Good point, Corrina. But for those of us who know Kansas, reality gives us a firmer foundation. It's like your wonderful descriptions of Melbourne in Aussie Rules, not to mention the footy grounds.
I've got relatives who went to the University of Kansas (KU) and hubby was born in Lawrence. So it is a real place to me. {re "Nighttime in the Daytime" chapter "Rock Chalk Jayhawk"}
Just note that the further west you go in Kansas, toward Colorado, the farming is harder and the land is drier. So Dodge City is not lush.
Also, as to airports, most are going to be small private airports or commuter flights to Wichita or Topeka. You're not going to fly directly from Granville Regional Airport to Metropolis.
Artemis
Good info here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airports_in_Kansas Also note, Kansas City Airport is in Missouri, not Kansas.
