Beech Factory Airport
Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)
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About Beech Factory Airport
Beech Factory Airport is a public use airport located five nautical miles (9 km) east of the central business district of Wichita, a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. It is privately owned by Beechcraft.
Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
KBECNOTAMs
KBECReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 / 19 | 8,001 ft / 2,439 m | 100 ft | Con | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (6)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | WICHITA APP/DEP | 134.800 MHz |
| CLD | WICHITA CLNC DEL | 125.000 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 122.700 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.700 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 126.800 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 MHz |
Instrument procedures & charts
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (2)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)
Showing 4 of 4 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Airspace in this area(4)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WICHITA, BEECH FACTORY AIRPORT CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 2700 ft MSL |
| WICHITA, MCCONNELL AFB CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 3900 ft MSL |
| WICHITA COLONEL JAMES JABARA AIRPORT CLASS E2 | Class E | Controlled | GND | 17999 ft MSL |
| WICHITA, BEECH FACTORY AIRPORT CLASS E2 | Class E | Controlled | GND | 17999 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 1,414 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Beech Factory Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Beech Factory Airport?
The ICAO code for Beech Factory Airport is KBEC, and its IATA code is BEC.
Where is Beech Factory Airport located?
Beech Factory Airport is small airport located in Wichita, United States, at an elevation of 1,408 ft (429 m).
How many runways does Beech Factory Airport have?
Beech Factory Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,001 ft / 2,439 m.
What time zone is Beech Factory Airport in?
Beech Factory Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Beech Factory Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Beech Factory Airport is approximately 2.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Beech Factory Airport?
The nearest airport to Beech Factory Airport is Colonel James Jabara Airport (KAAO), about 3.2 nm to the n, followed by Cessna Aircraft Field and McMaster Gliderport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Beech Factory Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.