Is KEQA VFR or IFR right now?

KEQA is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KEQA has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 030° at 7 kt, runway 04 gives a 7 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

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

Captain Jack Thomas El Dorado Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 4,204 ft (1,281 m). Field elevation is 1,378 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at KEQA?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:25 UTC and sunset at 00:05 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:32 UTC.

Are there delays at KEQA right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KEQA.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Captain Jack Thomas El Dorado Airport

General Aviation Airport · El Dorado, KS, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Captain Jack Thomas El Dorado Airport. It's 79°F with 37% humidity. Winds from 030° at 7 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKEQAIATAEDKLOCALEQA

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation1,378ft420 m

Longest runway4,204ft1,281 m

Runways22 lighted

Coordinates37.77, -96.8237°46'26.8"N 96°49'03.3"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

14 min ago

79°F26°C · Dew 50°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

030° @ 7 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity37%
Altimeter30.24 inHg
Pressure1024.1 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR KEQA 042315Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 26/10 A3024 RMK AO2

Decoded — plain language

Wind030° @ 7 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature79°F / 26°C

Dew point50°F · 37% RH

Altimeter30.24 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 23:15Z·El Dorado/Thomas Mem, KS, US·14 min ago

Runway winds

04/22

Headwind7 kt

Crosswind2 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind7 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 23:29 UTC

What is the weather at Captain Jack Thomas El Dorado Airport (KEQA) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Captain Jack Thomas El Dorado Airport. It's 79°F with 37% humidity. Winds from 030° at 7 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 23:15 UTC)
Is KEQA VFR or IFR right now?: KEQA is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KEQA has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 030° at 7 kt, runway 04 gives a 7 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Captain Jack Thomas El Dorado Airport have?: Captain Jack Thomas El Dorado Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 4,204 ft (1,281 m). Field elevation is 1,378 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at KEQA?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:25 UTC and sunset at 00:05 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:32 UTC.
Are there delays at KEQA right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KEQA.

Runways

2 total

04/22◐ lit

4,204 ft1,281 × 75 ft · Asphalt

15/33◐ lit

4,200 ft1,280 × 75 ft · Concrete

Radio frequencies

2 listed

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Approach134.80WICHITA APP/DEP

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