Rans Airport (8KS4) — Hays, KS

Rans Airport (8KS4)
8KS4
Rans Airport (8KS4)
Hays, KS
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Rans Airport (8KS4) is a private-use airport located in Hays, KS. The airport sits at an elevation of 2100 feet above mean sea level. It features 1 runway.

Location & QuickFacts
FAA Information Effective 2026-09-03
Airport Identifier 8KS4
Airport Status Operational
Longitude/Latitude 99°21'3.3750" W / 38°54'18.0410" N
-99.350938 / 38.905011 (Estimated)
Elevation 2100.00 ft / 640.08 m (Estimated)
Land 34 acres
From nearest city 2 nautical miles NW of Hays, KS
Location Ellis County, KS
Magnetic Variation 08E (1995)
Owner & Manager
Ownership Privately owned
Owner RANS DESIGNS INC.
Address 4600 US HWY 183 ALT
HAYS, KS 67601-9736
Phone number 785-625-6346
Manager RANDY SCHLITTER
Address 4600 US HWY 183 ALT
HAYS, KS 67601-9736
Phone number 785-625-6346
Airport Operations and Facilities
Airport Use Private
Wind indicator Yes
Segmented Circle No
Control Tower NON-ATCT
Sectional chart WICHITA
Region ACE - Central
Responsible ARTCC ZKC - KANSAS CITY
Tie-in FSS ICT - WICHITA
FSS on Airport No
FSS Toll Free 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Runway Information
Runway 17/35
Dimensions 1200 x 30 ft (366 x 9 m)
Surface TURF
Surface treatment
17 35
Traffic pattern Left Left
Remarks
  • FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
  • PRVDD MAINTAIN A CLEAR APCH FOR A 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE & TRANSITIONAL SFC FOR 7:1 SLOPE.