Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (KYKN)
Medium airport · Yankton, South Dakota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Chan Gurney Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KYKN |
| IATA | YKN |
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°55'0" W 97°23'9" 42.91670, -97.38590 |
| Location | Yankton, South Dakota, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,380 ft (1030 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 6,094 ft (1857 m) | 100 ft | CON | Yes |
Chan Gurney Municipal Airport at a glance
Chan Gurney Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Yankton, South Dakota, United States, known to airline systems as YKN. The field elevation of 1,306 ft (398 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KYKN are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 6,094 ft (1857 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KYKN shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Chan Gurney Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls Regional Airport | KFSD | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field | KSUX | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Karl Stefan Memorial Airport | KOFK | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Columbus Municipal Airport | KOLU | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Huron Regional Airport | KHON | 177 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chan Gurney Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,306 ft field elevation of Chan Gurney Municipal Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Chan Gurney Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chan Gurney Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chan Gurney Municipal Airport is KYKN, and its IATA code is YKN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chan Gurney Municipal Airport above sea level?
Chan Gurney Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 1,306 feet (398 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chan Gurney Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.9167, -97.3859 — in Yankton, South Dakota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sioux Falls Regional Airport, about 91 km away.
Does KYKN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KYKN appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Chan Gurney Municipal Airport?
Chan Gurney Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,094 ft (1857 m) with a CON surface.