Neighborhoods
Derby
Suburban$1,100 to $1,500/mo
Community directly adjacent to McConnell with high military family concentration and good schools.
East Wichita
Suburban$1,100 to $1,500/mo
Convenient residential areas east of downtown with easy access to base and city amenities.
Andover
Suburban$1,200 to $1,700/mo
Rapidly growing northeast suburb of Wichita with newer construction and excellent schools.
Downtown Wichita
Urban$1,100 to $1,600/mo
Revitalized downtown area with the Keeper of the Plains, Old Town entertainment district, and river walks.
Schools
Derby High School
Grades 9-12
Consistently one of the top-rated high schools in Kansas, a top choice for military families.
Andover Central High School
Grades 9-12
Highly regarded Andover school district alternative for families living northeast of Wichita.
Prairie Elementary
Grades K-5
Derby district elementary school popular with families in the primary military community.
Housing Intel
On-Post Housing
On-base housing managed by Hunt Military Communities with family homes available for most ranks.
Off-Post Rental Market
Wichita metro housing is affordable; Derby offers the best combination of school quality and proximity.
Commute
Derby is 5 to 10 minutes from the gate. East Wichita is 10 to 15 minutes. Andover is 20 to 25 minutes northeast.
Installation Highlights
- KC-46 Pegasus tanker transition mission at the forefront of Air Mobility Command modernization
- Wichita is a genuine aviation city surrounded by Boeing, Textron, and Spirit AeroSystems facilities
- Derby school district is one of Kansas' best and a major draw for military families
- Very affordable cost of living with excellent housing options at all rank levels
- Old Town Wichita entertainment district and river walk offer surprising urban energy