Flying in Wichita, KS
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Wichita — the nearest is Cessna Aircraft Field (KCEA), about 5 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 37m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 23m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Wichita
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Cessna Aircraft Field
McConnell Air Force Base
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport
Beech Factory Airport
Colonel James Jabara Airport
Wellington Municipal Airport
Newton City-County Airport
Captain Jack Thomas El Dorado Airport
Hutchinson Municipal Airport
Strother Field
Mc Pherson Airport
Anthony Municipal Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:42–19:18 | 14h 37m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:18–16:42 | 9h 23m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 20°C / 68°F | 8.6°C / 47°F | 27 km/h | 33% |
| Summer | 32°C / 90°F | 21.4°C / 71°F | 20 km/h | 28% |
| Autumn | 21.7°C / 71°F | 11°C / 52°F | 23 km/h | 17% |
| Winter | 8°C / 46°F | -2.8°C / 27°F | 24 km/h | 16% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Wichita, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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