Due to the ongoing winter storm, City facilities, including City Hall and all Parks, Recreation and Culture facilities, will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 18. This is due to the forecasted winter storm resulting in dangerous travel conditions.
Always consult the FAA NOTAM web page for current flight planning advisories at the Lawrence Regional Airport. View the FAA’s NOTAM web page and search LWC for updates.
A new compass rose is coming to Lawrence Regional Airport ahead of the 2026 World Cup!
Check back soon for updates on timing and progress.
The City of Lawrence has owned and operated the Lawrence Regional Airport (LWC) since its dedication at this location in October 1929. LWC is one of the oldest, continuously-operating airports at its original location in Kansas.
LWC averages more than 105 daily flight operations of single-engine, twin-engine, business jets and helicopters. Hetrick Air Services, the Fixed-Base Operator, has been serving local and visiting aircraft since 1983 with a complete range of aviation services including fuel, repairs, flight instruction, aircraft rental and charter services.
Lawrence Regional Airport is an FAA-designated regional airport located approximately three miles north of Downtown Lawrence on East US Highway 24/40. With a Class I Instrument Landing System, LWC is an outstanding all-weather airport for recreational and business aircraft operators.
Location & Hours of Operation
Hetrick Air Services has served the Lawrence Regional Airport since 1983 as the Fixed Base Operator under contract with the City. A complete listing of services, hours of operation and additional aviation-related products and services are highlighted on the Hetrick Air Services website.
Please note: This rules and regulations document is currently being revised by our City legal team. We will provide an updated version after the revisions are complete.
The City of Lawrence owns and manages three T-Hangar Buildings with units available for lease. Contact Airport Operations at 785-832-3800 or airportmanager@lawrenceks.gov for information on T-Hangar vacancies, or to place your name on the T-Hangar waiting list.
Building A – 10 units with manual roller doors, concrete floor and asphalt entryway. City-provided padlock with key.
Buildings B & C – 10 units each with electric bi-fold doors, entryway door with a key lock, concrete floor and concrete entryway. City-provided doorknob lock with key.
All units include two electrical outlets and a City of Lawrence-approved LED ceiling light with a switch.
Unit Sizes
All units same size.
Door Clearance: 41’2″ W x 12′ H
Depth: 33’2″
Wing Depth: 16’0”
Tail Width: 20’3”
Lease Information
Initial lease term is for one year (April 1 – March 31) with four additional and successive one-year optional terms
Each option term is subject to a 3% rent increase
Rent is due quarterly
$500 security deposit
Certificate of Insurance for premises liability with a limit of $1,000,000 for each occurrence showing the City of Lawrence as an additional insured
See the lease template (PDF) for additional terms of the lease. This document offers a high level overview of the lease terms.
The City maintains a waitlist for T-hanger leases.
Throughout the year, the Lawrence Regional Airport hosts a variety of events and programs, from youth-focused experiences like Aviation Youth Camp to regional fly-ins and Air Classic events.
Upcoming Events:
Aviation Day at the Kansas Capitol – Monday, March 26
Come join the Lawrence Regional Airport team as we advocate for aviation in Kansas at the Kansas State Capitol building.
Aviation Youth Camp 2026 – (Registration will open in April 2026)
Calling kids ages 12 to 17! Learn about all things aviation and experience a real 15-20 minute flight at our 2026 aviation youth camp! This camp will run the weekend of May 2026.
Registration will open in April 2026. Please check back regularly for updates.
Kansas Aviation Conference – October 14-16
Join airport managers, authorities, public sector partners, and industry sponsors for three days of connection, conversation, and shared learning.
Hetrick Air Services has served the Lawrence Regional Airport since 1983 as the Fixed Base Operator under contract with the City. A complete listing of services, hours of operation and additional aviation-related products and services are highlighted on the Hetrick Air Services website.
