McConnell Air Force Base (IAB): Codes, Runways & Location
McConnell Air Force Base (IATA: IAB · ICAO: KIAB) is a medium-sized airport serving Wichita, United States. It lies at 37.6219° N, 97.2682° W, 1371 ft (418 m) above sea level.
Overview of McConnell Air Force Base
McConnell Air Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Wichita in United States. It is identified by the IATA code IAB and the ICAO code KIAB. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
McConnell Air Force Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3660 m (12007 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: concrete, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1371 ft (418 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 3 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 ≈ 3,660 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about McConnell Air Force Base
Where is McConnell Air Force Base located?
McConnell Air Force Base is located in Wichita, United States. Its coordinates are 37.6219° N, 97.2682° W.
What is the airport code for McConnell Air Force Base?
McConnell Air Force Base has an IATA code of IAB and an ICAO code of KIAB.
How long is the runway at McConnell Air Force Base?
McConnell Air Force Base's longest runway is about 3660 m (12007 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does McConnell Air Force Base have?
McConnell Air Force Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete, asphalt surfacing.
Is McConnell Air Force Base a major airport?
McConnell Air Force Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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