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Small airport

Kegelman AF Aux Field

IATA CKAICAO KCKALocal CKA🇺🇸 Cherokee
Coordinates
36.7343°N, 98.1235°W
Elevation
1,202 ft (366 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-OK
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:55
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
20:53
Civil dusk
21:23

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 Kegelman AF Aux Field

Kegelman AF Aux Field

Kegelman Air Force Auxiliary Field is located near the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, across the Great Salt Plains Lake, 20 km (12 mi) east of Cherokee, Oklahoma in the United States.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KCKA

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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 35▸ displaced7,800 ft / 2,377 m150 ftConUnlitOpen
13 / 315,500 ft / 1,676 m150 ftConUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
MISCDOGFACE38.625 MHz

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
A562B SR-SS MON-FRISpecial useDangerGND10000 ft MSL
VANCE 1A SR-1HR-SS+1HR MON-FRI & BY NOTAM[68-GARDEN CITY LO]Special useDanger8000 ft MSLFL180
VANCE 1B SR-1HR-SS+1HR MON-FRI & BY NOTAM[68-PIONEER LO]Special useDanger7000 ft MSL17999 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 Kegelman AF Aux Field.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kegelman AF Aux Field?

The ICAO code for Kegelman AF Aux Field is KCKA, and its IATA code is CKA.

Where is Kegelman AF Aux Field located?

Kegelman AF Aux Field is small airport located in Cherokee, United States, at an elevation of 1,202 ft (366 m).

How many runways does Kegelman AF Aux Field have?

Kegelman AF Aux Field has 2 runways, the longest being 7,800 ft / 2,377 m.

What time zone is Kegelman AF Aux Field in?

Kegelman AF Aux Field is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Kegelman AF Aux Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kegelman AF Aux Field is approximately 3.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kegelman AF Aux Field?

The nearest airport to Kegelman AF Aux Field is Cherokee Municipal Airport (K4O5), about 11.8 nm to the wnw, followed by McCrays Airport and Miller Brothers Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Kegelman AF Aux Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.