Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL): Codes, Runways & Location
Whiteman Air Force Base (IATA: SZL · ICAO: KSZL) is a medium-sized airport serving Knob Noster, United States. It lies at 38.7303° N, 93.5479° W, 870 ft (265 m) above sea level.
Overview of Whiteman Air Force Base
Whiteman Air Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Knob Noster in United States. It is identified by the IATA code SZL and the ICAO code KSZL. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Whiteman Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3780 m (12400 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 surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 870 ft (265 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sedalia Memorial Airport (DMO) about 32 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 ≈ 3,780 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Whiteman Air Force Base
Where is Whiteman Air Force Base located?
Whiteman Air Force Base is located in Knob Noster, United States. Its coordinates are 38.7303° N, 93.5479° W.
What is the airport code for Whiteman Air Force Base?
Whiteman Air Force Base has an IATA code of SZL and an ICAO code of KSZL.
How long is the runway at Whiteman Air Force Base?
Whiteman Air Force Base's longest runway is about 3780 m (12400 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Whiteman Air Force Base have?
Whiteman Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Whiteman Air Force Base a major airport?
Whiteman Air Force Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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