Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (KICT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport in Wichita, KS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (KICT) is a regional airport serving Wichita, KS at 1,333 ft. KICT reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (01L, 01R, 14, 19L), longest 10,302 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KICT in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the east (080°) at 12 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 6,000 ft, broken clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 30.02 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,000 ft.
METAR KICT 130553Z 08012KT 10SM BKN060 BKN110 24/18 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP149 OCNL LTGICCC DSNT N CB DSNT N MOV E 60000 T02390178 10300 20233 403500228 51016 $
What changed at KICT?
Since the 0453Z (11:53 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.99 → 30.02 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KICT
KICT is currently VFR with winds from 080° at 12 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 6,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 11 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,600 ft (field elevation 1,333 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KICT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01LFAV | 10,302 ft | CON | 6 kt head | 10 kt right |
| 01R | 7,302 ft | CON | 6 kt head | 10 kt right |
| 14 | 6,301 ft | CON | 4 kt head | 11 kt left |
| 32 | 6,301 ft | CON | 4 kt tail | 11 kt right |
| 19L | 7,302 ft | CON | 6 kt tail | 10 kt left |
| 19R | 10,302 ft | CON | 6 kt tail | 10 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 7→12 kt, ceiling unlimited → 6,000 ft.
KICT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport in Wichita, KS: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KICT is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KICT
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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SWO UA /OV SWO/TM 0418/FL156/TP E75L /TA M07/IC LGT RIME /RM /ZKCFDC AF
SWO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SWOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0418Reported at 04:18 UTC.FL156Altitude: 15,600 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TA M07Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM /ZKCFDC AFRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KICT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KICT reported mostly VFR across 28 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 33 kt, the lowest ceiling was 4,900 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 14
- 54%
- 19L/19R
- 26%
- 01L/01R
- 17%
- 32
- 3%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KICT 130520Z 1306/1406 09010KT P6SM BKN070 FM130700 08012KT P6SM VCTS BKN060CB FM131000 09010KT P6SM BKN100 FM131700 16013KT P6SM SCT120
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KICT
- IATA
- ICT
- FAA LID
- ICT
- City
- Wichita
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,333 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.6503, -97.4286
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 10,302 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 125.15 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 18h 13m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KICT
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KICT reported VFR conditions during about 84.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 292 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.7 kt, calm 5.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79.8 | 10.2 | 5.9 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 77.8 | 12.4 | 6.0 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 78.2 | 14.3 | 5.4 | 2.1 |
| Apr | 82.0 | 13.0 | 4.0 | 1.1 |
| May | 82.2 | 12.4 | 4.4 | 1.0 |
| Jun | 93.2 | 4.7 | 1.8 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 95.2 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 93.6 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 89.9 | 6.6 | 2.8 | 0.7 |
| Oct | 85.8 | 8.7 | 4.0 | 1.5 |
| Nov | 83.4 | 9.5 | 5.2 | 1.9 |
| Dec | 75.4 | 14.4 | 5.7 | 4.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.4 kt |
| Feb | 10.0 kt |
| Mar | 11.3 kt |
| Apr | 11.8 kt |
| May | 9.9 kt |
| Jun | 10.0 kt |
| Jul | 8.5 kt |
| Aug | 8.3 kt |
| Sep | 8.7 kt |
| Oct | 9.7 kt |
| Nov | 9.7 kt |
| Dec | 9.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KICT airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport in Wichita, KS shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KICT weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KICT?+
KICT has 6 runways: 01L, 01R, 14, 19L, 19R, 32; the longest is 10,302 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KICT report its own weather?+
Yes. Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KICT have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KICT broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KICT does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KICT from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KICT airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (KICT) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (KICT)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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