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-southeast (110°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 16,000 ft, temperature 32°C (89°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 16,000 ft.
METAR KICT 290253Z 11010KT 10SM BKN160 32/21 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP092 T03170211 53014
What changed at KICT?
Since the 0153Z (8:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 16,000 ft.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.84 → 29.86 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KICT
KICT is currently VFR with winds from 110° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 16,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01L, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,750 ft (field elevation 1,333 ft). KICT does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KICT, about 0 nm away.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14FAV | 6,301 ft | CON | 8 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 01L | 10,302 ft | CON | 0 kt head | 10 kt right |
| 01R | 7,302 ft | CON | 0 kt head | 10 kt right |
| 19L | 7,302 ft | CON | 0 kt head | 10 kt left |
| 19R | 10,302 ft | CON | 0 kt head | 10 kt left |
| 32 | 6,301 ft | CON | 8 kt tail | 6 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 10→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → 16,000 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 © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KICT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KICT reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 12,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 14
- 66%
- 19L/19R
- 20%
- 01L/01R
- 13%
- 32
- 1%
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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
- Nearest KICT
- ATIS
- 125.15 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 22h 45m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Wichihawks - Plainview Park — Wichita, KS · 8 mi
- Wichita Radio Control - Lake Afton — Goddard, KS · 11 mi
- Lake Afton RC Field — Goddard, KS · 11 mi
Historical Flying Weather
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 2608 · 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?+
No — KICT does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KICT, about 0 nm away.
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)
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