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8K5
Yates Center Municipal Airport · Yates Center
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,128 ft / 344 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 2,765 ft · TURF-FLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Yates Center Municipal Airport (8K5), located in Yates Center, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,128 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Yates Center Municipal Airport
ICAO / IATA
8K5 / —
Municipality
Yates Center
Country
Region
US-KS — Kansas
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,128 ft
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Runway 17 / 35
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,765 ft / 843 m
Runway Width: 160 ft / 49 m
Surface Type: TURF-F
Heading: 180° / 330°
Runway Width: 160 ft / 49 m
Surface Type: TURF-F
Heading: 180° / 330°
RWY 17 (180°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (330°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026