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8KS2

King Ranch Airport

Hamilton, KansasElevation 1,160 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 1,800 ft

06/24
Dimensions
1,000 x 40 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 06
RWY 24
17/35
Dimensions
1,800 x 40 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 17
RWY 35

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

King Ranch Airport is in Hamilton, Kansas. Field elevation 1,160 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerGEORGE A BARNARD
Manager phone316-678-3895
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8KS2
SectionalKANSAS CITY
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)WICHITA
RegionKansas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.9389, -96.2308
Distance from city3 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
UNICOM122.700
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.700
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PROVIDED THAT THE APCH TO EACH RWY IS MAINTAINED FOR A MINIMUM 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE AND THE TRANSITIONAL SURFACE BE MAINTAINED FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
›(ARPT STATUS) ARPT CLSD INDEFLY.
›FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗8KS2 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8KS2 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8KS2. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8KS2 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8KS2. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8KS2?
8KS2 sits at 1,160 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8KS2?
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.