Airports / Kansas / CNU
Chanute Martin Johnson Airport.
Chanute, Kansas · 1,002 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
4 ratings
0
Operators based
1,002
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#5 / 37
Kansas airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 4 Google ratings , ranked against 37 rated KS fields.
56 nm
To the nearest alternate
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN).
Overview
Chanute Martin Johnson Airport (KCNU / CNU) sits in Chanute, Kansas, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 1,002 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into CNU for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Joplin Regional Airport (JLN, 56 nm), Topeka Regional Airport (FOE, 77 nm), and Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP, 84 nm). With a single 4,254-foot paved runway, CNU can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from CNU depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Chanute.
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Field capability
ICAO
KCNU
IATA
CNU
FAA / Local
CNU
Elevation
1,002 ft
Coordinates
37.6682° N · 95.4867° W
Airspace
E · EchoClass E, EchoControlled airspace reaches the surface for instrument approaches, but there is no control tower on the field.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs KS fields
state range 754–4,219 ft
At 1,002 ft, CNU sits lower than 82% of the 49 Kansas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,254 ft
- 18/364,254 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,254 ft
CNU's 4,254 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 56nmJLNJoplin Regional AirportJoplin
- 77nmFOETopeka Regional AirportTopeka
- 84nmTOPPhilip Billard Municipal AirportTopeka
- 85nmIABMcConnell Air Force BaseWichita
- 90nmTULTulsa International AirportTulsa
- 92nmICTWichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National AirportWichita
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CNU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas (DAL) | 297 nm | 1h 5m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 433 nm | 1h 24m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 435 nm | 1h 25m |
| Denver (DEN) | 450 nm | 1h 27m |
| Austin (AUS) | 461 nm | 1h 28m |
| Houston (HOU) | 482 nm | 1h 31m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 543 nm | 1h 40m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 549 nm | 1h 41m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CNU?
- Chanute Martin Johnson Airport's longest paved runway is 4,254 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CNU?
- Chanute Martin Johnson Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,254 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CNU?
- The closest alternate is Joplin Regional Airport (JLN), about 56 nm away, followed by Topeka Regional Airport (FOE) at 77 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CNU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Dallas about 1h 5m (297 nm), Nashville about 1h 24m (433 nm), Chicago about 1h 25m (435 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.