KIXD New Century AirCenter Airport
New Century AirCenter Airport (JCI) is a towered general-aviation airport in New Century, Kansas, at 1,087 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 18/36 (7,339 ft), 04/22 (5,132 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KIXD · FAA IXD · IATA JCI |
|---|---|
| Location | New Century, KS · 38.8309, -94.8903 |
| Elevation | 1,087 ft MSL (331 m) |
| Tower | 133.0 MHz |
| ASOS | 135.325 MHz |
| FAA charts | 20 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KIXD METAR and TAF
METAR KIXD 010453Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM FEW035 BKN046 OVC055 16/14 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP218 T01610139| Wind | From 110° at 7 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Few 3,500 ft, Broken 4,600 ft, Overcast 5,500 ft · ceiling 4,600 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 16°C (61°F) / 14°C (57°F) · spread 2°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 30.19 inHg (1022 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP218: sea-level pressure 1021.8 hPa · T01610139: temperature 16.1°C, dew point 13.9°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (110° true at 7 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 18: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 7 kt from the left
- RWY 36: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 7 kt from the right
- RWY 04: headwind 3 kt, crosswind 6 kt from the right
- RWY 22: tailwind 3 kt, crosswind 6 kt from the left
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 31st at 23:20Z · valid 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KIXD 312320Z 0100/0124 10005KT P6SM OVC080 TEMPO 0100/0103 -RA FM011000 12005KT P6SM BKN012 TEMPO 0110/0114 4SM -DZ BKN008- Initially · 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z: wind 100° at 5 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 8,000 ft
- Temporarily · 1st 00Z – 1st 03Z: light rain
- From · 1st 10:00Z: wind 120° at 5 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 1,200 ft
- Temporarily · 1st 10Z – 1st 14Z: visibility 4 statute miles · light drizzle · broken 800 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 / 36 | 7,339 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 04 / 22 | 5,132 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | KANSAS CITY APP/DEP | 118.9 |
| ASOS | 135.325 | |
| CTAF | 133.0 | |
| Ground | 124.3 | |
| Tower | 133.0 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KIXD before you fly.
FAA charts for KIXD — d-TPP 2611
20 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 5
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 6
Arrivals (STAR) 5
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
KIXD on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.