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{{short description|Airport in Kansas, United States of America}}
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{{Infobox airport
| name = New Century AirCenter
| name = New Century AirCenter
| image = New_century_view.jpg
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| FAA = IXD
| FAA = IXD
| type = Public
| type = Public
| owner =
| owner =[[Johnson County, Kansas|Johnson County]]
| operator = {{nowrap|Johnson County Arpt Comm}}
| operator = {{nowrap|Johnson County Arpt Comm}}
| city-served = [[Olathe, Kansas]]
| city-served = [[Olathe, Kansas]]
| location = [[Gardner, Kansas]]
| location = [[Gardner, Kansas]]
| elevation-f = 1,087
| elevation-f = 1,087
| elevation-m = 331
| coordinates = {{Coord|38|49|51|N|094|53|25|W|type:airport_region:US}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|38|49|51|N|094|53|25|W|type:airport_region:US}}
| timezone = [[Central Time Zone|CST]]
| website =
| utc = [[UTC−06:00]]
| summer = CDT
| utcs = [[UTC−05:00]]
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| image_map = KIXD Airport Diagram.svg
| image_map_caption = FAA diagram
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location of airport in Kansas
| pushpin_label = '''IXD'''
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| r1-surface = [[Asphalt]]
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| stat1-header = Aircraft operations (2019)
| stat-year = 2004
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| footnotes = Source: [[Federal Aviation Administration]]<ref name=FAA />
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[[Image:IXD diagram.jpg|thumb|210px|FAA diagram: New Century AirCenter]]


'''New Century AirCenter''' {{Airport codes|JCI|KIXD|IXD}}, formerly known as '''Naval Air Station Olathe''', '''Flatley Field''' and '''Johnson County Industrial Airport''', is a [[general aviation]] airport located four miles (6&nbsp;km) southwest of the [[central business district]] of [[Olathe, Kansas|Olathe]], a city in [[Johnson County, Kansas|Johnson County]], [[Kansas]], [[United States]].<ref name=FAA>{{FAA-airport|ID=IXD|use=PU|own=PU|site=06809.*A}}, retrieved 15 October 2008</ref>
'''New Century AirCenter''' {{Airport codes|JCI|KIXD|IXD}}, formerly known as '''Naval Air Station Olathe''', '''Flatley Field''' and '''Johnson County Industrial Airport''', is a joint civil-military [[general aviation]] airport located four miles (6&nbsp;km) southwest of the [[central business district]] of [[Olathe, Kansas|Olathe]], a city in [[Johnson County, Kansas|Johnson County]], [[Kansas]], [[United States]].<ref name=FAA>{{FAA-airport|ID=IXD|use=PU|own=PU|site=06809.*A}}, effective March 26, 2020</ref> Measured by number of aircraft operations, the facility was the second-busiest airport in the state of Kansas in 2019.<ref name="FAA"/>


Although most U.S. airports use the same three-letter [[location identifier]] for the [[Federal Aviation Administration|FAA]] and [[International Air Transport Association|IATA]], New Century AirCenter is assigned '''IXD''' by the FAA and '''JCI''' by the IATA (which assigned '''IXD''' to [[Bamrauli Airport]] in [[Allahabad]], [[India]]). The airport's [[International Civil Aviation Organization|ICAO]] identifier is '''KIXD'''.
Although most U.S. airports use the same three-letter [[location identifier]] for the [[Federal Aviation Administration|FAA]] and [[International Air Transport Association|IATA]], New Century AirCenter is assigned '''IXD''' by the FAA and '''JCI''' by the IATA (which assigned '''IXD''' to [[Bamrauli Airport]] in [[Allahabad]], [[India]]). The airport's [[International Civil Aviation Organization|ICAO]] identifier is '''KIXD'''.<ref>{{cite web|author=United States |url=http://gc.kls2.com/airport/JCI |title=Great Circle Mapper: JCI / KIXD - Olathe, Kansas (New Century AirCenter) |publisher=Gc.kls2.com |date= |accessdate=April 11, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=India |url=http://gc.kls2.com/airport/IXD |title=Great Circle Mapper: IXD / VIAL - Allahabad, India (Bamrauli Airport) |publisher=Gc.kls2.com |date= |accessdate=April 11, 2020}}</ref>
<ref>[http://gc.kls2.com/airport/JCI Great Circle Mapper: JCI / KIXD - Olathe, Kansas (New Century AirCenter)]</ref>
<ref>[http://gc.kls2.com/airport/IXD Great Circle Mapper: IXD / VIAL - Allahabad, India (Bamrauli Airport)]</ref>


