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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY for the
AIRPORT MASTER PLANS at
Wichita Airport Authority
WICHITA MID-CONTINENT AIRPORT
COLONEL JAMES JABARA AIRPORT
AIRPORT MASTER PLANS
Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
Colonel James Jabara Airport
Wichita Airport Authority
The Airport Master Plans for Wichita Mid-Continent Airport and Colonel James Jabara Airport have
been undertaken to evaluate the airports' capabilities and roles, to forecast future aviation demand,
and to plan for the timely development of new or expanded facilities that may be required to meet
that demand. The ultimate goals for each master plan study is to provide systematic guidelines for
each airport's overall maintenance, development, and operation.
The decision to update the two plans, last updated in 1998, reflects the City of Wichita's
recognition of the importance of air transportation to the community and the associated challenges
inherent in providing for their unique operation and improvement needs. With the development of
sound and realistic plans, the City of Wichita can maintain each of the airport's links to the
national air transportation system and maintain the public and private investments in facilities.
HISTORY
Wichita Mid-Continent Airport was opened to
general aviation traffic in 1953, while air carrier
service was transferred to the new airport on
April 1, 1954. Replacing Wichita Municipal
Airport, which was purchased by the federal
government and subsequently became
McConnell Air Force Base, the new facility
opened with a two-runway system, a terminal
building, and general aviation areas. A steady
program of improvements has allowed the
airport to keep pace with growing facility needs.
Until 1975, the City of Wichita Board of Park
Commissioners was responsible for the
operation, maintenance, and development of
municipal airports in Wichita. On November 1,
1975, the Wichita Airport Authority was created
by the City of Wichita. The current 13-member
airport advisory board is responsible for
providing overall guidance and direction of
airport operations. Final decision-making power
rests with the Wichita City Council.
To provide a general aviation reliever airport to
Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, Comotara
Airpark was acquired in 1980 by the Wichita
Airport Authority. A new runway was constructed
in 1984, providing 5,000 feet in length. In 1985,
the airport was officially dedicated as Colonel
James Jabara Airport in memory of the Wichita
native who became the world's first jet fighter
ace during the Korean War. The facility now
provides a 6,100-foot runway to users, while a
full instrument landing system will be available in
early 2005 for Runway 18.
Terminal Building/
Air Traffic Control
Tower
Terminal Building
Concourse
Passengers
Waiting to Board
on Ramp
AVIATION DEMAND FORECASTS
The ability of the two facilities to meet changing
demands was first examined by preparing
reasonable projections of aviation demand, which
were approved by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA). Forecasts were prepared for
several indicators, including: annual operations,
annual passengers, air freight tonnage, based
aircraft, and annual instrument approaches. While
serving as the basis for the evaluation of facility
needs, the forecasts are also used to assess
environmental factors and future revenue potential.
The following graphic summarizes the forecasts
prepared for the two airports.
Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
Base Year
2008
2013
750,000
204,007
34,743
5,790
150
825,000
291,260
43,700
6,260
150
875,000
314,560
53,000
6,670
150
Annual Enplanements
Annual Operations
Air Freight (tons)
Annual Instrument Approaches
Based Aircraft
1,200,000
400,000
1,000,000
800,000
600,000
400,000
200,000
2003
950,000
367,140
77,600
7,650
150
Annual Operations Forecast
ANNUAL OPERATIONS
ANNUAL ENPLANEMENTS
Annual Enplanements Forecast
2023
350,000
300,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
2008
2013
2018
2023
2003
2008
2013
2018
2023
Colonel James Jabara Airport
Annual Operations
Based Aircraft
Annual Instrument Approaches
Base Year
2008
2013
2023
38,700
153
526
44,200
170
620
49,000
185
710
60,500
220
980
RECOMMENDED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
The master plans provide for the orderly expansion
of existing facilities, and the replacement of older
facilities to meet needs over the next 20 years.
While the plans are phased through the short (0-5
year), intermediate (6-10 year), and long term (1120 year) planning horizons, the plans are demandbased. Facilities will not be constructed until they
are needed for capacity or to replace obsolete
facilities. The master plans have identified $305
million in capital needs for Mid-Continent and
$28 million for Colonel James Jabara Airports
over the 20-year planning periods. The master
planning concepts have been depicted on the
accompanying exhibits.
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WICHITA MID CONTINENT AIRPORT - Master Plan Concept
SCALE IN FEET
Aerial Date: 2003
LEGEND
Current Airport Property Line
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Potential Land Acquisition
Airside Improvements:
Building Restriction Line (BRL)
Runway Visibility Zone (RVZ)
31st Street South
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Pueblo Drive
Hoover Road
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Extension of all parallel taxiways to provide
full-length taxiway access along runways.
Passenger Terminal Facilities
General Aviation
Aviation-Related-Airfield Access
Aviation-Related-No Airfield Access
Extension of Runway 1R-19L to 8,700 feet.
Air Cargo
Airfield, Approach Protection, Open Space
Limits of 100-Year Floodplain
K-42
EXTENSION
TO 8,700'
Pavement To Be Removed
Expansion of air carrier apron (in conjunction
with a new terminal).
New Pavement
Runway Protection Zone (RPZ)
Ridge Road
1
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Harry Street
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EXPANSION
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Expansion of air cargo apron.
