I Fly Wichita Badge

An Economic Development Initiative

THE CHOICE IS YOURS: HOW YOU FLY AFFECTS OUR ECONOMY

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.

  • 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

QUALITY AIR SERVICE FUELS ECONOMIC EXPANSION

  • When businesses are considering where to set up shop or expand existing operations, one of the driving influences behind their decision is access to talent.
  • Affordable airfares and more nonstop destinations will make our region more attractive to businesses and talent.
  • This is an effective way to grow our population and expand our economy.
  • More passengers lead to more nonstop destinations, larger aircraft, and more competition.  Competition keeps fares affordable.
  • Our success depends on your travel choices.

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Best Possible

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BETTER FOR YOU

BETTER FOR OUR REGION

EFFECTS OF IMPROVED AIR SERVICE

effects of improved air service

WE HAVE GREAT NONSTOP DESTINATIONS.
LET'S GENERATE EVEN MORE.

SEVEN AIRLINES SERVE ICT

When booking flights, remember that Southwest and Allegiant do not use booking sites such as Travelocity, Expedia, etc. Book directly on their websites.

PARTNERS IN GROWTH

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.

Driving economic growth and community advancement in the Wichita region.

Source of travel and tourism information for south central Kansas.

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