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Wichita, Kansas

S. state of Kansas and the county seat of Sedgwick County.

Type CityPopulation 397,532Metro Area Population 647,610

Why go

  • City in Kansas, U.S.
  • Served by Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT).

History

Wichita is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Kansas and the county seat of Sedgwick County. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 397,532, and the Wichita metropolitan area had a population of 647,610. It is located in south-central Kansas along the Arkansas River.

Airports

Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) 5.9 mi to the centre
2277 Eisenhower Airport Pkwy, Wichita, KS 67209 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 10 airlines (United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways, Allegiant Air…) · direct flights to 11 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Chicago, Dallas, Dallas-Fort Worth… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 11 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Cessna Aircraft Field (CEA) 5.2 mi to the centre
Wichita, KS, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Beech Factory Airport (BEC) 6.4 mi to the centre
Wichita, KS, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Newton City-County Airport (EWK) 26 mi to the centre
Newton, KS, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Captain Jack Thomas El Dorado Airport (EDK) 29 mi to the centre
El Dorado, KS, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Colonel James Jabara Airport 7.3 mi to the centre
Wichita, KS, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT); 73 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ICT has direct flights to 11 destinations on 10 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Chicago, Dallas, Dallas-Fort Worth…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Wichita, Kansas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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