MIAMI COUNTY (K81)
Paola, Kansas · Miami County · 3 miles SW of city
Miami County (K81) is a non-towered public-use airport in Paola, Kansas at 943 ft MSL, with 2 runways (longest 3,398 ft asphalt). It is classified as a General Aviation (Local) airport in the FAA's NPIAS.
Airport information
FAA identifierK81
Elevation943.1 ft MSL
Latitude38.54064° N
Longitude94.92022° W
Magnetic variation3E
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Local
Based aircraft19
Planned development (2025–29)$1,615,249
Sectional chartKANSAS CITY
ARTCCKansas City Center
Flight ServiceWichita
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1951/12
Fuel available100LL
TowerNON-ATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityICT
AttendedIREG
ManagerCharles Bartlett
Manager phone913-594-0978
Nearby airports
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,398 × 60 ft | Asphalt (good) | 03: P2L · 21: P2L |
| 15/33 | 1,940 × 60 ft | Turf (fair) | — |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.8 | — |
| UNICOM | 122.8 | — |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 118.9 | — |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 251.075 | — |
Airport remarks
- DUSK-2400
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY APCH AT 816-329-2710.
- ACTVT REIL RWY 03 & 21; PAPI RWY 03 & 21, MIRL RWY 03/21 - CTAF.
- AFTR HRS SVC ON REQ.
- CHASBART@EMBARQMAIL.COM
- SHANE KRULL, CO. ADMIN.
- FUEL 24 HRS SELF-SERV.
Nearby food & lodging
Food & drink
- We B Smokin’0.3 mi
Nearby places © OpenStreetMap contributors
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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