Scott City Municipal (KTQK), Kansas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Scott City Municipal Airport (KTQK) is a public-use, non-towered field in western Kansas serving business aviation traffic at an elevation of 2,969 feet. The airport's primary runway, 17/35, is a 5,002-foot concrete surface suitable for a range of turbine equipment, supplemented by a shorter turf crosswind runway. Customs clearance is not available onsite; the nearest customs point is Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (KICT), roughly 170 nautical miles away.
Runways
Scott City Municipal has two paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 17/35, is 5,002 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
Scott City Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5:30pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Scott City Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National (KICT), 171 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Scott City Municipal recorded 1,001 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KTQK builds through the second half of the year and peaks in October, well above the February low point.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 122 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Scott City Municipal averages 21.3 days above 90°F in July, 30.7 freeze days in January and 1.8 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92.5°F, and January the coldest, at 43.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Scott City Municipal has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Runway 17/35 medium intensity runway lighting (MIRL) is preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate the runway end identifier lights (REIL) and precision approach path indicators (PAPI) on Runways 17 and 35, use CTAF.
Runway 08/26 is marked with painted tires.
The controlling obstruction exceeds a 45-degree slope.
Numerous birds are in the vicinity of the airport.
A public telephone is available 24 hours a day.
The surface is rough, with multiple rodent holes.
For clearance delivery, contact Denver Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC).
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Scott City Municipal has five airfields within 46 NM. The closest is Mark Hoard Memorial, 21.95 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is jet fuel available at KTQK?
Scott City Municipal Airport carries both 100LL and Jet A on the field. Fuel service aligns with the field's published attendance schedule, seven days a week from 0800 to 1730 local. Outside those hours, dispatchers should plan fuel loads accordingly since no separate self-service note is listed. KTQK is a non-towered field, so fuel coordination outside attendance hours should be arranged in advance with airport management. The primary runway, 17/35, is a 5,002-foot concrete surface long enough to support most business turbine equipment drawing on Jet A.
What runway options does Scott City Municipal offer?
Scott City Municipal Airport has two runways: 17/35, a paved 5,002-foot by 75-foot concrete strip, and 08/26, a 2,145-foot by 60-foot turf runway. The turf runway is marked with painted tires rather than standard paint markings. Surface condition notes for 08/26 describe it as rough, with multiple rodent holes reported. Given that condition, operators considering the turf runway at KTQK should treat it as unimproved and inspect suitability before use. The paved 17/35 remains the primary runway for scheduled business aviation traffic.
Are there obstacles to be aware of at KTQK?
Yes, a controlling obstruction near Scott City Municipal Airport exceeds a 45-degree slope, according to the field's published obstruction clearance data. This is a steeper obstacle gradient than typical clearance surfaces assume, so departure and arrival planning should account for it, particularly on the runway end it affects. The airport also reports numerous birds in the vicinity, an additional factor for approach and departure briefings. KTQK is non-towered, so pilots coordinate on CTAF for traffic and should factor wildlife activity into their situational awareness on arrival and departure.
How does lighting work at Scott City Municipal?
Runway 17/35 at Scott City Municipal Airport has medium intensity runway lights (MIRL) that default to a low intensity preset. Pilots can increase MIRL intensity and activate the runway end identifier lights (REIL) and precision approach path indicators (PAPI) on both Runway 17 and Runway 35 through CTAF. There is no tower at KTQK, so this pilot-controlled lighting setup is the only way to adjust intensity or bring up the visual approach aids. Crews planning night or low-visibility arrivals should confirm CTAF frequency and lighting activation procedure before arrival.
Where does KTQK's business aviation traffic fall across the year?
Scott City Municipal Airport recorded 1,001 business aviation operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with traffic concentrated in the fall months. October was the busiest month at 122 operations, followed by September at 102 and November at 92, well above the February low of 52. This seasonal pattern is worth factoring into scheduling and slot expectations for operators planning trips to KTQK later in the calendar year. The airport's overall annual operations total, including non-business aviation activity, reached 1,239 for the year.