Abilene Regional (KABI), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Abilene Regional Airport (KABI) is a towered, public-use field in west-central Texas serving the Abilene metro area, roughly 116 nautical miles from the nearest major metro reference point. The airport supports business aviation alongside commercial and military-adjacent traffic, with FAA TFMSC data recording 16,253 annual operations in 2025, including 7,791 business aviation operations. Two parallel asphalt runways, both over 7,190 feet long, give it the pavement length to handle a broad range of turbine equipment.
Runways
Abilene Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 17R/35L, is 7,208 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Abilene Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Abilene Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Fort Worth Meacham International (KFTW), 120 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Abilene Regional recorded 7,791 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October and December. Business aviation traffic at KABI peaks in October, with volumes noticeably higher than the January through March period.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 740 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Abilene Regional averages 26.9 days above 90°F in July, 15.3 freeze days in January and 0.4 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 96.4°F, and January the coldest, at 58.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Abilene Regional has published operating constraints in three categories: environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
High bird activity has been reported on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 600/F/D/W/T
PCR VALUE: 680/F/D/W/T
This is an uncontrolled airport located 2 nautical miles northeast of the airport, with a traffic pattern altitude of 2,300 feet.
Military aviation services are available at the airport.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Abilene Regional has five airfields within 40 NM. The closest is Dyess AFB (KDYS), 8.86 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KABI?
Abilene Regional Airport operates two parallel asphalt runways. Runway 17R/35L measures 7,208 feet long and 150 feet wide, while Runway 17L/35R measures 7,198 feet long and also 150 feet wide. Both are paved and offer comparable length, giving flexibility for wind-based runway selection. The near-identical dimensions make KABI suitable for a wide range of business jet and turboprop operations without a significant length constraint on either runway.
Is fuel available at Abilene Regional Airport?
Abilene Regional Airport (KABI) offers both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel. The field operates on an ALL / ALL / ALL attendance schedule, meaning services are staffed year-round without seasonal gaps in the published schedule. This dual fuel availability supports both piston and turbine business aviation traffic using the field. Operators should confirm current fuel service hours directly with the airport ahead of arrival, since attendance schedule notation does not itself guarantee specific fuel pump hours.
Does KABI have customs clearance on site?
Abilene Regional Airport does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is at Fort Worth (KFTW), located approximately 119.83 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from international origins need to plan a stop at KFTW or another customs-equipped airport before or after using KABI. This distance should be factored into routing and fuel planning for any flight requiring a customs clearance stop near Abilene.
What wildlife or traffic pattern hazards are noted for KABI?
Abilene Regional Airport carries a remark noting high bird activity on and in the vicinity of the airport, which operators should factor into approach and departure planning. Separately, an uncontrolled airport lies 2 nautical miles northeast of KABI with a traffic pattern altitude of 2,300 feet, adding nearby traffic to account for during arrivals and departures in that sector. Crews operating at KABI should maintain awareness of both the bird activity and the adjacent uncontrolled field when planning circuits and instrument approaches.
What is the pavement strength rating for KABI's runways?
Abilene Regional Airport publishes two PCR values for its runway pavements: 600/F / D/W / T and 680/F / D/W / T. These figures apply to the airport's two parallel asphalt runways, both exceeding 7,190 feet in length. Dispatchers and operators of heavier turbine aircraft can reference these PCR figures when evaluating whether a given airframe's weight is compatible with KABI's pavement. As with any PCR figure, the values should be cross-checked against current aircraft-specific pavement requirements before planning heavy operations.