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Small airport

Rans Airport

ICAO 8KS4🇺🇸 Hays
Coordinates
38.9050°N, 99.3509°W
Elevation
2,100 ft (640 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-KS
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
4.2° E

Daylight today(Sep 4, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:43
Sunrise
07:10
Sunset
20:05
Civil dusk
20:32

About 12h 55m 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 Rans Airport

Rans Airport is a small airport in Hays, United States. It sits at an elevation of 2,100 ft (640 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,200 ft / 366 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Hays Regional Airport (HYS), about 5.1 nm to the se.

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

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 351,200 ft / 366 m30 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
HAYS CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle2,178 ft
Obstacle2,136 ft
Obstacle2,182 ft
Obstacle2,169 ft
Obstacle2,215 ft
Obstacle2,139 ft
Obstacle2,116 ft
Obstacle2,149 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rans Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rans Airport located?

Rans Airport is small airport located in Hays, United States, at an elevation of 2,100 ft (640 m).

How many runways does Rans Airport have?

Rans Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,200 ft / 366 m.

What time zone is Rans Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Rans Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rans Airport is approximately 4.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Rans Airport?

The nearest airport to Rans Airport is Hays Regional Airport (HYS), about 5.1 nm to the se, followed by Moore Homestead Airport and Philip Ranch Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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