Wichita FSDO

Office Hours/Contact Us

1801 Airport Road
Suite 300
Wichita, Kansas 67209

Phone: (316) 941-1200 or Toll free (800) 330-6879
Fax: (316) 941-1276 or Toll free (800) 299-1056

Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Central Time, Monday–Friday
Office visits by appointment only

Service Area Description

With the exception of Johnson, Leavenworth, and Wyandotte counties, the Wichita Flight Standards District Office provides service for the entire state of Kansas. For service in Johnson, Leavenworth, and Wyandotte counties, contact the Kansas City Flight Standards District Office (800) 519-3269 or (816) 891-2100.

Directions to the Office

On W. Kellogg Dr. N (HWY 400) take the Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (S. Ridge Road) exit. Take the first exit (Learjet Way/Harry Street). At the bottom of the exit, turn left and go approximately three-quarters of a mile. Harry Street will dead-end at S. Airport Road; turn right on Airport Road. The office is the second building on the right hand side of the street. (There is a flagpole in front of building, 1801 Airport Road).

The only public access is through the front doors on the east side of the building. When inside the first set of doors, use the telephone on the north wall. Dial 7010 for the FSDO office. The receptionist will allow you entrance and announce your arrival to the inspector.

Local FSDO Information

Awards

The Wichita Flight Standards District Office proudly recognizes Recipients of The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award and The Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award. Their lifetime dedication in Aviation serves as a Beacon for current and future Aviation Personnel.

To learn more about FAA Awards Programs, please visit https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/awards

Contact a DPE

The Wichita Flight Standards District Office encourages applicants for any of the following actions to contact a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) whenever possible.

CFI Initial and Renewals (see note below for exception)
Private Pilot Certificate Based on Foreign Certificate
Military Competency
Remote Pilot Certificates
SIC Type Rating Applications
SOE restriction removals
Restricted ATP limitation removal
Student pilot certificates (seeking Private or Sport privileges)
Ground Instructor applications (Basic, Advanced and Instrument)
To locate a Wichita area DPE, visit Designee Locator and select CE07 for the FAA Office.
IACRA - Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application
- The Wichita FSDO supports and highly encourages the public's use of IACRA. IACRA can expedite the process of most certificate issuances in conjunction with DPE or local office actions. For instructions, frequently asked questions, or additional help, please use the main IACRA link above.
- Complete listing of certificates that can be handled using IACRA.
- IACRA Registration Instructions

Visiting the Wichita FSDO

When electing to visit the Wichita FSDO, please review FAA Guidance before visiting. You can use the link below to prepare prior to your arrival.

FAA Guidance is found in FAA Order 8900.1
Below are frequently requested actions. Many of these actions can also be accomplished with local Designated Examiners. Designee Locator
Note: Applicants must visit with the Wichita FSDO for the following services that require FAA Inspector in person review:
- CFI Renewals based on Duties and Responsibilities (see recent changes noted in 8900.1). The following are examples of renewals based on Duties and Responsibilities:
  - 135/121 Company Check Airmen
  - 141 Chief/Assistant Chief Flight Instructor
- Add a Gold Seal to Flight Instructor Certificate
- Removal of English Language Limitation
- Airmen Change to Personal Data – Change of name, Change of nationality, Change of gender and Change in date of birth.
Airworthiness Certification
Note: Select DAR-T and then United States prior to selecting Kansas.
- The Wichita FSDO encourages the use of Designated Airworthiness Representatives for airworthiness certification. DAR Locator.