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McConnell Air Force Base.
Wichita, Kansas · 1,371 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.7/5
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51 ratings
1
Operators based
1,371
Elevation ft
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Field standing
#13 / 37
Kansas airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 51 Google ratings , ranked against 37 rated KS fields.
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
McConnell Air Force Base (KIAB / IAB) sits in Wichita, Kansas, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 1,371 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
For charter flyers, IAB is a home base: Clemens Aviation operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT, 8 nm), Hutchinson Municipal Airport (HUT, 39 nm), and Ponca City Regional Airport (PNC, 54 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 12,007-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from IAB are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as 22nd Air Refueling Wing and 931st Air Refueling Group. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from IAB to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
KIAB
IATA
IAB
FAA / Local
IAB
Elevation
1,371 ft
Coordinates
37.6219° N · 97.2682° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs KS fields
state range 754–4,219 ft
At 1,371 ft, IAB sits lower than 53% of the 49 Kansas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 12,007 ft
- 01R/19L12,007 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 01L/19R12,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,007 ft
IAB's 12,007 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 8nmICTWichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National AirportWichita
- 39nmHUTHutchinson Municipal AirportHutchinson
- 54nmPNCPonca City Regional AirportPonca City
- 72nmSLNSalina Municipal AirportSalina
- 83nmENDVance Air Force BaseEnid
- 85nmCNUChanute Martin Johnson AirportChanute
Location
Open the full mapKIAB · McConnell Air Force Base · Wichita, KS
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from IAB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas (DAL) | 288 nm | 1h 4m |
| Denver (DEN) | 372 nm | 1h 16m |
| Austin (AUS) | 446 nm | 1h 26m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 461 nm | 1h 28m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 468 nm | 1h 29m |
| Houston (HOU) | 489 nm | 1h 32m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 505 nm | 1h 34m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 516 nm | 1h 36m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use IAB?
- McConnell Air Force Base's longest paved runway is 12,007 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at IAB?
- McConnell Air Force Base has 2 runways; the longest measures 12,007 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at IAB?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list McConnell Air Force Base as a home base, including Clemens Aviation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to IAB?
- The closest alternate is Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT), about 8 nm away, followed by Hutchinson Municipal Airport (HUT) at 39 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from IAB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Dallas about 1h 4m (288 nm), Denver about 1h 16m (372 nm), Austin about 1h 26m (446 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.