Why go
- City in Kansas, U.S.
- Served by Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT).
History
Wichita is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Kansas and the county seat of Sedgwick County. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 397,532, and the Wichita metropolitan area had a population of 647,610. It is located in south-central Kansas along the Arkansas River.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 11 direct destinations
- United Airlines UA (CRJ-700, ERJ, CRJ, A319, 737-800, ERJ-145…) · 4 routes: Chicago*, Denver, Houston*, Los Angeles*
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 73C) · 3 routes: Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 73C) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas*
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 2 routes: Las Vegas, Mesa
- American Airlines AA (A319, CRJ) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth
- Delta Air Lines DL (MD-88, CRJ) · 2 routes: Atlanta, Minneapolis*
- US Airways US (A319, CRJ) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth
- Air France AF (CRJ-700, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ-700, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT); 73 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ICT has direct flights to 11 destinations on 10 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Chicago, Dallas, Dallas-Fort Worth…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Wichita, Kansas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.