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Small airport

Colonel James Jabara Airport

ICAO KAAOLocal AAO🇺🇸 Wichita
Coordinates
37.7476°N, 97.2211°W
Elevation
1,421 ft (433 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-KS
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:52
Sunrise
06:22
Sunset
20:50
Civil dusk
21:20

About 14h 28m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Colonel James Jabara Airport

Colonel James Jabara Airport is a public airport located nine miles (14 km) northeast of the central business district of Wichita, a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. It is named in honor of World War II and Korean War flying ace James Jabara, an American of Lebanese descent who has the distinction of being the first American jet ace.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 366,101 ft / 1,860 m100 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DWICHITA APP/DEP134.800 MHz
ASOSASOS134.025 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL125.000 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.700 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WICHITA COLONEL JAMES JABARA AIRPORT CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 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

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,414 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Colonel James Jabara Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Colonel James Jabara Airport?

The ICAO code for Colonel James Jabara Airport is KAAO.

Where is Colonel James Jabara Airport located?

Colonel James Jabara Airport is small airport located in Wichita, United States, at an elevation of 1,421 ft (433 m).

How many runways does Colonel James Jabara Airport have?

Colonel James Jabara Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,101 ft / 1,860 m.

What time zone is Colonel James Jabara Airport in?

Colonel James Jabara Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Colonel James Jabara Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Colonel James Jabara 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 Colonel James Jabara Airport?

The nearest airport to Colonel James Jabara Airport is McMaster Gliderport (US-0656), about 2.2 nm to the ene, followed by Beech Factory Airport and Lloyd Stearman Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Colonel James Jabara Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.