McConnell AFB, Kansas
McConnell AFB is a community of 1,907 people in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
Why visit McConnell AFB
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 2 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Joyland Amusement Park, Kansas Aviation Museum, Administration Building and Towne Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in McConnell AFB
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
Things to do1
Joyland Amusement Park
Monument and historic site · 2.5 mi
Former American amusement park
Museums and landmarks19
Kansas Aviation Museum
Museum · 0.8 mi
3350 South George Washington Boulevard, Wichita
Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 12:00-17:00
Administration Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in Kansas, United States
1978 Titan II Missile Accident Memorial
Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi
Nose cone from a Titan II missile
General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon
Monument and historic site · 0.9 mi
S/n 78-0066
North American F-100C Super Sabre
Monument and historic site · 0.9 mi
S/n 54-1993
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship7
Cedar Pointe Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
9221 East 31st Street South, Wichita
Sharon Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.8 mi
2221 South Oliver Street, Wichita
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Healthcare1
Map of McConnell AFB
88 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 23°F | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 26°F | 1.1 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 35°F | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 45°F | 3.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 5.2 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 69°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 68°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 59°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 47°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 35°F | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 26°F | 1.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wichita Jabara Ap (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sedgwick County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-10-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-05-24: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2009-09-30: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-02-01: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
McConnell Air Force Base (IAB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Derby 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Wichita 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Haysville 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Andover 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Bel Aire 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Kechi 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Augusta 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Clearwater 16 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Goddard 16 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Colwich 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
Loading what members have shared...
Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
Photo credits
- KAM snow 1200, David G. Keith, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kansas Aviation Museum, Eric Friedebach, CC BY 2.0
- Kansas Aviation Museum - 50797571542, Eric Friedebach, CC BY 2.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (21), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (22), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (17), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (20), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (16), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (15), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (19), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (18), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (12), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (13), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (14), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio, Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (59), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (48), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Kansas Aviation Museum - 50796701548, Eric Friedebach, CC BY 2.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (2), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (25), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (73), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (64), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (70), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (1), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (74), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (63), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (56), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (29), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (5), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (58), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (26), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (57), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (71), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (28), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (62), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (24), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (27), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (23), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (4), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Wichita, KS, USA - panoramio (49), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.