Montezuma Municipal (K17), Kansas
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Overview
Montezuma Municipal Airport (K17) is a public-use, non-towered field in Montezuma, Kansas, sitting at 2,780 feet elevation. It serves a modest volume of business aviation traffic, with FAA TFMSC data showing 75 bizav operations in 2025 out of 148 total. Customs is not available onsite, with the nearest customs airport at Wichita's KICT, roughly 144 nautical miles away. The field is unattended, and pilots rely on CTAF for runway lighting activation.
Runways
Montezuma Municipal has one paved runway, 17/35, 4,000 ft long and 60 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Montezuma Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National (KICT), 144 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Montezuma Municipal recorded 75 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in November. Business aviation traffic at K17 is concentrated with a notable peak in November, alongside smaller gains in the May-through-August summer months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 12 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Montezuma Municipal averages 21.4 days above 90°F in July, 30.2 freeze days in January and 1.3 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93.3°F, and January the coldest, at 46.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Montezuma Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
An irrigation engine and pump, 6 feet tall, is located on the west edge of runway 17/35 near the windsock.
Medium intensity runway lighting (MIRL) for runway 17/35 is activated via CTAF.
A road with a 15-foot clearance height runs parallel to the runway on the west side.
For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Montezuma Municipal has five airfields within 37 NM. The closest is Sublette Municipal, 18.08 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of business aviation traffic does K17 see?
Montezuma Municipal Airport, identified as K17, recorded 75 business aviation operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, out of 148 total operations for the year. This makes it a lower-volume field compared to regional airports nearby. Traffic is spread unevenly across the year, with November showing the highest monthly count. Dispatchers should expect an unattended, non-towered field with limited daily movement.
Is there fuel available at Montezuma Municipal Airport?
No fuel type is confirmed in current data for Montezuma Municipal Airport (K17). Crews planning a stop here should independently verify fuel availability before relying on it, since the field is unattended (UNATNDD) with no published attendance schedule. Nearby municipal airports in the region may offer more reliable fuel options for trip planning.
What is the runway configuration at K17?
K17 has a single asphalt runway, 17/35, measuring 4,000 feet long and 60 feet wide. This is also the airport's maximum paved runway length. The runway is served by pilot-activated medium intensity runway lighting (MIRL) triggered on the CTAF, since the field is non-towered and unattended.
Are there any obstructions to be aware of at Montezuma Municipal?
Yes, Montezuma Municipal Airport (K17) has two charted obstructions near runway 17/35. An irrigation engine and pump, six feet tall, sit on the runway's west edge near the windsock, and a road with a 15-foot clearance height runs parallel to the runway on the west side. Pilots operating in this area should account for these low obstacles during approach and departure planning.