Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (KICT) sits 5 miles west of downtown Wichita, Kansas. The field handles modest commercial service (Southwest, American, Delta, United, Allegiant) and a substantial flow of business aviation, particularly because Wichita is the historical heart of the US business aviation manufacturing industry — Beechcraft (now Textron Aviation), Cessna (Textron), Bombardier Learjet, and Hawker were all founded or substantially based in Wichita.
The two runways at KICT (1L/19R 10,301 ft, 1R/19L 7,302 ft) handle every current business jet without restriction. Multiple FBOs (Signature, Yingling Aviation, Aircraft Spruce among them) handle business movements with substantial hangar capacity reflecting the airport's manufacturer heritage. Field elevation is 1,333 feet, with modest summer density-altitude considerations on hot Kansas days (100°F+ in summer). The dominant operational considerations are tornado-alley severe weather in spring (KICT sits in the heart of the Plains tornado belt), summer thunderstorms with heavy hail risk, and winter ice events. Ground time to downtown Wichita is 10 minutes; the Cessna / Textron campus is 15.
Frequently asked questions about Wichita Eisenhower National Airport
What is KICT airport?+
KICT is the ICAO code for Wichita Eisenhower National Airport (IATA ICT), located in Wichita, KS.
What does ICT stand for?+
ICT is the IATA code for Wichita Eisenhower National Airport (ICAO KICT) in Wichita, KS.
Where is Wichita Eisenhower National Airport?+
Wichita Eisenhower National Airport is located in Wichita, KS.
Does Wichita Eisenhower National Airport have commercial airline service?+
Yes — Wichita Eisenhower National Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.
How long is the runway at Wichita Eisenhower National Airport?+
The longest runway at Wichita Eisenhower National Airport measures 10,302 ft (3,140 m).
What is the elevation of Wichita Eisenhower National Airport?+
Wichita Eisenhower National Airport sits at 1,333 ft above sea level.
What timezone is Wichita Eisenhower National Airport in?+
Wichita Eisenhower National Airport operates on America/Chicago.
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