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KAAO
Colonel James Jabara Airport · Wichita
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,421 ft / 433 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.70 MHz (CTAF/UNICOM)
Live Conversion
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hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 6,101 ft · ConcreteLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Colonel James Jabara Airport (KAAO), located in Wichita, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,421 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Colonel James Jabara Airport
ICAO / IATA
KAAO / —
Municipality
Wichita
Country
Region
US-KS — Kansas
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,421 ft
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Runway 18 / 36
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,101 ft / 1,860 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 187° / 7°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 187° / 7°
RWY 18 (187°)
109.55 MHz
IDENT: AAO | CRS: 181°
RWY 36 (7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D WICHITA APP/DEP
134.80 MHz
ASOS ASOS
134.03 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
125.00 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.70 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026