FAA Eyes Selling Airport Land for Kansas Highway Expansion
Published Date: 4/7/2026
Notice
Summary
The FAA is thinking about approving the sale of 36 acres of land at Strother Field Airport in Winfield, Kansas. This land will be sold to help with a highway project, and the sale won’t affect the airport’s future. People have until May 7, 2026, to share their thoughts before a final decision is made.
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36.03-Acre Airport Land Sale
The FAA is considering approval to release and sell 36.03 acres of Strother Field Airport property to the Kansas Department of Transportation for the Highway 77 Realignment Project. The sale would change the land from aeronautical to non‑aeronautical use, and the FAA stated the sale "does not and will not impact future aviation needs at the airport." Public comments are due by May 7, 2026.
Sale Proceeds to Retire Airport Bonds
The airport will receive fair market value for the 36.03 acres, and the proceeds from the sale will be used to retire airport bonds. The release and sale are being conducted under FAA procedures (49 U.S.C. 47107) and are subject to public comment through May 7, 2026.
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