Abilene Regional Airport — Abilene, United States
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Distance & flight time from ABI
Abilene Regional Airport
Abilene Regional Airport, in west-central Texas, operates three runways at 1,791 feet above sea level, considerably higher than the Gulf Coast airports elsewhere in the state. That runway count gives the field more capacity and flexibility than most medium airports in this list, reflecting Abilene's role as a regional center for the surrounding rural counties. West Texas towns are often spread far apart, and Abilene Regional functions as a hub for people living well outside the city itself who would otherwise face a long drive to Dallas-Fort Worth or Midland. Varying wind conditions across the open Texas plains help explain why three runways serve a city of this size.
Runways at Abilene Regional Airport (ABI)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3678 ft (1121 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 17L/35R | 7198 ft (2194 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 17R/35L | 7208 ft (2197 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Abilene Regional Airport (ABI)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 125 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 118.25 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.7 MHz |
| RDO | FORT WORTH RDO | 122.65 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 120.1 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Abilene Regional Airport (ABI)
- Dyess Air Force Base (DYS) — 16.2 km (10.1 mi)
- San Angelo Regional Mathis Field (SJT) — 140.1 km (87.1 mi)
- Curtis Field (BBD) — 141.1 km (87.7 mi)
- Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL) — 157.4 km (97.8 mi)
- Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base (SPS) — 207.4 km (128.9 mi)
- Kimble County Airport (JCT) — 211.4 km (131.4 mi)
- NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field (FWH) — 213.6 km (132.7 mi)
- Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) — 222.1 km (138.0 mi)
Residents of the sparsely populated counties surrounding Abilene search the code ABI when booking connecting flights, since the airport draws travelers from well beyond the city limits and reservation systems list it only by this three-letter identifier rather than by county name.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Abilene Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Abilene Regional Airport is ABI.
What is the ICAO code for Abilene Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Abilene Regional Airport is KABI. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.