New Century Aircenter Airport (KIXD), Kansas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
New Century AirCenter, identified by the code KIXD and located in Olathe, Kansas, serves as a towered public-use airport roughly 21 nautical miles from the Kansas City metro area. The field handles a business aviation-heavy traffic mix, with two paved runways supporting operations that reach past 14,600 annually according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. Nearby facilities including Johnson County Executive and Kansas City Downtown / Wheeler Field provide additional options within a short distance for operators working the regional airspace.
Runways
New Century Aircenter Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 18/36, is 7,339 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
New Century Aircenter Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
New Century Aircenter Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Kansas City Downtown / Wheeler Field (KMKC), 22 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
New Century Aircenter Airport recorded 10,836 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KIXD concentrates in the fall months, with October showing the highest monthly volume of the year according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 1,074 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
New Century Aircenter Airport averages 15.9 days above 90°F in July and 27.6 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.4°F, and January the coldest, at 39.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
New Century Aircenter Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
When the control tower is closed, contact Kansas City Approach on 118.90 for clearance delivery.
When the tower is closed, activate the MALSR on Runway 36, the REIL on Runway 18, the HIRL on Runway 18-36, the MIRL on Runway 4-22, and the taxiway lights via CTAF; the wind cone is also visible from CTAF activation.
The air traffic control tower's view of the southwest end of Taxiway F and Runway 04/22 is obscured.
Low sun angles reduce visibility for aircraft crossing Runway 18/36 from Taxiways A or B.
Birds and waterfowl are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Army operations are conducted at the field; contact Army Operations for details.
Contact the airport to confirm snow removal and winter conditions from November through April.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
New Century Aircenter Airport has five airfields within 26 NM. The closest is Johnson County Executive (KOJC), 7.21 NM east.
Part of the Kansas City area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways does KIXD offer for business aviation traffic?
New Century AirCenter, KIXD, operates two paved asphalt runways. Runway 18/36 is the primary strip at 7,339 feet long and 150 feet wide, suitable for most business jet traffic. Runway 04/22 provides a secondary option at 5,132 feet long and 100 feet wide. Both runways support the airport's mix of general aviation and business aviation operations under its control tower.
Is fuel available at New Century AirCenter (KIXD)?
New Century AirCenter, identified by the code KIXD, carries both 100LL and Jet A fuel types on the field. This dual availability supports both piston and turbine business aviation traffic operating through the airport. Operators should note that annual business aviation operations exceed 10,800, which is the bulk of the airport's total annual operations. Fuel planning can account for a facility that handles a steady volume of turbine traffic year-round.
Where is the nearest customs facility to KIXD?
The nearest customs facility to New Century AirCenter, KIXD, is at KMKC, located approximately 22.37 nautical miles away. KIXD itself does not have onsite customs processing according to the data on file. Operators arriving internationally or requiring customs clearance should plan to route through KMKC or coordinate clearance in advance. This distance should be factored into fuel and routing plans for international arrivals near Olathe, Kansas.
What operational hazards or visibility issues are noted at KIXD?
New Century AirCenter, KIXD, carries several published operational remarks affecting ground and airspace awareness. Birds and waterfowl are reported on and in the vicinity of the airport, requiring pilot vigilance during approach and departure. The control tower's view of the southwest end of Taxiway F and Runway 04/22 is obscured, limiting visual monitoring of that area. Low sun angles also reduce visibility for aircraft crossing Runway 18/36 from Taxiways A or B, a factor worth noting for early morning or late afternoon operations.
Does traffic at New Century AirCenter vary by season?
New Century AirCenter, KIXD, shows a seasonal pattern in business aviation operations across the year. Monthly bizav operations climb from a low near 761 in January to a peak of 1,074 in October, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. Mid-year months such as July and September also show elevated activity above 950 operations. Dispatchers planning traffic-sensitive operations at KIXD may want to account for this fall and mid-year concentration when scheduling.