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    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Wichita"
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    "Textron Aviation (Cessna)",
    "Corporate Charters",
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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  "code": "CEA",
  "connection_tips": "Cessna Aircraft Field (CEA), also known by its ICAO code KCEA, is a private-use industrial facility located in the heart of Wichita, Kansas. Because CEA is primarily dedicated to Textron Aviation's aircraft manufacturing and testing operations, it does not host scheduled commercial airline services. If your travel plans involve a connection from a corporate or delivery flight at CEA to a commercial departure, your primary gateway will be Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT), located approximately 10 to 12 miles to the west.\n\nTransferring between CEA and ICT requires ground transportation, which typically takes 20 to 30 minutes via US-400 West (Kellogg Avenue). As CEA is an unattended facility without a traditional passenger terminal, there are no on-site taxi ranks or shuttle services. It is essential to pre-arrange your ground transport, either through Textron\u2019s corporate services or by using a local rideshare app such as Uber or Lyft. If you are meeting a driver, use the main field address at 7751 East Pawnee Street as your pickup point.\n\nFor pilots flying into CEA to make a connection, be aware that the airfield offers no public fuel or maintenance services. All flight operations must be closely coordinated with the neighboring McConnell Air Force Base (KIAB) tower, as the two facilities share overlapping approach paths. If you require a commercial flight to depart the region, ensure you arrive at Wichita Eisenhower (ICT) at least 90 minutes before your domestic flight to allow for check-in and security. The ICT terminal is a single, modern building that is easy to navigate, offering free Wi-Fi and local dining options to make your transition as smooth as possible.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "This is a private-use airport - ensure you have explicit permission and coordination with Textron.",
    "Be mindful of the restricted runway 17R/35L, which is strictly for Cessna personnel and test.",
    "Flight operations must be coordinated with McConnell Air Force Base.",
    "There are no passenger amenities or fueling services for the public on-site.",
    "The airport is a great vantage point for seeing new Cessna aircraft during their initial test."
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  "iataCode": "CEA",
  "icao": "KCEA",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 37.648601532,
  "layover_planner_info": "No passenger facilities on-site. Wichita city center is a 10-minute drive away for full hotels and dining.",
  "longitude": -97.2506027222,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 60,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "N/A - Private facility. Contact Textron Aviation flight operations or your corporate travel desk for assistance.",
  "name": "Cessna Aircraft Field",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ICT",
      "name": "Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "EWK",
      "name": "Newton City-County Airport"
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      "name": "McConnell Air Force Base"
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  "terminal_info": "Cessna Aircraft Field (CEA), also known by its ICAO code KCEA, is a significant private-use aviation facility located four nautical miles southeast of downtown Wichita, Kansas. Situated in the heart of the 'Air Capital of the World,' the airport is owned and operated by Textron Aviation (the parent company of Cessna) and serves as a critical hub for the manufacturing, testing, and delivery of general aviation aircraft. The airfield is deeply integrated into the industrial landscape of Wichita, supporting the complex logistics of global aviation manufacturing.\n\nThe airport infrastructure is primarily designed for industrial and corporate use rather than commercial passenger traffic. There is no traditional passenger terminal building; instead, the airfield facilities are focused on aircraft production lines, maintenance hangars, and flight test centers. A unique operational feature of CEA is its dual runway system, which includes runway 17R/35L, a facility strictly closed to the public and reserved exclusively for Cessna personnel and authorized test flights. The airfield is unattended by standard airport management staff, with operations coordinated directly through Textron Aviation's flight operations department.\n\nWhile Cessna Aircraft Field does not host scheduled commercial airline services, it remains one of the busiest airfields in Kansas for general and corporate aviation. All flight operations at CEA must be closely coordinated with the neighboring McConnell Air Force Base (KIAB), as the two facilities share overlapping airspace and approach paths. For pilots and travelers requiring commercial links, the major hub at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) is located approximately 10 miles to the west. The presence of CEA remains fundamental to the identity and economy of Wichita, facilitating the continued development of iconic aircraft models such as the Cessna Citation and Caravan series.",
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