72K
Westport Auxiliary Airport
Wichita, KansasElevation 1,270 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
17/35
RWY 17181°T
RWY 351°T
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Westport Auxiliary Airport is in Wichita, Kansas. Field elevation 1,270 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerEARL LONG
Manager phone316-943-5510
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA72K
SectionalWICHITA
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)WICHITA
RegionKansas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.6042, -97.3589
Distance from city5 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
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
›ROAD CROSSES N END RWY 17/35. 775 FT FM AER 17 LARGE RIDGE AT CROSSING.
›CROPS BOTH SIDES RWY 17/35
›IF CONDS FAVORABLE BALLON TFC IN AREA.
›EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
›EDGE DROP OFF ALONG EAST EDGE RWY 17/35
›FOR CD CTC WICHITA APCH AT 316-350-1520.
›ROUGH & BUMPY. 10 FT DIRT RD CROSSES RWY 780 FT FM N END.
›60 FT POWER LINE MKD WITH RED BALLS.
›NUMEROUS TREES IN THE APPROACH.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 72K have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 72K. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 72K have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 72K. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 72K?
72K sits at 1,270 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 72K?
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.