Sunflower Aerodrome Gliderport (SN76), Kansas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Sunflower Aerodrome (SN76) is a private gliderport near Hutchinson, Kansas, built around a single long paved runway. It supports glider operations alongside limited fixed-wing traffic and lies within reach of several regional airports.
Runways
Sunflower Aerodrome Gliderport has one paved runway, 17/35, 7,000 ft long and 200 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Sunflower Aerodrome Gliderport has MOGAS available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Sunflower Aerodrome Gliderport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National (KICT), 28 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Sunflower Aerodrome Gliderport recorded 0 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic at Sunflower Aerodrome is concentrated in a limited part of the year, based on available FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 0 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 4.4 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Sunflower Aerodrome Gliderport has published operating constraints in two categories: access and runway notes.
Field operations include 15 gliders (E125).
For clearance delivery, contact Wichita Approach.
Trees 10 feet tall are present near both runway ends.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Sunflower Aerodrome Gliderport has five airfields within 30 NM. The closest is Hutchinson Regional (KHUT), 8.68 NM north.
Part of the Wichita area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at SN76
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sunflower Aerodrome (SN76) located?
Sunflower Aerodrome, local identifier SN76, sits near Hutchinson, Kansas, about 30 nautical miles from the metro area. It is a private gliderport with no on-field customs; the nearest customs facility is Wichita Eisenhower National (KICT), roughly 28 nautical miles away.
What runway is available at SN76?
Sunflower Aerodrome has a single paved runway, 17/35, measuring 7,000 feet long and 200 feet wide with an asphalt surface. Ten-foot trees are reported near both runway ends, so pilots should account for obstacle clearance on approach and departure.
Is fuel available at Sunflower Aerodrome?
Sunflower Aerodrome offers MOGAS only; there is no Jet A on the field. The airport is privately used and includes support for glider operations, with attendance scheduled year-round during daylight hours.