The airport’s codes were derived from its name of '''J'''ohnson '''C'''ounty '''I'''ndustrial Airport. The county originally sought the “IND” designation for its “industrial” name but that identifier went to [[Indianapolis International Airport]]. The county then sought an “IJC” code based on the Johnson County name but that was rejected as too similar to the OJC code of the neighboring [[Johnson County Executive Airport]] (which was previously a naval auxiliary landing field, or NALF, under the control of [[Naval Air Station Olathe]]). As a civilian facility, the airport was assigned the closest available industrial code "IXD." The previous FAA code for Naval Air Station Olathe was '''NUU''' and the ICAO code '''KNUU'''.
The airport’s codes were derived from its name of '''J'''ohnson '''C'''ounty '''I'''ndustrial Airport. The county originally sought the “IND” designation for its “industrial” name but that identifier went to [[Indianapolis International Airport]]. The county then sought an “IJC” code based on the Johnson County name but that was rejected as too similar to the OJC code of the neighboring [[Johnson County Executive Airport]] (which was previously a naval auxiliary landing field, or NALF, under the control of [[Naval Air Station Olathe]]). As a civilian facility, the airport was assigned the closest available industrial code "IXD." The previous FAA code for Naval Air Station Olathe was '''NUU''' and the ICAO code '''KNUU'''.
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{{Main|Naval Air Station Olathe}}
{{Main|Naval Air Station Olathe}}


With the departure of Navy and Marine Corps Reserve flying units, the sole remaining military aviation presence at the airfield is the US Army Reserve's Bravo Company, 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment, flying the [[CH-47 Chinook]].<ref>http://www.armytimes.com/news/2011/08/military-some-troops-killed-in-helo-crash-identified-080811/</ref>
With the departure of Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve flying units, the sole remaining military aviation presence at the airfield is the [[U.S. Army Reserve]]'s Bravo Company, [[158th Aviation Regiment|7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment]], flying the [[CH-47 Chinook]].<ref>http://www.armytimes.com/news/2011/08/military-some-troops-killed-in-helo-crash-identified-080811/ {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>


===Civil use===
===Civil use===
The airport was acquired by Johnson County in 1973 and renamed Johnson County Industrial Airport to reflect a new mission of being an industrial park (including the Fred Allenbrand Criminal Justice Complex for Johnson County). On September 28, 1994 the name was changed to New Century AirCenter so as not to minimize its aviation component. In 1995, the [[Base Realignment and Closure Commission]] (BRAC) voted to close Naval Air Reserve Center (NAVAIRESCEN) Olathe and consolidate its units and functions at other Naval Air Reserve activities,<ref>http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_pnav/is_199506/ai_1402145814</ref> with all Navy activities ceasing in 1996.
The airport was acquired by Johnson County in 1973 and renamed Johnson County Industrial Airport to reflect a new mission of being an industrial park (including the Fred Allenbrand Criminal Justice Complex for Johnson County). On September 28, 1994 the name was changed to New Century AirCenter so as not to minimize its aviation component. In 1995, the [[Base Realignment and Closure Commission]] (BRAC) voted to close Naval Air Reserve Center (NAVAIRESCEN) Olathe and consolidate its units and functions at other Naval Air Reserve activities,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_pnav/is_199506/ai_1402145814 |title=CBSi |publisher=FindArticles.com |date= |accessdate=April 11, 2020}}</ref> with all Navy activities ceasing in 1996.


The base was featured in a segment on the [[A&E Network]] entitled “Haunted America” in which it is claimed the base is the site of [[paranormal]] activity after a pilot crashed into an aircraft hangar next to the airport control tower in the 1950s. According to the report: security guards hear voices, whistles, footsteps on the floor and on overhead catwalks. Locks refuse to stay locked and doors open and close without wind or human intervention and an occasional apparition makes an appearance.<ref>[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/olathe.htm Global Security.org profile of Olathe]</ref>
The base was featured in a segment on the [[A&E Network]] entitled “Haunted America” in which it is claimed the base is the site of [[paranormal]] activity after a Navy pilot crashed into an aircraft hangar next to the airport control tower in the 1950s. According to the report: security guards hear voices, whistles, footsteps on the floor and on overhead catwalks. Locks refuse to stay locked and doors open and close without wind or human intervention and an occasional apparition makes an appearance.<ref>{{cite web|author=John Pike |url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/olathe.htm |title=Global Security.org profile of Olathe |publisher=Globalsecurity.org |date= |accessdate=April 11, 2020}}</ref>


