON FREQ 118.2 UPON DEP & REMAIN EAST OF THE FIELD UNTIL COMMUNICATIONS ARE ESTABLISHED.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 71K have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 71K. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 71K have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 71K. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 71K?
71K sits at 1,290 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 71K?
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.