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Medicine Lodge Airport

ICAO KK51Local K51🇺🇸 Medicine Lodge
Coordinates
37.2660°N, 98.5481°W
Elevation
1,543 ft (470 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-KS
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:58
Sunrise
06:28
Sunset
20:54
Civil dusk
21:24

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 Medicine Lodge Airport

Medicine Lodge Airport is a small airport in Medicine Lodge, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,543 ft (470 m) and has 3 runways, the longest 3,200 ft / 975 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Elm Creek Farms Airport (99KS), about 10 nm to the nnw.

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
16 / 343,200 ft / 975 m42 ftAspLightedOpen
01 / 192,270 ft / 692 m90 ftGrsUnlitOpen
13 / 311,690 ft / 515 m80 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AWOSAWOS 3119.625 MHz
CTAFCTAF122.900 MHz

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
VANCE 1D SR-1HR-SS+1HR MON-FRI & BY NOTAM[68-GARDEN CITY LO]Special useDanger8000 ft MSLFL180

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
Obstacle1,696 ft
Obstacle1,713 ft
Obstacle1,706 ft
Obstacle1,752 ft
Obstacle1,722 ft
Obstacle1,719 ft
Obstacle1,742 ft
Obstacle1,706 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Medicine Lodge Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Medicine Lodge Airport located?

Medicine Lodge Airport is small airport located in Medicine Lodge, United States, at an elevation of 1,543 ft (470 m).

How many runways does Medicine Lodge Airport have?

Medicine Lodge Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 3,200 ft / 975 m.

What time zone is Medicine Lodge Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Medicine Lodge Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Medicine Lodge Airport is approximately 3.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Medicine Lodge Airport?

The nearest airport to Medicine Lodge Airport is Elm Creek Farms Airport (99KS), about 10 nm to the nnw, followed by Walz Airport and Farney Field Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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