Waco Regional Airport (KACT)
Medium airport · Waco, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Waco Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KACT |
| IATA | ACT |
| Elevation | 516 ft (157 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°36'41" W 97°13'50" 31.61130, -97.23050 |
| Location | Waco, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,107 ft (2166 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 5,103 ft (1555 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Waco Regional Airport at a glance
Waco Regional Airport is a medium airport in Waco, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as ACT. The field elevation of 516 ft (157 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KACT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 01/19 — offers 7,107 ft (2166 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KACT shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Waco Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport | KTPL | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield | KGRK | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Mid-Way Regional Airport | KJWY | 99 km (53 NM) |
| NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field | KNFW | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Fort Worth Meacham International Airport | KFTW | 135 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Waco Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 516 ft field elevation of Waco Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Waco Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Waco Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Waco Regional Airport is KACT, and its IATA code is ACT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Waco Regional Airport above sea level?
Waco Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 516 feet (157 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Waco Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.6113, -97.2305 — in Waco, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport, about 54 km away.
Does KACT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KACT appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Waco Regional Airport?
Waco Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 7,107 ft (2166 m) with a ASP surface.