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SN40

Olson Aerodrome

Derby, KansasElevation 1,325 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,900 ft

18/36
Dimensions
1,900 x 50 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 18
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36
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

Olson Aerodrome is in Derby, Kansas. Field elevation 1,325 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerELMER CARL OLSON
Manager phone316-706-4180
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASN40
SectionalWICHITA
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)WICHITA
RegionKansas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.5235, -97.2021
Distance from city3 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PROVIDED 20' HEDGE ROW LCTD AT THE NORTH END OF RWY 18-36 IS REMOVED.
›ABSOLUTELY NO LANDING BY UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS.
›FOR CD CTC WICHITA APCH AT 316-350-1520.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗SN40 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SN40 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for SN40. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does SN40 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for SN40. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at SN40?
SN40 sits at 1,325 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SN40?
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.