Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (KICT)
Wichita, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KICT
IATA
ICT
City
Wichita
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
1,333 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
37.6499, -97.4331
Overview
Air capital of the world near Boeing, Cessna, and Beechcraft manufacturing. Rich aviation heritage.
Current Weather at KICT
Pilots flying into or out of Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KICT 030853Z 12007KT 10SM FEW085 BKN180 BKN250 21/19 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP191 T02060194 57011 $Wind 120° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 12
Current TAF
TAF KICT 030535Z 0306/0406 14009KT P6SM SCT100 FM031300 17011KT P6SM SCT015 BKN035 PROB30 0320/0402 5SM -TSRA BKN035CBDecode METAR for KICT
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KICT. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KICT. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Wichita. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KICT include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
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