Airport · ICAO · US
Class DSalina Municipal Airport
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FAA Airport Diagram · KSLN
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Runways at KSLN
8 runway ends on file. Longest: 12,301 ft. Max gradient: 0.79%
| Designator | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 180° | 12,301 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes | 0.21% |
| 35 | 360° | 12,301 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes | 0.21% |
| 12 | 132° | 6,510 ft | 100 ft | ASP | Yes | 0.21% |
| 30 | 312° | 6,510 ft | 100 ft | ASP | Yes | 0.21% |
| 18 | 180° | 4,301 ft | 75 ft | ASP | No | 0.79% |
| 36 | 360° | 4,301 ft | 75 ft | ASP | No | 0.79% |
| 04 | 049° | 3,648 ft | 75 ft | ASP | No | 0.40% |
| 22 | 229° | 3,648 ft | 75 ft | ASP | No | 0.40% |
Source: in-app airport database (runway lengths + headings), OurAirports for surface, width, lighting. Gradient computed from FAA NASR runway-end elevation deltas (the published RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of NASR rows; we derive it from the elevations the FAA does publish).
Communications
8 frequencies on file — tower, ground, ATIS, CTAF, approach, departure, etc.
- ATIS ATIS 120.150
- GND GND 121.900
- TWR TWR 119.300
- CTAF CTAF 119.300
- CNTR KANSAS CITY CNTR 134.900
- OPS ARNG OPS 49.950
- RDO WICHITA RDO 122.400
- UNIC UNICOM 122.950
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Navaids associated with KSLN
- NDB SL
Flory
0.34 MHz · TERMINAL · LOW
- VORTAC SLN
Salina
117.10 MHz · DME 117.10 · BOTH · HIGH
Field intel · synthesized from Chart Supplement
Plain-English translation of the Chart Supplement remarks for KSLN, anchored to the FAA's own text. Operational items first, advisory next, raw FAA prose at the bottom. Cycle 22JAN2026.
2 matched · 61 not yet translated
TL;DR
- ·Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.
Watch for
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Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.
wildlife hazard
All translated remarks (2)
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Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.
Raw FAA text · airport remarks · operational
birds invof airport.
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Airport attended 1400–2330Z‡. Self-service or limited operations outside attended hours.
Raw FAA text · airport remarks · advisory
Attended 1400–2330Z‡.
Not yet translated · raw FAA text (61 sentences)
Sentences our pattern matchers haven't yet templated. The full FAA text is authoritative — these aren't translation errors, just gaps in our rule library. Curators add new templates over time; coverage rises monotonically.
- ·KANSAS 135 SALINA RGNL (SLN)(KSLN) P (ARNG) 3 SW UTC–6(–5DT) N38º47.44´ W97º39.13´ 1288 B ARFF Index—See Remarks NOTAM FILE SLN MON Airport RWY 17–35: H12301X150 (ASPH–CONC) S–75, D–200, 2D–360, 2D/2D2–600 PCR 840 F/D/X/T HIRL RWY 17: MALS.
- ·PAPI(P4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 52´.
- ·PAPI(P4R)—GA 3.0º TCH 48´.
- ·RWY 12–30: H6510X100 (ASPH) S–55, D–68, 2D–125 PCR 176 F/D/X/T MIRL RWY 12: PAPI(P4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 45´.
- ·RWY 30: PAPI(P4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 45´.
- ·RWY 18–36: H4301X75 (ASPH) S–30 PCN 11 F/C/Y/U No Part 121/Part 380 Ops RWY 04–22: H3648X75 (ASPH) S–100, D–135, 2D–230 PCN 5 F/C/Y/U 0.5% up SW No Part 121/Part 380 Ops RWY 22: Bldg.
- ·RWY 04: TORA–3648 TODA–3648 ASDA–3648 LDA–3648 RWY 12: TORA–6510 TODA–6510 ASDA–6510 LDA–6510 RWY 17: TORA–12300 TODA–12300 ASDA–12300 LDA–12300 RWY 18: TORA–4300 TODA–4300 ASDA–4300 LDA–4300 RWY 22: TORA–3648 TODA–3648 ASDA–3648 LDA–3648 RWY 30: TORA–6510 TODA–6510 ASDA–6510 LDA–6510 RWY 35: TORA–12300 TODA–12300 ASDA–12300 LDA–12300 RWY 36: TORA–4300 TODA–4300 ASDA–4300 LDA–4300
- ·S4 FUEL 100LL, JET A OX 1 LGT When twr clsd ACTIVATE MIRL Rwy 12–30, PAPI Rwy 12 and Rwy 30, HIRL Rwy 17–35, MALS and PAPI Rwy 17 and Rwy 35; MALSR Rwy 35—CTAF MILITARY— JASU 2(A/M32–95) 2(AM32–60B) 1(A/M32–86D) FUEL A+ (C785–825–6261) (NC–100LL, A) FLUID LPOX HPOX LPNIT LOX (72 hr notice) De–icing svc Type I and Type 4 OIL 0–128–148 avbl quart cans.
