KBEC · BEC
Beech Factory Airport
Wichita, KansasElevation 1,408 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
01/19
RWY 0111°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 19191°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Beech Factory Airport is in Wichita, Kansas. Field elevation 1,408 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerTODD BAYLESS
Manager phone316-515-8365
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0700–1730
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKBEC / BEC
SectionalWICHITA
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)WICHITA
RegionKansas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.6945, -97.2150
Distance from city5 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF126.800
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES
Communications
134.8
WICHITA APP/DEP
A/D
125
WICHITA CLNC DEL
CLD
122.7
CTAF
CTAF
121.7
GND
GND
126.8
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PRKG UNAVBL EXC 4 HRS PPR CALL 316-515-7140.
›EXTENSIVE TRAINING ACTIVITIES
›RWY 19 CALM WIND RWY.
›ARRS FROM THE W CROSS MIDFIELD ENTER DNWND.
›BE ALERT COL JAMES JABARA ARPT 3 MILES NORTH 1/2 MILE WEST OF ARPT.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT REIL RWY 01 AND 19; MIRL RWY 01/19 - CTAF.
›DEER, COYOTE & MIGRATORY WATER FOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
›EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
›PPR FOR PARKING OR TAXIING WEST SIDE OF RY.
›ARR & DEP ACFT MAINTAIN 2200 FT MSL WITHIN 5 MILES OF FIELD DUE TO AFB TRAFFIC.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KBEC have a METAR?
Yes. KBEC is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KBEC have a TAF?
When KBEC issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KBEC?
KBEC sits at 1,408 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KBEC?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.