Quinter Air Strip

The designation 'Quinter Air Strip' (US-10548) refers to the original, unpaved turf runway at this location. It was not 'closed' in the traditional sense of abandonment. Instead, the site underwent a significant upgrade and redevelopment project around 2005. This project involved closing the original turf strip to construct a modern, paved asphalt runway. The reason for this change was to improve safety, accommodate a wider range of general aviation aircraft, and enhance the airport's utility for the community, effectively transforming it from a basic airstrip into the current Quinter Municipal Airport (K74).

The site is the location of the active and operational Quinter Municipal Airport (FAA LID: K74). The original turf strip has been replaced by a paved asphalt runway (17/35) measuring 3,400 by 60 feet. A parallel turf runway often exists alongside the paved one for pilots who prefer it. The airport is publicly owned by the City of Quinter and serves general aviation traffic, including single-engine and light twin-engine aircraft, for business, agricultural, and recreational purposes. The airport has basic facilities typical of a small municipal field, such as aircraft tie-downs.

The airfield at this location has served the Quinter, Kansas, community for decades, likely since at least the 1960s. Initially operating as a private or basic public-use unpaved airstrip, it was a vital asset for the local agricultural industry, supporting crop dusting and other aerial application operations. It also served general aviation pilots for personal and business travel, connecting the rural community to the broader region. Operations were limited to smaller, light aircraft capable of handling turf runways. Its evolution from a simple grass strip to a paved municipal airport reflects the community's commitment to maintaining local aviation infrastructure.

Not applicable. The airport was never permanently closed or abandoned; it was redeveloped and upgraded. It remains an active public-use airport with no plans for closure. Future prospects would involve potential upgrades or maintenance to the existing facilities rather than a 'reopening'.