Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport

Name

Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport

Legal name

Wichita Airport Authority

Website

https://flywichita.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) is a publicly owned small-hub airport in Wichita, Kansas, operated by the Wichita Airport Authority. It serves nearly 1.9 million annual passengers across six airlines and 14 nonstop destinations, supporting commercial aviation, general aviation, and a cluster of over 60 aviation-related businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Operations and Aviation Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Passenger Terminal Facilities Management (Cleaning, Maintenance, Utilities) (TLAHAEAK), Ground Transportation Interface & Intermodal Connectivity (Taxi/Bus/Rail, Parking) (TLAHAEAH)

Keywords

• Commercial airport operations
• Passenger aviation services
• Airport parking facilities
• Aviation property leasing
• Airport ground transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Passenger Facility Charges (PFC): Fees collected from passengers for airport capital improvements and infrastructure development.
2. Customer Facility Charges (CFC): Fees collected from rental car customers for facility maintenance and development.
3. Parking Operations: Revenue from garage, surface lot, short-term, and Park & Ride parking facilities. ABM Parking Services manages parking operations.
4. Concessions and Dining: Revenue from airport restaurants and dining facilities including River City Brewing, Chick-fil-A, Dunkin' Donuts, Grab & Fly, and Air Capital Bar managed by MSE Branded Foods.
5. Retail and Shopping: Revenue from gift shops including Air Capital Market and travel @ ease shops operated by Paradies-Lagardere.
6. Airline Fees and Charges: Fees from six airlines operating at the airport including Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines.
7. Ground Transportation and Rental Cars: Fees from rental car operators (Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless) and ground transportation services.
8. Property and Facility Leasing: Revenue from over 60 aviation-related businesses leasing space on airport property including aircraft manufacturers, MRO facilities, and general aviation services.
9. Federal Grants-in-Aid: Federal funding for airport development, infrastructure improvements, and safety programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) operates commercial passenger aviation services through a single modern terminal with 12 gates serving six airlines across 14 nonstop destinations. Core offerings include passenger aviation operations, multi-tier airport parking (garage, surface lot, short-term, park & ride), managed dining and retail concessions, ground transportation coordination, an ICT Rewards frequent parker program, and approximately 490 acres of commercial real estate available for aviation-related business leasing. The airport operates as an enterprise fund of the City of Wichita via the Wichita Airport Authority.

