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8KS9

The Wilderness Airport

Williamsburg, KansasElevation 1,050 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,500 ft

18/36
Dimensions
2,500 x 50 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 18
RWY 36
Displaced threshold300 ft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

The Wilderness Airport is in Williamsburg, Kansas. Field elevation 1,050 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerHENRY SNODGRASS
Manager phone785-418-7158
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8KS9
SectionalKANSAS CITY
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)WICHITA
RegionKansas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.4445, -95.4253
Distance from city5 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›(ARPT STATUS) ARPT CLSD INDEFLY.
›FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
›OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT BE CHARTED.
›PRVDD MAINTAIN 20:1 APCH SLOPE & 7:1 TRANSITIONAL SFC.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗8KS9 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8KS9 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8KS9. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8KS9 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8KS9. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8KS9?
8KS9 sits at 1,050 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8KS9?
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.