Johnson County Executive Airport is a public
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located four miles (6 km) southeast of the
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(CBD) of
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, a city in
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The facility is the fourth busiest airport in the state of Kansas.
History
The airport was built as a Naval Auxiliary field for use in World War II. It was deeded to the city of Olathe in 1951, and to Johnson County in 1967. The airport has approximately 121,000 yearly operations; with over 225 aircraft based at the airport.
Facilities
Johnson County Executive Airport covers 568 acres (230 ha) and has one
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and one
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- Runway 18/36: 4,098 x 75 ft. (1,249 x 23 m), Surface: Concrete
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- Helipad H1: 100 x 75 ft. (30 x 23 m), Surface: Asphalt
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Closed indefinitely
FBOs
Kansas City Aviation Center is an
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at Johnson County Executive Airport and an authorized
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, Piper and Diamond aircraft dealership and service center.
Air Associates of Kansas is an FBO at Johnson County Executive Airport and an authorized
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Service Center and Cessna Pilot Center. Air Associates provides flight training, charter, maintenance, fuel, hangar, aircraft tiedowns and pilot supplies.