WESTPORT AUXILIARY (72K)

Wichita, Kansas · Sedgwick County · 5 miles SW of city

Westport Auxiliary (72K) is a non-towered public-use airport in Wichita, Kansas at 1,272 ft MSL, with one runway (longest 2,550 ft turf).

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Airport information

FAA identifier72K
Elevation1272 ft MSL
Latitude37.60422° N
Longitude97.35886° W
Magnetic variation7E
Sectional chartWICHITA
ARTCCKansas City Center
Flight ServiceWichita
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1953/02
TowerNON-ATCT
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityICT
AttendedUNATNDD
ManagerEarl Long
Manager phone316-943-5510

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Runways

RunwayDimensionsSurfaceDetails
17/352,550 × 50 ftTurf (fair)—

Radio frequencies

UseFrequencyCall
CTAF122.9—

Airport remarks

  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
  • ROAD CROSSES N END RWY 17/35. 775 FT FM AER 17 LARGE RIDGE AT CROSSING.
  • IF CONDS FAVORABLE BALLON TFC IN AREA.
  • CROPS BOTH SIDES RWY 17/35
  • EDGE DROP OFF ALONG EAST EDGE RWY 17/35
  • FOR CD CTC WICHITA APCH AT 316-350-1520.
  • NUMEROUS TREES IN THE APPROACH.
  • 60 FT POWER LINE MKD WITH RED BALLS.

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Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.

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Events near 72K

Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM
McConnell AFB Frontiers In Flight Air Show
McConnell AFB, Wichita, KS
Air Show
Sat, Nov 14 · 8:00 AM
EAA Chapter 88 2nd Sat Breakfast (KAAO)
3512 N Webb Rd, Wichita, KS 67226, Wichita, KS
Pancake BreakfastEAA Meeting
Sat, Dec 12 · 8:00 AM
EAA Chapter 88 2nd Sat Breakfast (KAAO)
3512 N Webb Rd, Wichita, KS 67226, Wichita, KS
Pancake BreakfastEAA Meeting
Sat, Sep 12 · 8:00 AM
EAA Chapter 88 2nd Sat Breakfast (KAAO)
3512 N Webb Rd, Wichita, KS 67226, Wichita, KS
Pancake BreakfastEAA Meeting
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