Lloyd Stearman Field (1K1), Kansas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Lloyd Stearman Field (1K1) is a public-use, non-towered airport in Benton, Kansas, roughly 12 nautical miles from the Wichita metro area and about 17 nautical miles from customs service at KICT. The field offers a single paved runway of 5,105 feet and supports business aviation traffic at a modest, steady volume according to FAA TFMSC data. Fuel is available for both piston and turbine operators, with self-serve 100LL on hand at all hours and Jet A+ available with advance notice, though the field itself is unattended.
Runways
Lloyd Stearman Field has one paved runway, 17/35, 5,105 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Lloyd Stearman Field has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Lloyd Stearman Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National (KICT), 17 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Lloyd Stearman Field recorded 464 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at Lloyd Stearman Fld (1K1) concentrates in the spring and summer months, peaking in July, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 65 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 5.1 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Lloyd Stearman Field has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Ultralight aircraft require prior permission.
For clearance delivery, contact Wichita Approach.
A 17-foot road is located 38 feet from the runway, 125 feet left/right. A 31-foot tree is located 1 foot from the runway, 190 feet to the right.
A 24-foot hangar is located 0-199 feet from the runway, 218 feet to the right. A 23-foot windsock is located 132 feet from the runway, 118 feet to the right.
The obstruction clearance slope is 0:1 to the displaced threshold over a 25-foot building, 0 feet from the runway, 200 feet to the left.
Expect uncontrolled vehicle traffic in the vicinity of the hangars and on the taxiways. Back-taxi on the runway when able.
Twin-engine and larger aircraft back-taxi on the runway.
100LL is available 24 hours a day via self-service. Jet A+ requires 24 hours advance notice.
A 70-foot wide concrete taxiway turnoff is located midfield.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Lloyd Stearman Field has five airfields within 15 NM. The closest is Colonel James Jabara (KAAO), 5.37 NM west.
Part of the Wichita area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 1K1
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Frequently asked questions
What fuel is available at 1K1?
Lloyd Stearman Field (1K1) offers self-serve 100LL on a 24-hour basis. Jet A+ is also available but requires 24 hours advance notice before uplift. The field is unattended, so operators should plan fueling around the self-serve and advance-notice arrangements rather than expecting on-demand staffed service.
Is 1K1 a towered airport?
Lloyd Stearman Field (1K1) is non-towered. Pilots should expect uncontrolled vehicle traffic in the vicinity of the hangars and on the taxiways, and back-taxi on the runway when needed. For clearance delivery purposes, the field directs operators to contact Wichita Approach.
Are there any obstructions to be aware of near the runway at Lloyd Stearman Field?
Yes, Lloyd Stearman Field (1K1) reports several close-in obstructions near its runway. These include a 17-foot road 38 feet from the runway, a 31-foot tree just 1 foot from the runway, a 24-foot hangar, and a 23-foot windsock, all located to the right of the runway at varying distances. There is also a published obstruction clearance slope of 0:1 to the displaced threshold over a 25-foot building on the left side.
How far is 1K1 from customs clearance?
Lloyd Stearman Field (1K1) does not have onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is at KICT, approximately 16.93 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance should plan to route through KICT rather than expecting service at Lloyd Stearman Field directly.