Salina Regional (KSLN), Kansas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Salina Regional Airport, KSLN, is a towered, public-use field in Salina, Kansas, built around a 12,301-foot primary runway that ranks among the longer civil surfaces in the region. The airport carries a mix of business aviation and military traffic, with the Kansas Air National Guard maintaining a substantial presence including fighter ramp space and a nearby weapons range. Fuel service includes both 100LL and Jet A, and the field operates under an ALL / ALL / ALL attendance schedule.
Runways
Salina Regional has four paved runways. The longest, 17/35, is 12,301 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt and concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first. Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Salina Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Salina Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National (KICT), 69 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Salina Regional recorded 4,128 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March, July, October and November.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 388 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Salina Regional averages 21.6 days above 90°F in July and 28.3 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92.8°F, and January the coldest, at 41.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Salina Regional has published operating constraints in five categories: weight restrictions, runway notes, noise procedures, pavement strength and other notes.
Helipads H2 and H3 are limited to 6,000 pounds; helipads H4 and H5 are limited to 25,000 pounds.
When the ATCT is closed, activate MIRL for runway 12/30, PAPI for runways 12 and 30, HIRL for runway 17/35, MALS and PAPI for runways 17 and 35, and MALSR for runway 35, using CTAF.
Runway 04/22 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger flights with more than 9 seats or non-scheduled passenger flights with more than 30 seats.
Runway 18/36 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger flights with more than 9 seats or non-scheduled passenger flights with more than 30 seats.
There is no line of sight across any runway due to gradient, topography, and trees.
Seasonal mowing operations take place adjacent to runways and taxiways.
Runway 35 is used under calm wind conditions.
Noise abatement procedures require heavy and military aircraft to fly the traffic pattern altitude at 2,800 feet MSL or above.
PCR VALUE: 176/F/D/X/T
PCR VALUE: 840/F/D/X/T
Army National Guard operations run 1300-2300Z Tuesday through Friday, with occasional Saturday activity except holidays. Limited UH-60 maintenance is available. Aircrews and aircraft requiring Army National Guard support should contact Army Guard operations prior to landing or for operations.
Service: JASU units available - two A/M32-95, two A/M32-60B, and one A/M32-86D.
Fluid services available include LPOX, HPOX, LPNIT, and LOX with 72-hour notice required. Deicing service Type 1 and Type 4 is available. Oil grade 0-128-148 is available in quart cans. Transient service is available at the FBO, and logistical service is available for detachments and remain-overnight aircraft at the FBO.
Ramp space is available to accommodate up to 80 fighter aircraft. The Smoky Hill ANG Weapons Range is located 16 nautical miles to the southwest; range time requires coordination. Military billeting is available. Logistics equipment is available for use, and ordnance storage is available for Class 1.3 through 1.4 materials.
Transient Army aircraft should contact Salina Guard Operations on the published discrete frequencies. Limited UH-60 service and maintenance are available.
A 100LL self-service fueling station is located south of the Kansas Air National Guard facility.
Ground support and logistics equipment are available, including tugs, bobtails, tow bars, and airstairs.
Helipad H1 ingress and egress must occur between 070 and 040 degrees to avoid the control tower.
All helipads are for daylight use only.
Helipads H3, H4, H5, and H6 are used extensively for training.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Kansas City ARTCC.
Between 0001 and 0459 local time, air carrier operations involving aircraft with more than 9 passenger seats are not authorized more than 15 minutes before or after scheduled arrival or departure times without prior coordination with the airport manager to confirm ARFF services are available prior to landing or takeoff. Contact the airport manager.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Salina Regional has five airfields within 40 NM. The closest is Abilene Municipal, 20.63 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the main runway length at KSLN?
Salina Regional Airport, KSLN, has its primary runway 17/35 at 12,301 feet long and 150 feet wide, surfaced in asphalt-concrete. This is the longest paved surface at the field and exceeds the length of any other runway there. The airport also maintains runway 12/30 at 6,510 feet, runway 18/36 at 4,301 feet, and runway 04/22 at 3,648 feet, all paved. The 17/35 length supports large and heavy aircraft operations at KSLN with substantial margin. Field elevation at KSLN is 1,288 feet.
Are all runways at Salina Regional available for scheduled airline operations?
No, two runways at Salina Regional carry restrictions on airline-type operations. Runway 04/22 and runway 18/36 are both marked as not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations when scheduled passenger flights exceed 9 seats or non-scheduled passenger flights exceed 30 seats. This leaves runway 17/35 and runway 12/30 as the usable surfaces for larger scheduled and charter passenger operations at KSLN. Dispatchers planning airline-category flights into Salina Regional should route around 04/22 and 18/36 accordingly.
Is customs clearance available onsite at Salina Regional?
Salina Regional, KSLN, does not have onsite customs clearance. The nearest customs facility is at Wichita, KICT, located 69.26 nautical miles away. Flight crews requiring customs processing near Salina must plan a stop or clearance arrangement at that facility instead. This distance should be factored into routing and fuel planning for any international arrival intending to use KSLN as a destination.
What helicopter pads are available at KSLN and what are their weight limits?
Salina Regional Airport, KSLN, has six helicopter landing pads designated H1 through H6, all with paved surfaces. Pads H2 and H3 are limited to 6,000 pounds, while pads H4 and H5 are limited to 25,000 pounds. Pads H3, H4, H5, and H6 see extensive use for training activity. All helipads at KSLN are restricted to daylight use only, and pad H1 requires ingress and egress between 070 and 040 degrees to avoid the control tower.
What kind of military activity takes place at Salina Regional?
Salina Regional, KSLN, supports Air National Guard operations with ramp space accommodating up to 80 fighter aircraft. The Smoky Hill ANG Weapons Range lies 16 nautical miles to the southwest, and range time requires coordination in advance. The field also offers military billeting, logistics equipment, and ordnance storage for Class 1.3 through 1.4 materials. Army National Guard operations at KSLN run roughly 1300-2300Z Tuesday through Friday with occasional Saturday activity, and limited UH-60 maintenance and service are available on request through Army Guard operations.