Waco Regional (KACT), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Waco Regional Airport (KACT) is a towered, public-use airport in Waco, Texas, sitting roughly 89 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. The field handled 13,189 total operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 4,720 of those attributed to business aviation. Two paved asphalt runways serve the field, including a 7,107-foot primary runway, and fuel service includes 100LL, Jet A, and UL94.
Runways
Waco Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 01/19, is 7,107 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
Waco Regional has Jet A, 100LL and UL94 available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 10pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Waco Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Fort Worth Meacham International (KFTW), 73 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Waco Regional recorded 4,720 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KACT is concentrated in the fall months, with October, March, and August posting the highest monthly operation counts of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 476 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Waco Regional averages 29.1 days above 90°F in July, 11.5 freeze days in January and 0.1 snow days in February. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 97.1°F, and January the coldest, at 59.1°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Waco Regional has published operating constraints in two categories: access and pavement strength.
For clearance delivery, contact Waco Approach on 121.9 or contact Fort Worth ARTCC.
When the airport traffic control tower is closed: runway 19 has MALSR approach lighting. High-intensity runway lights on runway 01/19 are preset to low intensity; pilots can increase intensity via CTAF. Runway 14 has REIL, and runway 14/32 has medium-intensity runway lighting. Taxiway lights are preset to low intensity when wind favors that configuration, and are otherwise not available.
Prior permission is required for unscheduled air carrier operations. Call airport operations or submit a request through the airport's online portal.
PCR VALUE: 547/F/B/W/T
PCR VALUE: 462/F/B/W/T
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Waco Regional has five airfields within 34 NM. The closest is Tstc Waco (KCNW), 8.13 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at KACT?
Waco Regional Airport does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is at KFTW, located approximately 72.81 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from international destinations need to plan a stop at KFTW or another customs-equipped airport prior to or as part of their arrival routing. Dispatchers should factor this distance into fuel and routing calculations for any international itinerary terminating at KACT.
What runway options does KACT offer for business aircraft?
KACT has two paved asphalt runways available for operations. Runway 01/19 is the longer option at 7,107 feet by 150 feet wide, and this also sets the field's max paved length. Runway 14/32 provides a secondary option at 5,103 feet by 150 feet wide. Both runways accommodate a wide range of business aircraft given their length and width, and the longer runway supports larger jet operations at Waco Regional Airport.
Does KACT require prior permission for unscheduled operations?
Yes, KACT requires prior permission for unscheduled air carrier operations. Operators can arrange this by calling airport operations directly or by submitting a request through the airport's online portal. This requirement applies specifically to unscheduled air carrier flights rather than general aviation traffic. Dispatchers planning such flights into Waco Regional Airport should build this coordination step into their pre-flight planning timeline.
What are the lighting arrangements at KACT when the tower is closed?
When the control tower at KACT is closed, several lighting systems shift to pilot-controlled or preset operation. Runway 19 has an MALSR approach lighting system, and high-intensity runway lights on runway 01/19 are preset to low intensity, with pilots able to increase intensity via CTAF. Runway 14 has REIL, and runway 14/32 has medium-intensity runway lighting. Taxiway lights are preset to low intensity only when wind conditions favor that runway configuration, and are otherwise unavailable.
When does business aviation traffic peak at Waco Regional Airport?
Business aviation traffic at Waco Regional Airport shows a clear seasonal pattern based on 2025 FAA TFMSC data. October is the busiest month with 476 operations, followed by March at 447 and August at 440. The slower months are July with 300 operations and January with 322. Dispatchers scheduling flexible trips into KACT may find fall months carry the heaviest business aviation volume of the year.