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IAB

McConnell Air Force Base · Wichita

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,371 ft / 418 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 127.25 MHz (TWR)
Runway Summary
01L/19R12,000 ftConcreteLIGHTED
01R/19L12,000 ftPEMLIGHTED

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for McConnell Air Force Base (KIAB), United States. This facility features 2 active runways with an elevation of 1,371 ft. Verified ILS frequencies are available for precision approaches.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
McConnell Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
KIAB / IAB
Municipality
Wichita
Country
Region
US-KS
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 01L / 19R
ILSLIGHTED
Length: 12,000 ft / 3,658 m
Surface: Concrete
Heading: 13° / 193°
RWY 01L
111.10 MHz
ID: IAB | CRS: 8°
RWY 19R
109.90 MHz
ID: CWX | CRS: 188°
Runway 01R / 19L
LIGHTED
Length: 12,000 ft / 3,658 m
Surface: PEM
Heading: 13° / 193°
RWY 01R
No ILS
RWY 19L
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

ACP KS ANG OPS
30.16 MHz
APP WICHITA APP
120.60 MHz
ATIS ATIS
124.65 MHz
DEP WICHITA DEP
120.60 MHz
GND GND
118.00 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
37.52 MHz
POST COMD POST
31.10 MHz
PTD PTD
37.22 MHz
RMP BOEING GND
123.13 MHz
TWR TWR
127.25 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

KICT ILS
Wichita Eisenhower National Airport
15 km
KHUT ILS
Hutchinson Municipal Airport
72 km
KPNC ILS
Ponca City Regional Airport
100 km
KSLN ILS
Salina Municipal Airport
134 km
KEND ILS
Vance Air Force Base
154 km

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified

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