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81KS

Blackhawk Airport

Meriden, KansasElevation 1,015 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,720 ft

02/20
Dimensions
1,720 x 63 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 02
RWY 20
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

Blackhawk Airport is in Meriden, Kansas. Field elevation 1,015 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDAVID CHRISTY
Manager phone785-484-2778
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA81KS
SectionalKANSAS CITY
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)WICHITA
RegionKansas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.1562, -95.5775
Distance from city2 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ALL TRAFFIC REMAIN EAST OF THE RY.
›FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
›HEAVY DRONE USE.
›FOR SVCS CALL 785-484-2778.
›ADDNL CTCS: SUSAN NEWELL, KEVIN DREWELOW.
›MILITARY HELICOPTER TRAINING AREA; ALSO RESEARCH, DEVELOP AND TEST EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT.
›PRVDD ALL TRAFFIC PATTERNS ARE FLOWN TO THE EAST I.E., RIGHT TRAFFIC RY 20; MAINTAIN CLEAR 20:1 APCHS; MAINTAIN CLEAR 7:1 TRANSITIONAL SURFACE.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗81KS on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 81KS have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 81KS. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 81KS have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 81KS. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 81KS?
81KS sits at 1,015 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 81KS?
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.