FAA Information Effective: Jul 10, 2025
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(KAAO) Colonel James Jabara Airport
No ratings | 1 review
Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Year-round, 7 Days a Week,All
FAA
Runways:
18/36
Runway length: 6,101 ft (1,860 m)
Elevation:
1,421 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
No
Airspace:
E
Fees:
Timezone:
CDT (UTC-05:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
6:25 am - 8:47 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
9:17 pm
(Today)
(Today)
-
5:56 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$6.45
100LL (full)
$5.16
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)
Runway
Satellite
Sectional
FBOs
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Clemens Aviation
1 rating | 1 review
Services Offered:
Maintenance
Car Rental
Sales
$6.45 | 100LL | full
$5.16 | Jet-A-Premix/Prist | full
Location:
On field: CTR
Phone:
(316) 636-9700
Freq. Monitored:
UNICOM: 122.7
Fees:
Ramp, Other
Flight Training
Submit New Flight School
Other businesses
Submit New Business
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Local Food/Lodging/Activities
Local Attractions
Local Activities
Restaurants
Hotels and Lodging
Travel Discounts
(316) 253-5524
(316) 636-5444
(316) 201-4748
(316) 636-5000
(316) 347-3390
AAO
Willowbend Golf Club
The Vineyards
Stryker Soccer Complex
Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital
Northrock Lanes
Pita Pit
Jerseys Grill
Evolve Paleo Chef
Flying Clubs
Submit New Flying Club
Runway 18/36
Dimensions:
6,101 × 100 ft
(1,860 × 30 m)
(1,860 × 30 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 40,000 lbs
Double wheel: 62,000 lbs
Double wheel: 62,000 lbs
Surface:
concrete, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 18 | 36 |
| Elevation: | 1,401.2 ft | 1,420.8 ft |
| Heading: | 181° magnetic 187° true | 001° magnetic 007° true |
| Gradient: | 0.32% up | 0.32% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Right Pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Good condition | non-precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | ILS/DME | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
TFRs
Location: AAO
Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.
TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: AAO
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 4
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/0190 | 05/13/2025 1710 | IAP COLONEL JAMES JABARA, WICHITA, KS.
RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, ORIG-D...
LNAV MDA 1880/HAT 466 ALL CATS. VIS CAT… | |
| 05/006 | 05/08/2025 1349 | 10/31/2025 2300 | AD AP ALL SFC WIP GRASS CUTTING |
| 07/015 | 07/11/2025 1244 | 08/25/2025 1243 | OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1058736) 374606.00N0971750.00W (3.8NM WNW AAO) 1799.9FT (415.0FT AGL) U/S |
| 5/4342 | 01/17/2025 1400 | IAP COLONEL JAMES JABARA, WICHITA, KS.
ILS OR LOC RWY 18, ORIG-D...
RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, ORIG-D...
RNAV (GPS) … | |
Additional Remarks
Acft Engine Runs Above Idle not Approved on Acft Prkg Ramps.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
All Tfc Pats W of Field.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Attended Continuously.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Beech Factory Airport Class D Asp Begins 1 Mile S Rwy 18.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Due to 20 Rwy End Elev Differential, Pilots May Lose Line of Sight of Other Acft on Opposing Rwy Ends.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Migratory Birds on and in Vcnty of Arpt, All Quads.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ppr for Acft Carrying Class 1?Division 1.1, 1.2 or 1.3 Explosives As Defined by 49 Cfr 173.50 or As Amended.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rwy 18 Nstd Tfc Pat.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rwy 36 Dsgnd Calm Wind Rwy.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Southerly and Southeasterly VFR Arr and Dep not Rcmdd Wo Atc Radar Services Due to Beech Factory Airport and McConnell Air Force Base Class D Air Force Base Asp.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Use Ctn for McConnell Air Force Base 9 Miles S and Beech Factory Airport 3 Miles S.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
VFR Arr and Dep Recommended to Rmn At or Blw 2,500 MSL Within 5 Miles Due to Heavy Mil Tfc 3,000 MSL.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement
Instrument Procedures
Data Cycle:
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 37.74757, -97.22112
- 37° 44′ 51.3″ N, 97° 13′ 16.0″ W
- 37° 44.854′ N, 97° 13.267′ W
ARTCC:
Kansas City (ZKC)
App/Depart Control Facility:
ICT
Chart:
NACO: Wichita Sectional
FSS:
Wichita (ICT)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
06E (2000)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Airport Lgt Sked: Actvt MIRL Ry 18/36, MALSR Ry 18, REIL Ry 36 - CTAF. PAPI Rys 18 & 36 Opr Cont.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach/Departure | 134.8 | Wichita | |
| ASOS | 134.025T (316) 636-2541 | ||
| Clearance Delivery | 125.0 | Wichita | |
| CTAF | 122.7 | ||
| UNICOM | 122.7 |
Navaids
Services
Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
None
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation
AM
Activities:
Intensive Flight Training
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported
Aircraft & Activity
Webcams
METARs
TAFs
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Mr. Jesse R Romo, A.A.E.
Wichita, KS 67209
(316) 946-4700 (Office)
Owner
Wichita Airport Authority
Wichita, KS 67209
(316) 946-4700 (Office)
Airport Reviews
Overall:
No ratings | 1 review
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