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Small airport

Captain Jack Thomas El Dorado Airport

IATA EDKICAO KEQALocal EQA🇺🇸 El Dorado
Coordinates
37.7741°N, 96.8176°W
Elevation
1,378 ft (420 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-KS
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.6° E

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:31
Sunrise
06:58
Sunset
19:58
Civil dusk
20:25

About 13h 0m 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 Captain Jack Thomas El Dorado Airport

El Dorado/Captain Jack Thomas Memorial Airport is a general aviation public use airport located three miles (5 km) southeast of the central business district of El Dorado, in Butler County, Kansas, United States. This airport is publicly owned by the City of El Dorado.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

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

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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 224,204 ft / 1,281 m75 ftAspLightedOpen
15 / 334,200 ft / 1,280 m75 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DWICHITA APP/DEP134.800 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2608 · effective Aug 6, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Showing 5 of 5 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,273 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Captain Jack Thomas El Dorado Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Captain Jack Thomas El Dorado Airport?

The ICAO code for Captain Jack Thomas El Dorado Airport is KEQA, and its IATA code is EDK.

Where is Captain Jack Thomas El Dorado Airport located?

Captain Jack Thomas El Dorado Airport is small airport located in El Dorado, United States, at an elevation of 1,378 ft (420 m).

How many runways does Captain Jack Thomas El Dorado Airport have?

Captain Jack Thomas El Dorado Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,204 ft / 1,281 m.

What time zone is Captain Jack Thomas El Dorado Airport in?

Captain Jack Thomas El Dorado Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Captain Jack Thomas El Dorado Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Captain Jack Thomas El Dorado Airport is approximately 2.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Captain Jack Thomas El Dorado Airport?

The nearest airport to Captain Jack Thomas El Dorado Airport is Patty Field (9K6), about 1.8 nm to the nne, followed by Heape Field and Wingit Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Captain Jack Thomas El Dorado Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.