Beech Factory Airport (BEC): Codes, Runways & Location
Beech Factory Airport (IATA: BEC · ICAO: KBEC) is a small airport serving Wichita, United States. It lies at 37.6945° N, 97.2150° W, 1408 ft (429 m) above sea level.
Overview of Beech Factory Airport
Beech Factory Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Wichita in United States. It is identified by the IATA code BEC and the ICAO code KBEC. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Beech Factory Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2439 m (8001 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1408 ft (429 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Cessna Aircraft Field (CEA) about 6 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,439 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Beech Factory Airport
Where is Beech Factory Airport located?
Beech Factory Airport is located in Wichita, United States. Its coordinates are 37.6945° N, 97.2150° W.
What is the airport code for Beech Factory Airport?
Beech Factory Airport has an IATA code of BEC and an ICAO code of KBEC.
How long is the runway at Beech Factory Airport?
Beech Factory Airport's longest runway is about 2439 m (8001 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Beech Factory Airport have?
Beech Factory Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Beech Factory Airport a major airport?
Beech Factory Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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