McConnell Air Force Base, Military Base

Seven KC-46A Pegasus perform an elephant walk July 1, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. McConnell’s tanker aircrews and maintenance personnel were tested on their ability to rapidly generating multiple sorties during a weather evacuation exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

McConnell Air Force Base is located in Wichita, KS. Wichita is the most populous city in Kansas.

The 22nd Air Refueling Wing is the host unit at McConnell AFB.

The wing's primary mission is to provide Global Reach by conducting air refueling and airlift when and wherever needed. To do this, the wing is charged to develop and maintain the capability to conduct air-refueling operations supporting command objectives in any part of the world, in any condition or climate.

McConnell Air Force Base Information

Condition: Operational
Years in Use: 1941 – present
Controlled by: Air Mobility Command (AMC)
Current Commander: Colonel Sean W. McCurdy
Garrison: 22nd Air Refueling Wing
Base Occupants: 22nd Air Refueling Wing, 931st Air Refueling Wing, 184th Wing
Open to the Public: No