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US-0656

McMaster Gliderport

Wichita, KansasElevation 1,403 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways

18R/36L
Dimensions
2,460 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 18R
RWY 36L
18L/36R
Dimensions
4,600 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 18L
RWY 36R

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

McMaster Gliderport is in Wichita, Kansas. Field elevation 1,403 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJOHN MCMASTER
Manager phone316-733-0740
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-0656
SectionalWICHITA
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)WICHITA
RegionKansas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.7613, -97.1773
Distance from city5 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›123.3
›FOR CD CTC WICHITA APCH AT 316-350-1520.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗US-0656 on OurAirports
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Does US-0656 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-0656. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-0656 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-0656. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-0656?
US-0656 sits at 1,403 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
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