FAAFinal Rule

Airspace Designations and Reporting Points: Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, KS

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Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration updated the airspace rules and flight path markers around Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to improve air traffic safety and efficiency. These changes help pilots navigate more safely around the airport and give air traffic controllers better tools to manage airplane traffic in the region.

Key Points

  • 1The FAA redesignated airspace zones around Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to clarify which areas pilots must follow specific flight rules
  • 2New reporting points were established—these are geographic markers that pilots use to communicate their location to air traffic control
  • 3The changes help prevent airplane collisions and reduce delays by giving clearer guidance on flight paths near the airport
  • 4Commercial and private pilots flying in the Wichita area will need to be aware of the new designations and reporting points
  • 5These updates ensure the airport can handle air traffic more safely and efficiently as aviation demands grow

Key Dates

Published

January 12, 2026

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