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KIAB
McConnell Air Force Base · Wichita
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,371 ft / 418 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 127.25 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for McConnell Air Force Base (KIAB), located in Wichita, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,371 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
McConnell Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
KIAB / IAB
Municipality
Wichita
Country
Region
US-KS — Kansas
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,371 ft
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Runway 01L / 19R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,000 ft / 3,658 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 13° / 193°
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 13° / 193°
RWY 01L (13°)
111.10 MHz
IDENT: IAB | CRS: 8°
RWY 19R (193°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: CWX | CRS: 188°
Runway 01R / 19L
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,000 ft / 3,658 m
Runway Width: 300 ft / 91 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 13° / 193°
Runway Width: 300 ft / 91 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 13° / 193°
RWY 01R (13°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19L (193°)
No ILS / Visual Only
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
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026