==Facilities and aircraft==
==Facilities and aircraft==
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New Century Aircenter Airport covers an area of {{convert|2,600|acre|ha|lk=on}} which contains two [[runway]]s:<ref name=FAA />
New Century Aircenter Airport covers an area of {{convert|2,600|acre|ha|lk=on}} which contains two [[runway]]s:<ref name=FAA />
* Runway 4/22: 5,130 x 100&nbsp;ft (1,564 x 30 m), Surface: Asphalt
* Runway 4/22: 5,130 x 100&nbsp;ft (1,564 x 30 m), Surface: Asphalt
* Runway 18/36: 7,339 x 150&nbsp;ft (2,237 x 46 m), Surface: Asphalt
* Runway 18/36: 7,339 x 150&nbsp;ft (2,237 x 46 m), Surface: Asphalt


For 12-month period ending December 31, 2006, the airport had 58,114 aircraft operations, an average of 159 per day: 55% transient general aviation (32,150), 39% local general aviation (22,697), 4% air taxi (2,179) and 2% military (1,088). There are 130 aircraft based at this airport: 73% single engine (95), 21% multi engine (27), 6% jet aircraft (8) and 12% military (16).<ref name=FAA />
For the twelve-month period ending July 31, 2019, the airport had 53,678 aircraft operations, an average of 147 per day: 91% [[general aviation]], 5% [[air taxi]], 4% military, and less than 1% commercial. In March 2020, there were 47 aircraft based at this airport: 23 single-[[Aircraft engine|engine]], 7 {{nowrap|multi-engine,}} 1 jet, and 16 military.<ref name="FAA" />

==Business park==
After the Johnson County Airport Commission took control of the property, it decided to build a business park on some of the land.<ref name=History>{{cite web|url= https://www.jocogov.org/sites/default/files/documents/AIR/NCAC_Rail-Operation_History.pdf |title=History of the Rail Operation at New Century AirCenter|publisher=Johnson County, Kansas|accessdate=September 20, 2021}}</ref> Clients include Altiras Chemical LLC, CFS Sauer Foods Inc., IFF Nutrition and Health, deElliotte Company Inc., Steel and Pipe Supply Company Inc., Cedar Creek LLC, Wausau Supply and [[JBS/Swift|JBS Swift]].<ref name=Park>{{cite web|url= https://www.jocogov.org/dept/airport-commission/business-park |title=Business Park|publisher=Johnson County, Kansas|accessdate=September 20, 2021}}</ref> The park even has its own railway, the [[New Century AirCenter Railroad]], to supply switching services between the businesses and the connecting rail carrier, the [[BNSF]].<ref name=History/>

== See also ==
* [[List of airports in Kansas]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Official website|name=Airport Page}} at the Johnson County website
* [http://newcenturyairservice.com/ New Century Air Service, Inc.] (Full Service FBO & Line Service, 24-7 fueling, aircraft maintenance & insurance repairs, aircraft appraisals and sales)
* [http://jcac.jocogov.org/aircenter.html New Century AirCenter] (Johnson County web site)
* {{FAA-diagram|00302}}
* {{FAA-diagram|00302}}
{{US-airport-ga|IXD|JCI}}
* [http://www.kingsavionics.net/ Kings Avionics, Inc.] (Avionic Services @ EB Hangar)
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** FltPlan.com [http://www.fltplan.com/AwMainSearchToAirportID.exe?CRN10=1&CARRYUNAME=PILOT&MODE=search&AIRPORTSEL=KIXD&SIZEFLAG=BIG Airport, Runway,& Weather Info]
* [http://www.executivebeechcraft.com/Locations/IXD/ Executive Beechcraft, Inc. / BBA Aviation] (EB FBO located on west side of 36/18 at H){{US-airport-ga|IXD|JCI}}
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Latest revision as of 02:17, 5 December 2023

New Century AirCenter
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerJohnson County
OperatorJohnson County Arpt Comm
ServesOlathe, Kansas
LocationGardner, Kansas
Time zoneCST (UTC−06:00)
 • Summer (DST)CDT (UTC−05:00)
Elevation AMSL1,087 ft / 331 m
Coordinates38°49′51″N 094°53′25″W / 38.83083°N 94.89028°W / 38.83083; -94.89028
Websitehttps://www.jocogov.org/aircenter
Maps
FAA diagram
FAA diagram
IXD is located in Kansas
IXD
IXD
Location of airport in Kansas
IXD is located in the United States
IXD
IXD
IXD (the United States)
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
4/22 5,130 1,564 Asphalt
18/36 7,339 2,237 Asphalt
Statistics
Aircraft operations (2019)53,678
Based aircraft (2020)47

