Shalz Field (KCBK), Kansas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Shalz Field (KCBK) serves Colby, Kansas, with a single paved runway supported by two turf strips, placing it among the more capable general aviation fields in the region despite its non-towered status. FAA TFMSC data for 2025 records 1,238 business aviation operations at the field, reflecting a steady mix of activity across the year. The nearest customs port is KDEN, roughly 170 nautical miles away, a relevant factor for any crew planning international routing through this part of Kansas.
Runways
Shalz Field has three paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 17/35, is 5,110 ft long and 75 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Shalz Field has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Shalz Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Denver International (KDEN), 170 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Shalz Field recorded 1,238 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KCBK is concentrated toward the latter part of the year, with October, December, and August posting the highest monthly operations counts.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 133 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Shalz Field has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Pilot-controlled lighting: REIL for Runway 17 and 35, PAPI for Runway 17 and 35, and MIRL for Runway 17/35, activated via CTAF.
Seasonal agricultural operations occur at the field.
For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Shalz Field has five airfields within 34 NM. The closest is Oakley Municipal (KOEL), 21.76 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KCBK
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a fuel available at KCBK?
Shalz Field, KCBK, carries both 100LL and Jet A fuel (A1+). Fuel service aligns with the field's attended hours rather than round-the-clock availability. The airport is non-towered, so arriving crews coordinate fuel and ramp needs over CTAF. Dispatchers should plan fuel uplift around the posted attendance schedule rather than assuming continuous staffing.
What is the field attendance schedule at Shalz Field?
Shalz Field, KCBK, is attended Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1600 local time. On Sunday, attendance runs from 1000 to 1700, and Saturday-Sunday coverage otherwise operates on call. There is no tower on the field, so all traffic coordination happens over CTAF regardless of attendance status. Crews operating outside the posted windows should expect on-call rather than guaranteed staffing.
Where does KCBK aircraft clear customs?
Shalz Field, KCBK, has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs point is KDEN, located approximately 169.67 nautical miles away. Crews requiring customs clearance need to route through Denver or another designated port rather than expecting service at Colby. This distance should factor into routing and scheduling for any international arrival planning through KCBK.
What is the longest runway at KCBK, and what surface is it?
The longest runway at Shalz Field, KCBK, is Runway 17/35, a concrete surface measuring 5,110 feet long and 75 feet wide. The airport's other two runways, 12/30 and 04/22, are turf surfaces of 2,660 feet and 2,600 feet respectively. Only 17/35 is paved, making it the primary runway for jet and larger turboprop traffic. Turf runways are shorter and better suited to lighter aircraft or agricultural operations noted at the field.
Does traffic at Shalz Field vary by season?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Shalz Field, KCBK, shows a concentrated pattern across the year according to FAA TFMSC data. Monthly operations range from a low of 79 in February to a high of 133 in October. Late-year months, including October and December, post noticeably higher operations counts than the winter low points of February and November. Dispatchers planning ground support or fuel logistics should account for this uneven monthly distribution rather than assuming flat year-round demand.