An Economic Development Initiative
When you fly Wichita, you help our region prosper. You help attract competition, which leads to better air service. The better our air service, the more opportunities for economic expansion. You have the power. Make travel decisions that fuel our region’s growth.
Be Part of the Solution
Join our grassroots initiative, backed by Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce, Greater Wichita Partnership, Project Wichita, Regional Economic Area Partnership (REAP) of South Central Kansas, South Central Kansas Economic Development District (SCKEDD), Visit Wichita, City of Newton, City of Wichita, Butler County and Sedgwick County. This site offers a way to deliver feedback, get connected and bring others onboard. Let’s go.
I always fly out of Wichita. When I land, I am 15 minutes from home. I love knowing that. That is one of the really important parts of the quality of life in Wichita.
Matt Michaelis
Chairman and CEO
Emprise Bank
Wichita
We're based in Hutchinson but we consider Wichita our home airport. The ease of access and pricing make it a practical solution for us.
Clayton Delaney
Senior systems engineer/technology consultant
Network Management Group, Inc.
Hutchinson
The airport has been instrumental in growing our little community.
Chuck Singleton
President, Central States Marketing and Manufacturing
McPherson
I always fly Wichita because of the time savings. Time is money.
Mike Zucconi
Director of Development, Hesston College
Hesston
It's important to have low-cost carriers here — really important. It keeps other fares low.
Jason Cox
President, Cox Machine
Wichita
The airport is our connection to the rest of the nation and the world. If we don't have affordable airfare, that is going to limit our ability to be competitive.
Karyn Page
President, Kansas Global Trade Services
Wichita
One big thing in booking bands is airfare. Finding budget-friendly flights is super important. That can be the difference in bringing an act in, or not.
Adam Hartke
Concert Promoter
Wichita
Working with communities to enhance and improve the economic vitality, community infrastructure and housing quality.
Advocating for state investments and encouraging strategic public policies to create jobs and grow the economy.
Focusing on strategies to fast-forward economic growth both in Wichita and throughout South Central Kansas.
City of Newton · City of Wichita · Butler County · Sedgwick County