New Century AirCenter (IATA: JCI, ICAO: KIXD, FAA LID: IXD), formerly known as Naval Air Station Olathe, Flatley Field and Johnson County Industrial Airport, is a joint civil-military general aviation airport located four miles (6 km) southwest of the central business district of Olathe, a city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States.[1] Measured by number of aircraft operations, the facility was the second-busiest airport in the state of Kansas in 2019.[1]

Although most U.S. airports use the same three-letter location identifier for the FAA and IATA, New Century AirCenter is assigned IXD by the FAA and JCI by the IATA (which assigned IXD to Bamrauli Airport in Allahabad, India). The airport's ICAO identifier is KIXD.[2][3]

The airport’s codes were derived from its name of Johnson County Industrial Airport. The county originally sought the “IND” designation for its “industrial” name but that identifier went to Indianapolis International Airport. The county then sought an “IJC” code based on the Johnson County name but that was rejected as too similar to the OJC code of the neighboring Johnson County Executive Airport (which was previously a naval auxiliary landing field, or NALF, under the control of Naval Air Station Olathe). As a civilian facility, the airport was assigned the closest available industrial code "IXD." The previous FAA code for Naval Air Station Olathe was NUU and the ICAO code KNUU.

History[edit]

Military use[edit]

Main article: Naval Air Station Olathe

With the departure of Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve flying units, the sole remaining military aviation presence at the airfield is the U.S. Army Reserve's Bravo Company, 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment, flying the CH-47 Chinook.[4]

Civil use[edit]

The airport was acquired by Johnson County in 1973 and renamed Johnson County Industrial Airport to reflect a new mission of being an industrial park (including the Fred Allenbrand Criminal Justice Complex for Johnson County). On September 28, 1994 the name was changed to New Century AirCenter so as not to minimize its aviation component. In 1995, the Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC) voted to close Naval Air Reserve Center (NAVAIRESCEN) Olathe and consolidate its units and functions at other Naval Air Reserve activities,[5] with all Navy activities ceasing in 1996.

The base was featured in a segment on the A&E Network entitled “Haunted America” in which it is claimed the base is the site of paranormal activity after a Navy pilot crashed into an aircraft hangar next to the airport control tower in the 1950s. According to the report: security guards hear voices, whistles, footsteps on the floor and on overhead catwalks. Locks refuse to stay locked and doors open and close without wind or human intervention and an occasional apparition makes an appearance.[6]

Facilities and aircraft[edit]

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New Century Aircenter Airport covers an area of 2,600 acres (1,100 ha) which contains two runways:[1]

  • Runway 4/22: 5,130 x 100 ft (1,564 x 30 m), Surface: Asphalt
  • Runway 18/36: 7,339 x 150 ft (2,237 x 46 m), Surface: Asphalt

For the twelve-month period ending July 31, 2019, the airport had 53,678 aircraft operations, an average of 147 per day: 91% general aviation, 5% air taxi, 4% military, and less than 1% commercial. In March 2020, there were 47 aircraft based at this airport: 23 single-engine, 7 multi-engine, 1 jet, and 16 military.[1]

Business park[edit]

After the Johnson County Airport Commission took control of the property, it decided to build a business park on some of the land.[7] Clients include Altiras Chemical LLC, CFS Sauer Foods Inc., IFF Nutrition and Health, deElliotte Company Inc., Steel and Pipe Supply Company Inc., Cedar Creek LLC, Wausau Supply and JBS Swift.[8] The park even has its own railway, the New Century AirCenter Railroad, to supply switching services between the businesses and the connecting rail carrier, the BNSF.[7]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e FAA Airport Form 5010 for IXD PDF, effective March 26, 2020
  2. ^ United States. "Great Circle Mapper: JCI / KIXD - Olathe, Kansas (New Century AirCenter)". Gc.kls2.com. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
  3. ^ India. "Great Circle Mapper: IXD / VIAL - Allahabad, India (Bamrauli Airport)". Gc.kls2.com. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
  4. ^ http://www.armytimes.com/news/2011/08/military-some-troops-killed-in-helo-crash-identified-080811/ [dead link]
  5. ^ "CBSi". FindArticles.com. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
  6. ^ John Pike. "Global Security.org profile of Olathe". Globalsecurity.org. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
  7. ^ a b "History of the Rail Operation at New Century AirCenter" (PDF). Johnson County, Kansas. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  8. ^ "Business Park". Johnson County, Kansas. Retrieved September 20, 2021.

External links[edit]

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