- ·Noise abatement: Heavy and mil acft TPA at 2,800 MSL or above.
- ·Attended continuously. 100LL self svc fueling station located south of Kansas ANG.
- ·No line of sight, all rwys due to gradient, topography and trees.
- ·Seasonal mowing ops adjacent to rwys and twys.
- ·PPR 24 hrs for unsked acr opns with more than 30 psger seats call amgr 785–827–3914.
- ·ARFF Index B provdd Sun–Sat 1200–0400Z‡ (0600–2200 local).
- ·Btn 0001–0459 local ACFT opns involving acft with more than 9 psgr seats are not auth in excess of 15 mins bfr or aft sked arr or dep times w/o prior coord with amgr to confirm that ARFF svcs are avbl prior to lndg or tkof, call arpt manager 785–827–3914.
- ·Gnd support and logistics equip avbl incl tugs, bobtails, tow bars and airstairs.
- ·: ARNG Opr 1300–2300Z‡ Tue–Fri; ocnl Sat exc hol.
- ·ARNG, AR and A ctc ARNG OPS prior to ldg or call 785–827–3914 for liason.
- ·Ramp space avbl to accommodate up to 80 fighters.
- ·Smoky Hill ANG Weapons Range 16 NM to the southwest.
- ·Coord range time at dsn 743–7600 ext 148.
- ·Transient army acft ctc Salina Guard OPS on 229.8 or 34.10 sc red.
- ·Limited UH–60 svc and maintenance avbl.
- ·TRAN ALERT Trans svc avbl at FBO.
- ·Logistical svc avbl for dets and RON at FBO.
- ·Ltd to fuel, oil, O2, parking and hangar.
- ·DOD contractor at C800–748–8260, C785–825–6261.
- ·AIRPORT MANAGER: 785-827-3914
- ·ASOS 120.15 (785) 823–3402.
- ·CTAF 119.3 ATIS 120.15 UNICOM 122.95 RCO 122.4 (WICHITA RADIO) ®KANSAS CITY CENTER APP/DEP CON 134.9 TOWER 119.3 124.35 (1300–0500Z‡) GND CON 121.9 CLEARANCE DELIVERY PHONE: For CD if una to ctc on FSS freq, ctc Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508.
+ 31 more sentences · see Chart Supplement page below for the full text
Field profile
Use
Public-use
Ownership
Public
Scheduled service
Yes
Chart Supplement
FAA Chart Supplement entry for KSLN — runway, frequencies, FBO, fuel, hours, NOTAMs, special procedures.
NTSB events at KSLN
38 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport .
Total events
18
since 1982
Fatal
0
0.0% of total
Last 5 years
1
≈ 0.2/yr
Last 10 years
3
≈ 0.3/yr
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Operations volume
FAA TAF · history through 2024
Peak: 97,971 ops in 2002
2024 total
68,408
10-yr total
739,471
2024 mix
AC/AT 26% · GA 68% · Mil 6%
Events / million ops
4.1
last 10 years
Fatal / million ops
0.00
approximate · 10-yr scaled
Last 10 years · n=3
- Controlled flight into terrain 1
- Other 1
- Hard landing 1
All time · n=38
- Other 25
- Fuel exhaustion / starvation 2
- Loss of control 2
- Hard landing 2
- Engine failure / power loss 2
- Controlled flight into terrain 2
- Gear-up landing 1
- Weather · wind / icing / convective 1
Categories derived from NTSB Findings descriptions and probable-cause text via deterministic rule matching. "Other" includes cases where the agency record didn't surface enough text to classify.
Designees in KS
Every aviation professional and organization in the same state as KSLN — instructors, examiners, mechanics, schools, FBOs, flying clubs, repair shops, EAA chapters. Click any category to drill into the full directory.