AIR CARGO
EXPANSION
Mid-Continent Drive
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MacArthur Road
NEW TERMINAL
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Relocation of Airport Surveillance Radar
(south side of airfield).
Landside Improvements:
RELOCATE ASR
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Construction of a replacement terminal
facility and reconfiguration of parking and
loop road.
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Relocation of air cargo building and expansion
of facilities to meet demand.
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Expansion of general aviation facilities
(hangars and maintenance facilities).
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U.S. 54/400 (Kellogg Avenue)
Airport Road
Rehabilitation of Taxiway A, and rehabilitation
and expansion of general aviation ramp.
Airport Management, Maintenance
Maize Road
Acquisition of land parcels (noted on exhibit)
for aviation-related development.
Provision for relocation of Hoover Road.
COLONEL JAMES JABARA AIRPORT
Master Plan Concept
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LEGEND
Runway 18-36 (6,100' x 100')
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Taxiway A
N.
35th Street
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Road
Potential Airfield Pavement
Potential Roadways
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General Aviation
PAPI-4
Aviation-Related-Airfield Access
Aviation-Related-No Airfield Access
N.
29th Street
F
Airfield, Approach Protection, Open Space
Commercial General Aviation Services
HOLDING APRON
Corporate/Executive Hangars
NORTH
Airport Maintenance/Administration
T-hangar29th Street N.
LOCALIZER ANTENNA
Access Control
Runway Protection Zone (RPZ)
Object Free Area (OFA)
Runway Safety Area (RSA)
EXISTING/ULTIMATE RPZ
iar St.
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Building Restriction Line (BRL)
Precision Object Free Area (POFA)
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Shannon Woods
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1,500
SCALE IN FEET
Aerial Date: 2003
Colonel James Jabara Airport
Improvements:
Full instrument approach on Runway 18 (early 2005).
Land acquisition for future aviation-related
development.
Full extension of parallel taxiway on east
side of runway.
Development of general aviation facilities to meet
future needs.
Relocation of 43rd Street/Lindberg Avenue for
taxiway/glideslope clearance.
Reconstruct Jabara Road and 35th Street North.
Mid-Continent Airport Master Plan Committee
Mr. Bailis Bell
Director of Airports
Mr. Dave Franson
Franson Consulting Group
Mr. David Rhodes
Senior Project Engineer, United Airlines
Corporate Real Estate - DENFP
Mr. Dion Avello
Member, Wichita Airport Advisory Board
Acme Lithographers, Inc.
Mr. Douglas Fast
FAA - Airport Traffic Control Tower
Mr. Jamsheed Mehta
Transportation Supervisor
Metropolitan Area Planning Department
Mr. Jan Monroe
Federal Aviation Administration, Airports Division, ACE-611
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
The master plans were a cooperative effort between
the City of Wichita, the consultants, and planning
advisory committees which were established for
each of the master planning studies. The participants
met on five occasions to review and discuss the
draft planning materials during the 12-month project
schedule. The committee consisted of airport users,
FAA personnel, local government representatives,
and the airport staff. Public workshops were also
conducted at three junctures in the study to review
critical study recommendations.
While the plans have identified extensive capital
project needs over the next 20 years, a high
percentage of the capital costs will be eligible for
grants administered by the FAA. The source for
these grants is the Aviation Trust Fund, which is
funded with taxes on airline tickets, aviation fuel,
aircraft registrations, and other aviation-related fees.
The FAA distributes these funds through the Airport
Improvement Program (AIP).
The Wichita Airport Authority will utilize airport
revenues to provide remaining project costs. For
Mid-Continent Airport, projects will also be eligible
for funding assistance through passenger facility
charges (PFCs), which are collected by the airlines
on enplaning revenue passengers.
For more
detailed information on the respective reports, refer
to the final technical reports, which are available at
the offices of the Wichita Airport Authority.
Mr. John Fowler
Group Leader, Facilities Engineering, Cessna Aircraft Company
Mr. Kenny Mathis
AOPA
Mr. Lynn Nichols
President, Yingling Aircraft
Ms. Beth Garrison
Member, Wichita Airport Advisory Board
Ms. Catherine Holdeman
Assistant City Manager, City of Wichita
Jabara Airport Master Plan Committee
Mr. Bailis Bell
Director of Airports
Ms. Catherine Holdeman
Assistant City Manager, City of Wichita
Ms. Beth Garrison
Member, Wichita Airport Advisory Board
Mr. Kenny Mathis
AOPA
Mr. Keith Hershberger
Capital Excel
Mr. Jan Monroe
Federal Aviation Administration, Airports Division, ACE-611
Mr. Jamsheed Mehta
Transportation Supervisor
Metropolitan Area Planning Department
Mr. Douglas Fast
FAA - Airport Traffic Control Tower
Mr. Dion Avello
Member, Wichita Airport Advisory Board
Acme Lithographers, Inc.
Mr. Bob Karslake
Midwest Corporate Aviation
WICHITA MID-CONTINENT AIRPORT
COLONEL JAMES JABARA AIRPORT
For further information,
please contact:
Mr. John Oswald, P.E.
Director of Airport
Engineering and Planning
The Wichita Airport Authority
2173 Air Cargo Road
Wichita, KS 67209
Wichita Airport Authority
316-946-4715
www.flywichita.com
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