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78KSAIRPORT

WALTER A SWALLEY AIRPARK

BAXTER SPRINGS, Kansas

VFRUpdated 2h ago840 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

78KS

Elevation

840 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

37.017, -94.800

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

840 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

KANSAS CITY

Coordinates

37.0167, -94.8002

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KMIO 220515Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM FEW048 SCT055 BKN075 18/18 A2992 RMK A01

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

110° at 9 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

18°C

Dewpoint

18°C

Altimeter

1013.30 inHg

Cloud Cover

BKN

Nearest weather from KMIO (8 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-22 05:15Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

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Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
17/352,860 ft45 ftASPH-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 78KS.

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78KS Operational Overview

Location & Facility

WALTER A SWALLEY AIRPARK (78KS) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in BAXTER SPRINGS, Kansas, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 840 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 37.0167°N, 94.8002°W.

Runways

WALTER A SWALLEY AIRPARK has 1 runway. The longest runway (17/35) measures 2,860 feet by 45 feet with a asph surface.

Communications & Operations

WALTER A SWALLEY AIRPARK is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near WALTER A SWALLEY AIRPARK, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at WALTER A SWALLEY AIRPARK is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 78KS?

78KS is the ICAO identifier for WALTER A SWALLEY AIRPARK, a public-use airport located in BAXTER SPRINGS, Kansas, United States.

How many runways does WALTER A SWALLEY AIRPARK have?

WALTER A SWALLEY AIRPARK (78KS) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 78KS?

The field elevation of WALTER A SWALLEY AIRPARK is 840 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 78KS?

No fuel types are currently listed for WALTER A SWALLEY AIRPARK. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 78KS?

The current flight category at WALTER A SWALLEY AIRPARK is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 78KS?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for WALTER A SWALLEY AIRPARK.

How do I access complete data for 78KS?

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Where is WALTER A SWALLEY AIRPARK located?

WALTER A SWALLEY AIRPARK (78KS) is located in BAXTER SPRINGS, Kansas, United States, at an elevation of 840 ft MSL.

Does 78KS have weather cameras?

78KS does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 20, 04:48 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 22, 05:15 AM UTC