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Kearny County Airport

General Aviation Airport · Lakin, KS, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Kearny County Airport. It's 75°F with 38% humidity. Winds from 130° at 9 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOK36KIATA—LOCAL36K
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-7--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation3,077ft938 m
Longest runway3,400ft1,036 m
Runways21 lighted
Coordinates37.97, -101.2537°58'10.2"N 101°15'18.0"W
ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

13 min ago
75°F24°C · Dew 48°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
NESW130° @ 9 kt
  • Visibility10+ sm
  • CeilingSky clear
  • Humidity38%
  • Altimeter30.34 inHg
  • Pressure1027.5 hPa
  • GustsNone

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR K36K 042315Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3034 RMK AO2
Decoded — plain language
Wind130° @ 9 kt
Visibility10+ sm
Temperature75°F / 24°C
Dew point48°F · 38% RH
Altimeter30.34 inHg
CeilingSky clear
Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules
SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 23:15Z·Lakin/Kearney Cnty, KS, US·13 min ago

Runway winds

14/32
NESW
14
Headwind9 kt
Crosswind2 kt from L
★ Best
32
Tailwind9 kt
Crosswind2 kt from R
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 23:28 UTC
What is the weather at Kearny County Airport (K36K) right now?
Conditions are good for visual flight at Kearny County Airport. It's 75°F with 38% humidity. Winds from 130° at 9 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 23:15 UTC)
Is K36K VFR or IFR right now?
K36K is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at K36K has the best headwind right now?
With the wind from 130° at 9 kt, runway 14 gives a 9 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Kearny County Airport have?
Kearny County Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 3,400 ft (1,036 m). Field elevation is 3,077 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at K36K?
CTAF 122.90 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at K36K?
On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:43 UTC and sunset at 00:23 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:49 UTC.
Are there delays at K36K right now?
The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at K36K.

Runways

2 total
14/32◐ lit
3,400 ft1,036 × 40 ft · Asphalt
02/20
2,600 ft792 × 90 ft · Grass / Turf

Radio frequencies

1 listed
CTAF122.90
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.