CFI
852
Flight Instructors
A&P
3,852
Mechanics
AME
34
Medical Examiners (AME)
DME
12
Mechanic Examiners (DME)
DAR-F
8
Manufacturing Airworthiness (DAR-F)
DAR-T
7
Maintenance Airworthiness (DAR-T)
DER-Y
10
Engineering — Company (DER-Y)
DER-T
70
Engineering — Consultant (DER-T)
SAE
23
Specialty Aircraft Examiners (SAE)
TCE
98
Training Center Evaluators (TCE)
ODA
14
Organizational Designations
Schools
28
Flight Schools
FBO
75
Fixed Base Operators
Clubs
14
Flying Clubs
Repair
4
Repair / Maintenance Shops
EAA
13
EAA Chapters
DPEs near KSLN
Closest FAA Designated Pilot Examiners by great-circle distance from the field. Distances measured city-centroid to airport — useful as a first cut, not a guarantee of exam location. Click any designee for their authorizations and contact info.
| Designee | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony B Condon | Salina | KS | 2 nm |
| Brandy Suzonne Shaw | Salina | KS | 2 nm |
| William Robert Mcdonald | Salina | KS | 2 nm |
| Shane Scott De Weese | Hutchinson | KS | 45 nm |
| Michael Eugene Tevis | Andale | KS | 60 nm |
| Christopher Dale Bleakney | Wichita | KS | 68 nm |
| Donald James Obreiter | Wichita | KS | 68 nm |
| Gregory James Pavlish | Wichita | KS | 68 nm |
| Kirby Victor Ortega | Wichita | KS | 68 nm |
| Matthew Aaron Teller | Wichita | KS | 68 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.
CFIs near KSLN
Closest active flight instructors by city-centroid distance. Pulled from the FAA airmen registry — ratings shown reflect the certificate on file. Drill into the state directory for filters by rating, medical, and pilot level.
| Instructor | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Dee Hassler | Salina | KS | 2 nm |
| Harry Hugh Irvin | Salina | KS | 2 nm |
| Stephen Daniel Young | Salina | KS | 2 nm |
| Troy Dale Brockway | Salina | KS | 2 nm |
| Brian Andrew Nold | Salina | KS | 2 nm |
| Eric Joseph Shappee | Salina | KS | 2 nm |
| John Jamieson Dahl | Salina | KS | 2 nm |
| Zachariah Craig Powell | Salina | KS | 2 nm |
| Samuel Richard Finan | Salina | KS | 2 nm |
| Ryan Joseph Keller | Salina | KS | 2 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
A&P mechanics near KSLN
Closest certificated mechanics by city-centroid distance. Airframe (A), Powerplant (P), and Inspection Authorization (IA) are the ratings that matter for annuals, 100-hours, and major repairs.
| Mechanic | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Joseph Pahls | Salina | KS | 2 nm |
| Stephen Daniel Young | Salina | KS | 2 nm |
| Brian Andrew Nold | Salina | KS | 2 nm |
| Jesse Le Bradley | Salina | KS | 2 nm |
| Steven Michael Locklear | Salina | KS | 2 nm |
| Mohammed Saleh B Barnawi | Salina | KS | 2 nm |
| David E Aulner | Salina | KS | 2 nm |
| Stephen Joe Chrisman | Salina | KS | 2 nm |
| Lloyd Christian Davis | Salina | KS | 2 nm |
| Donald Ray Farmer | Salina | KS | 2 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
Repair stations near KSLN
Closest repair, avionics, paint, and interior shops by airport location. These are the businesses you'll fly the airplane to — not just the certificate-holders nearby. Click any shop for details and contact info.
| Shop | Distance |
|---|---|
| Eno Aviation Garnett, KS | 118 nm |
| Butler Avionics, Inc New Century, KS | 129 nm |
| West Maintenance New Century, KS | 129 nm |
| Wrenn Aviation Enid, OK | 145 nm |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Kansas City Kansas City, MO | 148 nm |
| Mike's Aircraft Repair Pittsburg, KS | 160 nm |
| ForwardVue Aviation Claremore, OK | 182 nm |
| Red Man Aviation Tulsa, OK | 184 nm |
| Higginsville Avionics, LLC. Higginsville, MO | 187 nm |
| Avionics Services, Inc. Norman, OK | 213 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.
Canonical references
The agency-of-record links pilots use for KSLN: charts, weather, NOTAMs, accident records. We surface them all from one URL — no SEO sludge, no clickthrough farms.
- FAA Chart Supplement (CSUP) A/FD entry — official FAA ↗
- SkyVector — sectional + IFR charts Charts, runways, fuel, NOTAMs ↗
- AirNav — frequencies, FBOs, fuel Pilot-facing summary ↗
- NTSB CAROL — accident search Filter by airport name ↗
- FAA Notice to Air Missions NOTAMs (live) ↗
- aviationweather.gov — METAR / TAF Live observation ↗