Any Unknown or Unlisted Aircraft Manufacturer
Air Traffic Control Fully Certified
Communication Breakdown
ATC Issue All Types; Conflict Ground Conflict; Less Severe
Flight Crew Executed Go Around / Missed Approach
Human Factors; Procedure
Aircraft was descending into 1K1 on an instrument approach and executed an unplanned go-around due to numerous men and equipment on the runway. The airport was called and the Airport Manager reported that construction was being done on the runway and that he did not issue a NOTAM.
ICT Controller witnessed an unexpected go-around by an aircraft on an instrument approach into 1K1 reportedly due to men and equipment on the runway; no NOTAM was issued by the Airport Manager.