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Kegelman AF Aux Field

Cherokee, OklahomaElevation 1,202 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 7,800 ft

17/35
Dimensions
7,800 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY 17183°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 353°T
Traffic patternLeft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Kegelman AF Aux Field is in Cherokee, Oklahoma. Field elevation 1,202 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipAir Force owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerLAWRENCE FRANKLIN
Manager phone580-213-7424
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKCKA / CKA
SectionalWICHITA
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)MC ALESTER
RegionOklahoma
CountryUnited States
Coordinates36.7343, -98.1235
Distance from city11 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF139.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

38.625
DOGFACE
MISC
139.900
CTAF
CTAF

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›MISC: RWY SUPERVISORY UNIT (CALLSIGN DOGFACE) CTL VANCE T-6 STUDENT TRNG ACFT ON CTAF OR 139.9 DUR DAYLT HR MON-FRI.
›CAUTION: LED OBST LGT INSTL WHICH MAY NOT BE VIS TO SOME NVD OR NGT VISION GOGGLES.
›VANCE AFLD OPS DSN 448-7425/7426, C580-213-7425/7426.
›FOR CD CTC VANCE APCH AT 580-213-6765. WHEN VANCE APCH IS CLSD, CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
›MISC: BASH PHASE I - NML BIRD ACT OUTSIDE MIGRATORY SEASON. PHASE II - HVY BIRD ACT, NML ASSOCIATED WITH MIGRATORY SEASON. PHASE II FM 1 NOV - 28 FEB DUE TO MIGRATORY PATS OF LRG WATERFOWL, SANDHILL CRANES, GRACKLES AND SEVERAL BLACKBIRD SPECIES; PHASE II FM15 APR - 31 MAY FOR FRANKLIN GULL. AIRCREWS SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE INCRD BIRD ACT & BASH POTENTIAL AT THESE TIMES.
›DSN 448-7424.
›MISC: BASE PERIMETER FENCING AND SVC ROADS EXIST IN RWY CLEAR ZONES AND CLEAR ZONE GRADED AREAS.
›TFC PAT: MIL ACFT USE RIGHT & LEFT 360 OVHD APCH TO RWY 17/35.
›1000 FT ASPH OVRN END OF RWY 17.
›MISC: AUX TO VANCE AFB. LTD EXCLUSIVELY TO VANCE AFB JET TRNG ACFT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KCKA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KCKA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for KCKA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does KCKA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for KCKA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KCKA?
KCKA sits at 1,202 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KCKA?
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.
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