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Ellsworth Municipal Airport

General Aviation Airport · Ellsworth, KS, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Ellsworth Municipal Airport. It's 75°F with 47% humidity. Winds from 060° at 5 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOK9K7IATA—LOCAL9K7
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-7--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation1,615ft492 m
Longest runway4,500ft1,372 m
Runways21 lighted
Coordinates38.75, -98.2338°45'08.4"N 98°13'43.7"W
ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

13 min ago
75°F24°C · Dew 54°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
NESW060° @ 5 kt
  • Visibility10+ sm
  • CeilingSky clear
  • Humidity47%
  • Altimeter30.31 inHg
  • Pressure1026.5 hPa
  • GustsNone

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR K9K7 042315Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3031 RMK AO2
Decoded — plain language
Wind060° @ 5 kt
Visibility10+ sm
Temperature75°F / 24°C
Dew point54°F · 47% RH
Altimeter30.31 inHg
CeilingSky clear
Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules
SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 23:15Z·Ellsworth Muni, KS, US·13 min ago

Runway winds

17/35
NESW
35
Headwind2 kt
Crosswind4 kt from R
★ Best
17
Tailwind2 kt
Crosswind4 kt from L
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 Ellsworth Municipal Airport (K9K7) right now?
Conditions are good for visual flight at Ellsworth Municipal Airport. It's 75°F with 47% humidity. Winds from 060° at 5 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 23:15 UTC)
Is K9K7 VFR or IFR right now?
K9K7 is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at K9K7 has the best headwind right now?
With the wind from 060° at 5 kt, runway 35 gives a 2 kt headwind and 4 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Ellsworth Municipal Airport have?
Ellsworth Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 4,500 ft (1,372 m). Field elevation is 1,615 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at K9K7?
On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:31 UTC and sunset at 00:11 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:37 UTC.
Are there delays at K9K7 right now?
The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at K9K7.

Runways

2 total
17/35◐ lit
4,500 ft1,372 × 75 ft · Asphalt
12/30
2,229 ft679 × 250 ft · Grass / Turf

Radio frequencies

1 listed
UNICOM122.70CTAF/UNICOM
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.