Product overview

Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) is a regional commercial airport operated by the Wichita Airport Authority. The airport operates as a single unified facility - Air Capital Terminal 3 opened in June 2015 - providing passenger aviation services through six airline partners. Core services include flight operations (14+ nonstop destinations), parking (garage, surface lots, park & ride), ground transportation coordination, and retail/dining. Additional services include a business center, conference facilities, and approximately 490 acres of commercial development property for aviation-related businesses. The airport serves as an enterprise fund of the City of Wichita, maintaining separate business operations without general fund subsidies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airport Parking Services Multi-tier parking product offering Garage parking ($3/hour, $20/day max), Surface Lot ($14/day max), Short-Term Lot (first 60 minutes free, then $20/day max), and Park & Ride ($8/day with shuttle every 10-12 minutes) for airport passengers and visitors; managed by ABM Parking Services.
• ICT Rewards Frequent Parker Program Loyalty program earning points redeemable for free airport parking — 1 point per $1 spent on parking plus a 250-point sign-up bonus — for frequent airport parking customers.
• Commercial Airline Gate and Terminal Services Terminal and gate access for six commercial airlines — Southwest, American, Delta, United, Alaska, and Allegiant — across 12 gates serving 14 nonstop destinations plus seasonal routes connecting to over 250 domestic and 100 international one-stop markets.
• Airport Development Property Leasing Commercial real estate leasing on approximately 140 acres of airfield-access land and 350+ acres of non-airfield property for aviation-related businesses, including aircraft manufacturers, MRO facilities, FBOs, general aviation, and cargo operations.
• TSA PreCheck Enrollment Center On-site TSA PreCheck enrollment center (located in the Business Center and external locations) providing expedited security screening enrollment for air travelers.
• Ground Transportation Hub (Rental Cars, Rideshare, Taxi, Shuttles) On-airport ground transportation services including rental cars (Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, Turo), rideshare (Lyft, Uber), taxi, limousine, and hotel/airport shuttle coordination.
• Federal Grants-in-Aid for Airport Development Federal funding programs administered through the airport for capital development, infrastructure improvements, and aviation safety programs; allocated to airport projects from FAA and other federal sources.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2025 marked record high with nearly 1.9 million passengers, up 6% from first month of new terminal opening
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DoubleTree by Hilton Wichita AirportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel partner offering 20% discount off Best Available Rate for passengers with boarding passes. Shuttle service to airport terminal.
• Hampton Inn & Suites Wichita AirportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel partner offering 15% discount off Best Available Rate including breakfast for passengers with boarding passes.
• ABM Parking ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrivate management contractor of parking operations at Eisenhower Airport. Handles full-time and part-time Cashiers, Attendants, Shuttle Drivers and Maintenance Technicians.
• MSE Branded FoodscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManages airport restaurants including River City Brewing, Chick-Fil-A, Dunkin' Donuts, Air Capital Bar, Grab 'N Fly, and Aviators Cafe.
• Paradies-LagarderecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperates airport gift shops including Air Capital Market and travel @ ease shops in the terminal.
• Hidden Disabilities Sunflower ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal initiative providing support to travelers with hidden disabilities. Over 327 airports in over 70 countries participate. Staff trained to recognize Sunflower symbol.
• Clear Channel AirportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAirport campus advertising partner for Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport.
• TSA (Transportation Security Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency operating security checkpoints at the airport. TSA PreCheck enrollment center located on-site.
• U.S. Customs and Border ProtectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency providing customs services for international arrivals. Limited international arrival capacity due to restricted CBP ramp space.
• Rental Car PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn-site rental car partners: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, and Turo serving airport travelers.
• Rideshare Partners (Lyft, Uber)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransportation network companies providing on-demand rides to and from the airport.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves1 record

Direct peers

• Des Moines International Airport: DSM is a small hub Midwest airport serving a similar size catchment and business mix. It is a useful comparable for small hub operations, common-use terminal facilities, and similar airline route structures.
• Tulsa International Airport: Tulsa International (TUL) is a small hub regional airport that ICT explicitly benchmarks itself against on fares ($486.19 average). It serves a comparable Oklahoma/Kansas catchment with overlapping airline mix and similar business and leisure traffic mix.
• Spokane International Airport: Spokane International (GEG) is a comparable small hub airport serving a similar size regional market with comparable airline mix and similar non-airline revenue economics. Often cited as a comparable in small hub performance benchmarks.
• Kansas City International Airport: Kansas City International (MCI) is a larger competitor airport within driving distance of Wichita. ICT's own marketing positions against it on fares ($477.58 average) and frames MCI as an alternative that travelers may drive to.
• Boise Airport: Boise Airport (BOI) is a fast-growing small hub with comparable passenger volumes and a similar mix of business and leisure travel. It is a useful comparable for terminal expansion, non-airline revenue growth, and small hub governance.
• Omaha Eppley Airfield: Eppley Airfield (OMA) is a comparable small hub airport serving a regional Midwest market with overlapping airline mix and similar non-airline revenue streams (parking, concessions, FBO tenants).
• Will Rogers World Airport (Oklahoma City): OKC's Will Rogers World is another small hub competitor that ICT benchmarks on fares ($487.03). Both airports serve similar regional business and leisure travel markets in the south-central U.S. with overlapping airline and destination networks.

Broad incumbents

• ABM Industries: ABM is the contracted operator of parking services at ICT and a major player in airport facilities services across the U.S. It is a relevant comparable for understanding outsourced airport services economics and operating leverage at small hub airports.
• Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority: MWAA operates Reagan National and Dulles International under an airport authority governance structure similar to the Wichita Airport Authority. It provides a broader governance and capital planning comparable for authority-run airports.

Regional players

• Colonel James Jabara Airport: Jabara is a wholly-owned general aviation airport subsidiary of the Wichita Airport Authority. While smaller and GA-focused, it is relevant as a sibling facility and illustrates the authority's broader regional aviation footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/flywichita
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wichita-dwight-d-eisenhower-national-airport

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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