Terminal Procedures

KBEC — Beech Factory

WICHITA, KS · 4 FAA charts · cycle 6 Aug 2026

FAA BECElevation 1,408 ft1 runwayLongest 8,001 ftToweredVolume NC-2Not for navigation
KBEC airport diagram — runways, taxiways and ramp layout
KBEC airport diagram The official FAA airport diagram — runways, taxiways, ramp layout and hold-short positions. Download PDF

2 published instrument approaches: 2 RNAV (GPS), serving 2 runway ends.

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Instrument approach procedures

ChartAmendment
RNAV (GPS) RWY 01 chart previewRNAV (GPS) RWY 011BPDF
RNAV (GPS) RWY 19 chart previewRNAV (GPS) RWY 191BPDF

Takeoff and alternate minimums

ChartAmendment
TAKEOFF MINIMUMS chart previewTAKEOFF MINIMUMSPDF

Minimums pages cover a whole volume, so the same document is shared by every airport in it.

KBEC airport information

Control tower
Yes
Attendance
All mon-fri 0700-1730
ARTCC
Kansas City Center
Flight service
Wichita
NOTAM facility
ICT (NOTAM-D available)
Magnetic variation
4E
Beacon
White-green (lighted land airport), sunset to sunrise
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes
Bottled oxygen
None
Parking
Tie-downs
Activated
April 1940
Airport area
1,280 acres
Ownership
Privately owned
Sectional
Wichita
Last FAA inspection
2025-10-28

From the FAA NASR 28-day subscription, cycle 6 Aug 2026.

KBEC radio frequencies

ServiceFrequencyCall sign
CTAF126.8
UNICOM122.95
Ground121.7Beech
Clearance delivery125.0When Twr ClsdBeech
Approach134.8Beech
Emergency121.5Beech

Civil VHF frequencies from the FAA NASR 28-day subscription. Discrete sector and military frequencies are not listed.

Runways

8,001 × 100 ft0119N1,000 ft
Runway layout at KBEC, drawn to scale from FAA published runway-end coordinates and true alignments. Runways served by an ILS are highlighted.
RunwayLengthWidth SurfaceLighting
01/198,001 ft100 ftConcrete GoodMedium intensity
  01 11°TPAPI (4-box) 3° · right-hand circuit
  19 191°TPAPI (4-box) 3°

Runway and approach-aid data from the FAA NASR 28-day subscription.

Where KBEC is

Latitude, longitude37.6939170, -97.2149170
Elevation1,408 ft
From Wichita5 nm E

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FAA remarks for KBEC

  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
  • ARR & DEP ACFT MAINTAIN 2200 FT MSL WITHIN 5 MILES OF FIELD DUE TO AFB TRAFFIC.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT REIL RWY 01 AND 19; MIRL RWY 01/19 - CTAF.
  • ARRS FROM THE W CROSS MIDFIELD ENTER DNWND.
  • DEER, COYOTE & MIGRATORY WATER FOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • PPR FOR PARKING OR TAXIING WEST SIDE OF RY.
  • BE ALERT COL JAMES JABARA ARPT 3 MILES NORTH 1/2 MILE WEST OF ARPT.
  • PRKG UNAVBL EXC 4 HRS PPR CALL 316-515-7140.
  • EXTENSIVE TRAINING ACTIVITIES
  • RWY 19 CALM WIND RWY.

Published verbatim from the FAA NASR subscription. Abbreviations are the FAA's own.

Balanced approach coverage

Beech Factory’s instrument set is narrow but symmetrical: one RNAV (GPS) approach serves each end of runway 01/19. That gives published arrival coverage in both runway directions, but no second approach type. The single 8,001 ft concrete runway provides substantial length while leaving no alternative runway alignment.

Surrounding chart coverage

Among nearby fields, McConnell AFB has the broadest procedure set by a clear margin, while Colonel James Jabara also has more charts than Beech Factory. Augusta Municipal matches Beech Factory’s chart total; Lloyd Stearman Field and Cessna Aircraft Field have thinner coverage. The Kansas City and Wichita sectional charts add broader VFR context beyond the airport diagram and terminal procedures.

Airports near KBEC

IDAirportCity DistanceCharts
KCEACessna Acft FldWICHITA, KS3 nm SW1
KAAOColonel James JabaraWICHITA, KS3 nm N6
KIABMc Connell AFBWICHITA, KS5 nm SW14
3AUAugusta MuniAUGUSTA, KS7 nm E4
1K1Lloyd Stearman FldBENTON, KS7 nm NE2
K50Cook AirfieldROSE HILL, KS8 nm S2
KICTWichita Dwight D Eisenhower NtlWICHITA, KS11 nm W22
KEQAEl Dorado/Capt Jack Thomas MemlEL DORADO, KS19 nm E5

VFR charts covering KBEC

Common questions about KBEC

What charts are available for KBEC?

4 current FAA charts for Beech Factory, including 2 instrument approachs, 1 airport diagram. All are free to download as PDFs from this page, from the 6 August 2026 cycle.

What are the radio frequencies for KBEC?

Ground 121.7; CTAF 126.8; UNICOM 122.95; Clearance delivery 125.0. Full civil VHF list, with sector notes, is in the frequencies table on this page — from the FAA NASR subscription.

How long is the runway at KBEC?

Beech Factory has 1 runway. The longest is 01/19 at 8,001 ft by 100 ft, concrete. Full runway dimensions, lighting and approach aids are listed on this page.

Does KBEC have an ILS approach?

No ILS is published. In total KBEC has 2 published instrument approaches, of which 2 are RNAV (GPS).

Where can I download the KBEC airport diagram?

The official FAA airport diagram for Beech Factory is free to download at the top of this page. It shows runways, taxiways, ramp layout and hold-short positions, and is reissued every 28 days.

Is KBEC a towered airport?

Yes. Beech Factory has an operating control tower, within Kansas City Center's airspace. Tower, ground and clearance frequencies are listed on this page.

Are these KBEC charts current?

They are from the FAA cycle effective 6 August 2026, which is superseded on 3 September 2026. We publish each new cycle on its effective date. They are for flight simulation and reference only — not for real-world navigation.

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