Sublette Municipal (19S), Kansas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Sublette Municipal Airport, identified locally as 19S, is a public-use general aviation field in Sublette, Kansas, sitting at 2,911 feet elevation. The airport is unattended and untowered, with a single paved runway supplemented by a turf strip for lighter traffic. Business aviation activity is modest, reflecting the airport's role as a regional stop rather than a hub, and the nearest customs port of entry is Amarillo (KAMA), roughly 143 nautical miles distant. Several municipal airports lie within a 20 to 30 nautical mile radius, including Montezuma, Garden City Regional, and Liberal Mid-America Regional.
Runways
Sublette Municipal has two paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 17/35, is 4,498 ft long and 60 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Sublette Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Rick Husband Amarillo International (KAMA), 143 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Sublette Municipal recorded 50 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in November. Business aviation traffic at Sublette Municipal Airport (19S) is concentrated most heavily in November, with the remaining months showing lighter and more variable activity.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 9 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Sublette Municipal averages 21.9 days above 90°F in July, 29.8 freeze days in January and 1.2 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94.4°F, and January the coldest, at 49.0°F.
Weather station is 7.7 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Sublette Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
A 150-foot lit grain elevator is located south of runway 08/26, approximately 2,750 feet away.
A 17-foot obstruction runs parallel to the runway.
The runway surface is rough, with animal holes present.
For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Sublette Municipal has five airfields within 28 NM. The closest is Montezuma Municipal, 18.08 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at Sublette Municipal Airport (19S)?
Sublette Municipal Airport, local identifier 19S, has two runways. Runway 17/35 is paved asphalt, 4,498 feet long and 60 feet wide. Runway 08/26 is a 2,300-foot turf strip, 100 feet wide, used by lighter piston traffic. There is no tower, and the field operates unattended.
Is there fuel available at 19S?
Fuel type data for Sublette Municipal Airport (19S) is not specified in current records. Pilots planning a stop should confirm fuel availability directly before arrival, since the field is unattended and no attendant schedule covers fuel dispensing. Nearby airports such as Garden City Regional or Liberal Mid-America Regional may serve as alternates for fuel planning.
Does Sublette Municipal Airport (19S) have customs clearance onsite?
Sublette Municipal Airport (19S) does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs-capable airport is Amarillo, identified as KAMA, located approximately 143 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance need to route through KAMA or another designated port of entry rather than clearing directly at 19S.
What obstacles or surface conditions should pilots know about at 19S?
Sublette Municipal Airport (19S) has a 150-foot lit grain elevator located south of runway 08/26, roughly 2,750 feet away. There is also a 17-foot obstruction running parallel to the runway. The runway surface itself is reported as rough, with animal holes noted as a hazard, so pilots should exercise caution during landing rollout.