Waco Regional Airport Guide

IATA ACTICAO KACTWacoUpdated 2026-10-08
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Waco Regional Airport sits about 5 miles northwest of downtown Waco, in McLennan County, Central Texas. The City of Waco owns and operates it. The field began as Blackland Army Airfield in 1942 and is a FAR Part 139 certificated airport with a control tower.

Two asphalt runways serve the field. Runway 1/19 measures 7,107 by 150 feet and carries an ILS approach on the 19 end. Runway 14/32 measures 5,103 by 150 feet. The airport logged 66,191 aircraft operations in the year ending June 30, 2022, about 181 a day. General aviation made up 83 percent of that traffic, military 10 percent and air taxi 7 percent.

The terminal has two jetways and three gates. A remodel finished in December 2023. American Eagle, flown by SkyWest and Envoy Air, runs the scheduled service to Dallas-Fort Worth, where passengers connect to the American Airlines network. The terminal opens from 3:30 a.m. to midnight every day.

Services

4 of 6 available

Compare 5 listed options at Waco Regional Airport, spanning parking, car rentals, hotels and shuttles. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Waco Regional Airport.

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Key facts

Size
2 runways
Location
31.611, -97.230
Operator
City of Waco

Terminals

1 terminal

Waco Regional Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Waco Regional Airport Terminal, handling domestic flights for around 1 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.

  • Waco Regional Airport TerminalDomestic

    American Eagle

Nearby cities

1 city

Waco Regional Airport is closest to Waco (8 km southeast). With 1 town or city within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.

  • Waco8 km southeast

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Waco Regional Airport?

Waco Regional Airport uses the following codes: IATA: ACT, ICAO: KACT. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Waco Regional Airport located?

Waco Regional Airport is located in Waco, Texas, United States. The airport coordinates are 31.6113°, -97.2305°.

What services are available at Waco Regional Airport?

Waco Regional Airport offers: 1 parking options, 2 car rental companies, 1 nearby hotels, 1 shuttle services. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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