Salina Municipal Airport
Salina Regional Airport is a significant aviation facility in central Kansas, located 3 miles southwest of downtown Salina. SLN offers a 12,301-foot runway accommodating all heavy jets and VIP-configured airliners. Originally a former B-47 bomber base, the airport serves the Salina business community, Kansas State University's Polytechnic campus, and as a strategic crossroads of America at the intersection of I-70 and I-135. Dedicated FBO facilities provide private terminals. Estimated charter rates to Salina via SLN: light jets from $4,000 per hour, mid-size jets from $5,500 per hour, heavy jets from $8,500 per hour.
Transworld Jets Insider Tip
Salina's 12,301-foot runway is one of the longest in Kansas, positioned at the geographic center of the continental United States. The airport is a popular fuel stop for cross-country corporate jets. Kansas State University's Polytechnic campus in Salina specializes in aviation education.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can any VIP aircraft land at Salina?
Yes. Salina Regional's 12,301-foot runway accommodates all heavy jets and VIP-configured airliners including the Boeing BBJ, Airbus ACJ, and the largest wide-body VIP conversions.
Why fly private to the Salina business community?
Private aviation offers the fastest, most flexible access to the Salina business community, bypassing commercial airline schedules and connections. Our brokers can arrange same-day charter flights to match your exact itinerary.
How close is Salina to the geographic center of the US?
Salina is near the geographic center of the contiguous United States, making it a strategic fuel stop for cross-country flights. Lebanon, Kansas (the exact center) is 75 miles northwest.
Aircraft Compatible with Salina Municipal Airport
Based on the longest runway (12,301 ft), the following aircraft categories can operate here.
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 12,301 ft | 150 ft | Asp | ✓ Yes |
| 12/30 | 6,510 ft | 100 ft | Asp | ✓ Yes |
| 18/36 | 4,301 ft | 75 ft | Asp | No |
| 04/22 | 3,648 ft | 75 ft | Asp | No |
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- IATA Code
- SLN
- ICAO Code
- KSLN
- Elevation
- 1,288 ft
- Runways
- 4
- Longest Runway
- 12,301 ft
- Location
- Salina, Kansas