McConnell Air Force Base

McConnell Air Force Base at a glance

McConnell Air Force Base is an Air Mobility Command installation in Wichita, Kansas. The 22nd Air Refueling Wing is the host wing, and its publicly described mission includes aerial refueling of U.S. and allied aircraft and transportation of troops, equipment and supplies. The installation's aviation role is closely connected to Wichita's long aircraft manufacturing history and its location in the central United States.

McConnell's community includes the 931st Air Refueling Wing and the Kansas Air National Guard's 184th Wing alongside the active-duty host. The official overview describes KC-135 and KC-46 tanker activities. This mix of active, Reserve and Guard organizations means the base supports multiple components, rather than a single wing or a single type of employment relationship.

Also searched as: McConnell AFB, Wichita Air Force Base.

Sources: McConnell Air Force Base overview: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS

Mission and major activities

• Aerial refueling through the 22nd Air Refueling Wing.
• Air transportation of people, equipment and supplies.
• Support to the 931st Air Refueling Wing and 184th Wing.

Sources: McConnell Air Force Base overview: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS

History and identity

Wichita Municipal Airport opened in 1929; the Air Force acquired it in 1951, and the McConnell name followed in 1954.

Sources: McConnell Air Force Base overview: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS

Location and community

Wichita, in Sedgwick County, has a long aircraft-manufacturing heritage.

Sources: McConnell Air Force Base overview: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS

A tanker installation in Wichita’s aviation community

The 22d Air Refueling Wing is McConnell’s host wing. Its public mission uses tanker aircraft for aerial refueling and also supports movement of personnel, equipment and supplies. The 931st Air Refueling Wing and Kansas Air National Guard’s 184th Wing are major mission partners. An assignment may therefore involve active-duty, Reserve or Guard responsibilities with a different receiving organization.

The installation developed from Wichita Municipal Airport, established in 1929. The Air Force’s early-1950s acquisition of the airport supported B-47 training before the installation became McConnell Air Force Base. This links its military history to Wichita’s wider aircraft-manufacturing identity. For a new household, distinguish the city’s general aviation setting from the specific tanker, support or Guard organization named in the assignment.

Official sources: McConnell overview

Family housing connects with Derby Public Schools

Mayroad manages McConnell’s privatized family housing. The Military Housing Office supplies official application information and community-housing assistance, while the private manager handles the residential lease and home-specific services. The Air Force page describes neighborhood amenities including trails, playgrounds and proximity to school-age services. Availability and the offered residence still need direct confirmation.

For families residing in Mayroad housing, the official page identifies Derby Public Schools, USD 260. It lists enrollment documentation including birth, immunization and previous-school records. Verify the current school assignment, grade placement and transportation arrangements for the actual address, especially when comparing an installation home with a Wichita-area community residence. The receiving workplace, school and childcare destination may be different journeys; align them before selecting housing solely by a metropolitan-area label.

Official sources: McConnell housing

A comprehensive clinic without an emergency room

The 22d Medical Group combines medical-readiness responsibilities with patient care through operational-medical-readiness and healthcare-operations squadrons. Its published services include family practice, pediatrics, mental health, optometry, immunizations and supporting pharmacy, laboratory and radiology work. The installation guide explicitly states that the clinic does not have an emergency room.

For an incoming household, establish the receiving primary-care relationship and clarify which recurring treatments require a community provider. The guide describes MHS GENESIS access for secure messages, routine appointments, records and prescription-related requests for patients connected with the medical group. Complete the clinical transfer alongside housing and school arrangements, particularly when an existing referral or medication needs continuity. Base dental and family dental arrangements should also be checked for the individual patient.

Official sources: McConnell health care

Published addresses and access

Use the destination label below to distinguish visitor access, a service office and postal mail. A published address does not authorize entry. Confirm current access, sponsorship, appointments and reporting instructions with the official office before travelling.

Before you arrive

Use these questions with your sponsor or gaining organization. They are a starting point for planning, including assignments, courses and training periods that differ from a routine permanent change of station.

1. Confirm the organization, duration and reporting instructions shown on your orders. Ask which office handles your arrival.
2. Clarify lodging and housing arrangements before booking. Ask about availability, required approvals and how to handle a late arrival.
3. Before choosing a home, compare the commute, lease terms, school needs and your household budget. Ask the housing office about the options that apply to your situation.
4. Coordinate household goods and personal travel with the appropriate transportation office. Keep orders, receipts and important family records together.
5. Make a short list of contacts for medical care, schools, childcare and family support, where applicable to your assignment.

Official PCS planning resources   Housing allowance information

Sources: McConnell Air Force Base overview: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS

Resources for service members and families

Start with the official resources for McConnell Air Force Base and ask which services your household can use. For a training site, rotational location or Reserve component assignment, confirm arrangements with your unit rather than assuming the services of a large residential installation are available.

From this mission to your next career

The mission at McConnell Air Force Base suggests the following areas to consider when describing your experience. These are LockLeed career suggestions based on the public mission, not a list of vacancies or qualifications held by everyone assigned here.

Write down the equipment, systems, processes and teams you personally supported. Add a specific result you can discuss publicly, then match that evidence to the civilian role you want. Keep operational details and sensitive information out of your application.

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Official contacts and installation services

Use the named official resource for this installation or its support community. A directory link does not establish service eligibility, availability or a reporting location. Confirm arrangements with the office or your gaining organization.

Research note: The overview and Air Force housing pages were reviewed through official indexed content where direct retrieval was blocked.

Frequently asked questions

Sources and editorial notes

Installation facts above are drawn from the official sources below. Career suggestions and planning questions are LockLeed editorial guidance. Use official offices for current policies, eligibility and arrangements.

1. McConnell Air Force Base overview: MilitaryINSTALLATIONSSupports: overview, mission, history, local context, planning note
2. McConnell housingSupports: expanded guide and official services
3. McConnell health careSupports: expanded guide and official services

Reviewed 2026-09-30. This independent guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense. Map points are approximate and are not routing or reporting instructions.