KK51

Medicine Lodge Airport

Medicine Lodge, KansasElevation 1,543 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,200 ft

16/34
Dimensions
3,200 x 42 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
LOW
RWY 16174°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 34354°T
Displaced threshold200 ft
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

Medicine Lodge Airport is in Medicine Lodge, Kansas. Field elevation 1,543 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerKANDI WILLIAMS
Manager phone620-886-3908
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKK51
SectionalWICHITA
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)WICHITA
RegionKansas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.2660, -98.5481
Distance from city3 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.625
AWOS 3
AWOS
122.9
CTAF
CTAF

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
FOR SERVICE & ARPT INFO CALL SHERIFF 620-886-5678.
5 FT FENCE 160 FT FROM RY END.
AWOS 398 FT. LEFT RY 16
25' WIDE BY 430' LONG ASPH TWY 140' SOUTH OF THE AER 16. TO A 80' X 145' APRON
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KK51 have a METAR?
Yes. KK51 is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KK51 have a TAF?
When KK51 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 KK51?
KK51 sits at 1,543 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KK51?
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.