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Small airport

Vankirk Airport

ICAO 44KS🇺🇸 Derby
Coordinates
37.6103°N, 97.1625°W
Elevation
1,350 ft (411 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-KS
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:52
Sunrise
06:22
Sunset
20:49
Civil dusk
21:19

About 14h 27m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Vankirk Airport

Vankirk Airport is a small airport in Derby, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,350 ft (411 m) and has 3 runways, the longest 2,455 ft / 748 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Cook Airfield (K50), about 2.8 nm to the ssw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 352,455 ft / 748 m100 ftTurfUnlitOpen
04 / 221,750 ft / 533 m75 ftTurfUnlitOpen
08 / 261,400 ft / 427 m75 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
A683 0800-1900 MON-FRISpecial useDangerGND4500 ft MSL
DZ PKS003 DAILYSpecial useDangerGND13500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Vankirk Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Vankirk Airport located?

Vankirk Airport is small airport located in Derby, United States, at an elevation of 1,350 ft (411 m).

How many runways does Vankirk Airport have?

Vankirk Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 2,455 ft / 748 m.

What time zone is Vankirk Airport in?

Vankirk Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Vankirk Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Vankirk Airport is approximately 2.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Vankirk Airport?

The nearest airport to Vankirk Airport is Cook Airfield (K50), about 2.8 nm to the ssw, followed by Cessna Aircraft Field and McConnell Air Force Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Vankirk Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.