McConnell Air Force Base (KIAB)
Medium airport · Wichita, Kansas, United States
Airport data
| Name | McConnell Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KIAB |
| IATA | IAB |
| Elevation | 1,371 ft (418 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°37'19" W 97°16'6" 37.62190, -97.26820 |
| Location | Wichita, Kansas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01L/19R | 12,000 ft (3658 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 01R/19L | 12,007 ft (3660 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
McConnell Air Force Base at a glance
McConnell Air Force Base is a medium airport in Wichita, Kansas, United States, known to airline systems as IAB. The field elevation of 1,371 ft (418 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KIAB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 01R/19L — offers 12,007 ft (3660 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01R points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KIAB 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 McConnell Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport | KICT | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Hutchinson Municipal Airport | KHUT | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Ponca City Regional Airport | KPNC | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Salina Municipal Airport | KSLN | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Vance Air Force Base | KEND | 154 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for McConnell Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,371 ft field elevation of McConnell Air Force Base 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 McConnell Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of McConnell Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of McConnell Air Force Base is KIAB, and its IATA code is IAB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is McConnell Air Force Base above sea level?
McConnell Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 1,371 feet (418 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is McConnell Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 37.6219, -97.2682 — in Wichita, Kansas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, about 14 km away.
Does KIAB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KIAB 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 McConnell Air Force Base?
McConnell Air Force Base has 2 runways. The longest, 01R/19L, measures 12,007 ft (3660 m) with a PEM surface.