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Airports / Kansas / PPF
Small airport · PPF
Tri-City Airport.
Parsons, Kansas · 900 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
Google rating
12 ratings
0
Operators based
900
Elevation ft
Parsons, KansasELEV 900 FTSmall airport
4.8
Google rating
12
Google reviews
ratings on Google
900
Field elevation
feet above sea level
20
Nearest alternate
nm to CNU
Field standing
#8 / 37
Kansas airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 12 Google ratings , ranked against 37 rated KS fields.
20 nm
To the nearest alternate
Chanute Martin Johnson Airport (CNU), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Tri-City Airport, listed as KPPF / PPF, is a general aviation field in Parsons, Kansas. The field lies at an elevation of 900 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
PPF has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Chanute Martin Johnson Airport (CNU, 20 nm), Joplin Regional Airport (JLN, 49 nm), and Tulsa International Airport (TUL, 70 nm). PPF offers a single 5,001-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of PPF vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Cherryvale AAFAF #9. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from PPF, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 4 reviews
Easy in & out
“The self-serve fuel kiosk and pumps were in good working order, making fueling quick and easy.”
Blake G5★ on Google
2/ 4 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The FBO lobby and restrooms were clean, well maintained, and provided a comfortable place to take a short break.”
Blake G5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KPPF
IATA
PPF
FAA / Local
PPF
Elevation
900 ft
Coordinates
37.3299° N · 95.5062° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs KS fields
state range 754–4,219 ft
At 900 ft, PPF sits lower than 88% of the 49 Kansas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,001 ft
- 17/355,001 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,001 ft
PPF's 5,001 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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.
- 20nmCNUChanute Martin Johnson AirportChanute
- 49nmJLNJoplin Regional AirportJoplin
- 70nmTULTulsa International AirportTulsa
- 81nmRVSTulsa Riverside AirportTulsa
- 84nmPNCPonca City Regional AirportPonca City
- 85nmXNANorthwest Arkansas National AirportFayetteville/Springdale/Rogers
Location
Open the full mapKPPF · Tri-City Airport · Parsons, KS
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PPF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas (DAL) | 277 nm | 1h 3m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 431 nm | 1h 24m |
| Austin (AUS) | 442 nm | 1h 26m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 448 nm | 1h 27m |
| Denver (DEN) | 456 nm | 1h 28m |
| Houston (HOU) | 462 nm | 1h 28m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 547 nm | 1h 40m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 554 nm | 1h 41m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PPF?
- Tri-City Airport's longest paved runway is 5,001 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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 PPF?
- Tri-City Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to PPF?
- The closest alternate is Chanute Martin Johnson Airport (CNU), about 20 nm away, followed by Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) at 49 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PPF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Dallas about 1h 3m (277 nm), Nashville about 1h 24m (431 nm), Austin about 1h 26m (442 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.