Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (KICT)
Medium airport · Wichita, Kansas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KICT |
| IATA | ICT |
| Elevation | 1,333 ft (406 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°39'1" W 97°25'43" 37.65031, -97.42858 |
| Location | Wichita, Kansas, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01L/19R | 10,302 ft (3140 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 01R/19L | 7,302 ft (2226 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 14/32 | 6,301 ft (1921 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport at a glance
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport is a medium airport in Wichita, Kansas, United States, known to airline systems as ICT. The field elevation of 1,333 ft (406 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KICT 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 3 runways, the longest — 01L/19R — offers 10,302 ft (3140 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01L points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KICT 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 Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| McConnell Air Force Base | KIAB | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Hutchinson Municipal Airport | KHUT | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Ponca City Regional Airport | KPNC | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Salina Municipal Airport | KSLN | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Vance Air Force Base | KEND | 152 km (82 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,333 ft field elevation of Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National 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 Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport
What is the ICAO code of Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport is KICT, and its IATA code is ICT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport above sea level?
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport sits at an elevation of 1,333 feet (406 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.6503, -97.4286 — in Wichita, Kansas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is McConnell Air Force Base, about 14 km away.
Does KICT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KICT 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 Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport?
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 01L/19R, measures 10,302 ft (3140 m) with a CON surface.