2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“New Century AirCenter is a well maintained and efficient airport facility catering to both private and commercial aviation.”
Robert Nealy5★ on Google
Airports / Kansas / JCI
Small airport · JCI
New Century AirCenter Airport.
New Century, Kansas · 1,087 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
118 ratings
0
Operators based
1,087
Elevation ft
New Century, KansasELEV 1,087 FTSmall airport
4.7
Google rating
118
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
1,087
Field elevation
feet above sea level
22
Nearest alternate
nm to MKC
Field standing
#11 / 37
Kansas airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 118 Google ratings , ranked against 37 rated KS fields.
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in New Century, Kansas, New Century AirCenter Airport (KIXD / JCI) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 1,087 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into JCI for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC, 22 nm), Kansas City International Airport (MCI, 29 nm), and Topeka Regional Airport (FOE, 37 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 7,339-foot paved runway, JCI can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from JCI depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under NUU and KNUU. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from New Century.
3 FBOs serve KIXD. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Advanced Jet Center / QuickTurn Central
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 06:00-20:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-20:00
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +11 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
New Century Air Service FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 07:00-17:00, Sun 08:00-19:00; 24-hr self-serve fuel access for approved customers
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Fuel
- +8 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support New Century Aircenter, Olathe
Your FBO? Claim it, freeOriginally constructed as a Naval auxiliary field during World War II, New Century Air Center Airport currently ranks as the fourth busiest airport in the state of Kansas.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 06:00-22:00, Sat-Sun 07:00-19:00; call-out available on request
- Unicom 129.0
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Hotel help
- +16 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Staff are professional, knowledgeable, and helpful, ensuring smooth operations and a positive experience for pilots, passengers, and visitors.”
Robert Nealy5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for New Century AirCenter Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KIXD
IATA
JCI
FAA / Local
IXD
Elevation
1,087 ft
Coordinates
38.8309° N · 94.8903° 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
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs KS fields
state range 754–4,219 ft
At 1,087 ft, JCI sits lower than 73% of the 49 Kansas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,339 ft
- 18/367,339 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04/225,132 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,339 ft
JCI's 7,339 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 22nmMKCCharles B. Wheeler Downtown AirportKansas City
- 29nmMCIKansas City International AirportKansas City
- 37nmFOETopeka Regional AirportTopeka
- 37nmTOPPhilip Billard Municipal AirportTopeka
- 57nmSTJRosecrans Memorial AirportSt Joseph
- 63nmSZLWhiteman Air Force BaseKnob Noster
Location
Open the full mapKIXD · New Century AirCenter Airport · New Century, KS
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from JCI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 371 nm | 1h 16m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 372 nm | 1h 16m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 423 nm | 1h 23m |
| Denver (DEN) | 458 nm | 1h 28m |
| Austin (AUS) | 536 nm | 1h 39m |
| Houston (HOU) | 552 nm | 1h 41m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 559 nm | 1h 42m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 561 nm | 1h 42m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use JCI?
- New Century AirCenter Airport's longest paved runway is 7,339 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 JCI?
- New Century AirCenter Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,339 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at New Century AirCenter Airport?
- 3 FBOs serve JCI: Advanced Jet Center / QuickTurn Central, New Century Air Service FBO and Signature Flight Support New Century Aircenter, Olathe. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to JCI?
- The closest alternate is Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), about 22 nm away, followed by Kansas City International Airport (MCI) at 29 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from JCI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 16m (371 nm), Dallas about 1h 16m (372 nm), Nashville about 1h 23m (423 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.