Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport Statistics

Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) is Kansas’s largest and busiest airport, serving as the primary air gateway for Wichita and the surrounding region. Located about 7 miles west of downtown Wichita, the airport connects travelers to major hubs across the United States through several airline partners.

Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport handles more than 1.8 million passengers annually. The airport set an all-time record in 2025, reflecting strong growth and full recovery from pandemic-related disruptions.

• The airport served 1.87 million passengers in 2025, a 3.3% increase from 1.81 million in 2024, marking the busiest year in its history.
• In 2019, the airport reached 1.75 million passengers before pandemic disruptions.
• Passenger traffic dropped sharply to 791,203 in 2020 (a 55% decline) and recovered to 1.29 million in 2021.
• Recovery continued with 1.53 million passengers in 2022 and 1.72 million in 2023.

Multiple carriers serve ICT with relatively balanced market shares, reflecting the airport's role as an origin-and-destination facility rather than a hub.

• SkyWest Airlines (operating as United Express) led in ICT in 2025 with 22.9% of enplaned passengers.
• Southwest Airlines carried 20.4% of enplaned passengers.
• Delta Air Lines accounted for 11.3%.
• Envoy Air (operating as American Eagle) held 9.6% market share, serving American's hub routes.
• PSA Airlines had 9% of total market share.

• The airport serves only domestic destinations with no scheduled international passenger service as of 2025.
• ICT offers nonstop service to major airline hubs and popular leisure destinations across the United States.
• Recent route additions include American Airlines’ nonstop service to Miami (launched June 2025) and expanded frequencies to existing destinations.
• The network provides connections to business centers and vacation markets, serving both corporate and leisure travelers.

Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport handles more than 18,000 tons of air cargo per year, supporting the region's manufacturing and logistics sectors.

• The airport handled 18,004 tons in 2025, a 22.2% decrease from 23,129 tons in 2024.
• The pandemic boosted cargo demand, with 2021 reaching a peak of 31,276 tons due to e-commerce growth.
• In 2020, cargo volume was 28,292 tons, and 2022 saw 30,136 tons.
• By 2023, cargo reached 26,568 tons before moderating in 2024.

• October 30, 2014: A Beechcraft King Air B200 crashed into the FlightSafety International training center shortly after takeoff due to engine failure, resulting in 4 fatalities (pilot and 3 people in the building) and 6 injuries. The NTSB attributed the cause to engine failure on takeoff.
• December 13, 2013: A foiled bomb plot was intercepted when FBI agents arrested Terry Loewen during an undercover sting operation. The suspect, an airport avionics technician, was apprehended before carrying out the attempted attack. Airport operations continued normally.
• October 10, 2000: A Canadair Challenger CL-604 business jet on a test flight crashed west of the airport due to pilot-induced oscillation and fuel imbalance issues, resulting in 3 fatalities among the test crew.
• January 19, 2014: A security breach occurred when an individual drove a pickup truck through a perimeter gate onto the airport ramp. Airport police quickly intercepted and arrested the individual with no injuries or damage.
• October 20, 2023: A Cessna 172 experienced engine failure after takeoff and made an emergency landing on a city street near the airport. The pilot sustained minor injuries with no ground casualties.