KFLV · FLV
Sherman Army Air Field
Fort Leavenworth, KansasElevation 772 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
16/34
RWY 16159°T
Landing length (LDA)5,318 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,518 / 5,518 / 5,518 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 34339°T
Landing length (LDA)5,518 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,518 / 5,518 / 5,913 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
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
Sherman Army Air Field is in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Field elevation 772 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipArmy owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerAIRFIELD OPS
Manager phone913-684-6040
AttendedALL M-F, 0730–1630 (MIL)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKFLV / FLV
SectionalKANSAS CITY
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)WICHITA
RegionKansas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.3683, -94.9147
Distance from city3 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A · Jet A-1+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · Split white-green (military)
Traffic pattern alt698 ft MSL
CTAF126.200
FREQUENCIES
Communications
124.7
KANSAS CITY APP/DEP
A/D
126.2
CTAF
CTAF
122.35
WICHITA RDO
RDO
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›RSTD: MILITARY RAMP 24 HOUR PPR, CALL DSN 552-6041 OR C913-684-6041.
›CITY ARPT/FBO MGR DEAN AYERS.
›FAX: 913-684-6043.
›LIMITED SCV OT AND FED HOL. RSTD-MILITARY RAMP 24 HOUR PPR, CALL DSN 552-6041/39/41 OR C913-684-6041/39/41.
›CALM WIND USE RY 16.
›TPA: ROTARY WING 698 FT AGL, TURBINE FIXED WING ACFT 1028 FT AGL.
›MIL FUEL JET A ONLY AVBL 1330-2230Z. 24 HR PPR. SVC OTR TIMES FOR CODE 4 & ABV.
›GA OPEN HGRS ARE NOT SECURABLE.
›ACTVT PAPI RWYS 16 & 34; HIRL RWY 16/34; & TWY LGTS - CTAF.
›MISC: CIV ACFT ON NON-GOVT BUS USE CITY OF LEAVENWORTH RAMP C913-651-0111 ON S END OF FLD OPR 0900-1800L.
›MISC: BASE OPS 0730-1630L MON-FRI, EXC HOL; OT CODE 4 AND ABV BY PPR. AIRFIELD CONDITIONS UNMONITORED AND UNREPORTED OUTSIDE OF POSTED OPERATING HOURS. NO TRAN ALERT, LAVATORY SVC OR DE-ICE CAPABILITY. ALL ACFT WITH CODE 4 VIP OR ABV CTC SHERMAN BASE OPS (126.2) AT LEAST 20 MIN PRIOR TO LDG.
›NUMEROUS MIGRATORY BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT OCT-APR.
›POTENTIAL BIRD HAZARD ON & NEAR RY EARLY MORNING & EVENING.
›GA RAMP ATTENDED 1500-0000Z++, CALL 913-651-0111. FUEL AVBL 1500-0200Z++ AND AFT HRS BY REQ. JOINT USE AIRFIELD, FBO ATTENDED MON-FRI 1500-0000Z++;
›WILDLIFE ON & INVOF RY.
›FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY APCH AT 816-329-2710.
›ALT: 913-684-6039; FAX: 913-684-6040; FOR GENERAL AVIATION CONTACT CITY OF LEAVENWORTH AIRPORT OFFICE, PHONE 913-651-0111, FAX: 913-682-1592.
›+19 FT LGTD LEVEE 780 FT FROM AER 16, OB (PVT ROAD ON TOP OF +9 FT LEVEE).
›RSTD: NO HAZARDOUS CARGO PAD.
›U.S. ARMY AIRFIELD/CIVILIAN RAMP LEASED TO CITY.
›GA RAMP ASSOCIATED W/CITY OF LEAVENWORTH.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KFLV have a METAR?
Yes. KFLV is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KFLV have a TAF?
When KFLV issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KFLV?
KFLV sits at 772 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KFLV?
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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