KABI
ABILENE RGNL
ABILENE, TX
About Abilene Regional
KABI, Abilene Regional, is positioned in Abilene, Texas at 1790 feet elevation with an operational control tower. The airport operates two parallel asphalt runways: 17L/35R at 7198 feet and 17R/35L at 7208 feet, both 150 feet wide. This parallel runway configuration accommodates sustained traffic flow while serving military reserve operations, business aviation, and general aviation activity.
Four instrument approaches utilizing ILS/LOC, RNAV (GPS), and LOC procedures support reliable flight operations during low-visibility conditions. The airport's navigation suite includes an ABI VORTAC at 113.7 MHz, approach control on 125, 127.2, 282.3, and 338.3 MHz, ATIS on 118.25 MHz, and Class C frequencies. The Abilene RCO frequency 122.6 MHz provides remote communication capability. Fuel options comprise 100LL avgas and Jet A.
Three flight training organizations operate at KABI: Abilene Aero Inc., Texas State Technical College at Abilene, and Blevins Enterprises LLC. These schools develop commercial and military aviators while supporting general aviation instruction. KABI serves as a vital training and operations center for west Texas aviation.
Questions
- Where is Abilene Regional (KABI) located?
- Abilene Regional is located in Abilene, TX.
- Is Abilene Regional a public or private airport?
- Abilene Regional (KABI) is a public-use airport, open to general aviation.
- How many runways does Abilene Regional have?
- Abilene Regional has 2 runways. The longest is 17R/35L at 7,208 feet of asphalt, alongside 17L/35R.
- What is the field elevation at Abilene Regional?
- Abilene Regional sits at 1,790 feet above mean sea level.
- Does Abilene Regional have an instrument approach?
- Yes. Abilene Regional has 4 published instrument approach procedures, including ILS, RNAV (GPS), and LOC.
- Does Abilene Regional have an air traffic control tower?
- Yes, Abilene Regional (KABI) is a towered airport.
- What is the UNICOM frequency at KABI?
- Abilene Regional's UNICOM frequency is 122.95 MHz.
- What fuel is available at Abilene Regional?
- Abilene Regional sells 100LL and Jet A.
- Are there flight schools at Abilene Regional?
- Yes. Organizations based at Abilene Regional include Abilene Aero, Inc., Blevins Enterprises, LLC, and Texas State Technical College - Abilene.