McConnell Air Force Base

KIAB / IAB

Wichita, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 02:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:55Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
2kt
Variable
7 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.14
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KIAB 160255Z VRB02KT 7SM CLR 25/19 A3014 RMK SLPNO WND DATA ESTMD ALSTG ESTMD RVRNO

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.14 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
28.79 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,371 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,151 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 2,680 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KIAB 160200Z 1602/1708 VRB02KT 9999 SKC QNH3014INS BECMG 1611/1612 16009KT 9999 BKN060 QNH3008INS TX30/1621Z TN20/1612Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2kt
Visibility: 10+ km
11:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 160° 9kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 6,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IAB
01L
19R
01R
19L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01L/19R 12,000 ft 200 ft CON 13° No wind data
01R/19L 12,000 ft 300 ft PEM 13° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

McConnell Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KIAB
IATA Code: IAB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,371 ft MSL

Location

City: Wichita
Country: US
Latitude: 37.621899°
Longitude: -97.268204°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 01L/19R
Length: 12,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 01R/19L
Length: 12,000 ft
Width: 300 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About McConnell Air Force Base

McConnell Air Force Base (KIAB/IAB) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Wichita, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,371 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (01L/19R, 01R/19L) with CON and PEM surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.