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8KS4

Rans Airport

Hays, KansasElevation 2,100 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,200 ft

17/35
Dimensions
1,200 x 30 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

Rans Airport is in Hays, Kansas. Field elevation 2,100 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRANDY SCHLITTER
Manager phone785-625-6346
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0800–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8KS4
SectionalWICHITA
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)WICHITA
RegionKansas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.9050, -99.3509
Distance from city2 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD MAINTAIN A CLEAR APCH FOR A 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE & TRANSITIONAL SFC FOR 7:1 SLOPE.
›FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗8KS4 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8KS4 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8KS4. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8KS4 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8KS4. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8KS4?
8KS4 sits at 2,100 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8KS4?
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.