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McConnell Air Force Base (KIAB/IAB) — Wichita, United States
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Tower
- 127.25
- Runways
- 01L/19R, 01R/19L
- Elevation
- 1,371 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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79%
Data Complete
41 of 52 points
Missing: Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
4/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
0/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
3/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
39 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 16 on the ground · busiest hour 21:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: KIAB
- Name: McConnell Air Force Base
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Military
- Latitude: 37.621899
- Longitude: -97.268204
- Elevation: 1371 ft
- Country: United States
- Municipality: Wichita
- IATA Code: IAB
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 01L/19R
- Designation: 01L/19R
- Dimensions: 3658x46m
- Surface: CON
- PCN: 94
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 01R/19L
- Designation: 01R/19L
- Dimensions: 3660x46m
- Surface: PEM
- PCN: 75
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 127.250 MHz
- Ground: 118.000 MHz
- Operations: 121.500, 243.000, 372.200 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 120.600 MHz
- ATIS: 124.650 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
McConnell Air Force Base operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +1 316-759-3835
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Not recorded
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- APIS Required: Not recorded
- GAR Required: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Airport Services
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United States Permit Requirements
Fast
Landing: 1d
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:
No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.
Active NOTAMs
M1216/26
caution
Runway restriction
RWY 01R/19L WET WITH LESS THAN 1/10 INCH OF STANDING WATER
2026-10-27 11:51 UTC
2026-10-28 23:59 UTC
M1216/
caution
Runway restriction
RWY 01R/19L WET WITH LESS THAN 1/10 INCH OF STANDING WATER
2026-10-27 11:51 UTC
2026-10-28 23:59 UTC
M1215/26
caution
Runway restriction
RWY 01L/19R WET WITH LESS THAN 1/10 INCH OF STANDING WATER
2026-10-27 11:50 UTC
2026-10-28 23:59 UTC
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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 16:10 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of KIAB?
- McConnell Air Force Base operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
- What is the tower frequency at KIAB?
- The tower frequency at McConnell Air Force Base is 127.25 MHz.
- Does KIAB require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
- Where is KIAB located?
- McConnell Air Force Base (KIAB) is located in Wichita, United States.
- What is the IATA code for KIAB?
- The IATA code for McConnell Air Force Base is IAB.
- How long is the runway at KIAB?
- The main runway at McConnell Air Force Base (01L/19R) measures 3658x46m.