Abilene Regional Airport (ABI)

Abilene, US 🇺🇸 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

KABI

IATA

ABI

Elevation

1791 ft

Region

US-TX

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: KABI

Local Code: ABI

Location: 32.411301° N, -99.6819° E

Continent: NA

Type: Medium Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Travelers generally describe Abilene Regional Airport (KABI (ABI)) as offering a convenient and straightforward travel experience, especially for a regional airport. Overall sentiment indicates satisfaction with its ease of navigation and a typically peaceful atmosphere, though some areas like amenities and inconsistent customer service receive criticism. Ongoing renovations are in progress to further enhance the passenger experience.

What Travelers Love

Efficient and Straightforward Layout: The airport is noted for its straightforward navigation and efficient layout, making it easy for passengers to get through the process. It features one main terminal, eliminating the need to connect between multiple buildings.
Friendly Staff (Generally): Many reviews highlight a commitment to customer service and friendly staff, enhancing the overall experience for travelers.
Convenient Parking: The airport offers short-term and long-term parking directly near the terminal entrance, including an 800-space covered parking garage. A cell phone waiting lot is also available.
Ongoing Modernization and Expansion: Abilene Regional Airport is undergoing significant renovations (the ABINext project) to expand terminal capacity, improve passenger flow, and upgrade facilities. This includes new restrooms, a nursing mothers' room, and an enhanced boarding area with a semi-enclosed balcony.

Common Complaints

Limited Amenities and Dining Options: A frequent complaint revolves around the limited dining and retail choices within the terminal, although there are options like Dunkin' Donuts, Chili's Too, and Bodegish micro markets.
Inconsistent Customer Service: While generally praised, some travelers have reported experiences with customer service interactions that were described as rude or unhelpful.
Varying Security Wait Times: Security wait times can vary, sometimes being longer than anticipated during peak travel periods, although other times are reported as very short. Travelers are advised to arrive early, especially during busy hours.
Temporary Wi-Fi Disruptions: There have been reports of temporary disruptions to the free wireless internet connection in the terminal.

Abilene Regional Airport serves as a convenient regional hub, particularly for travel to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) via American Airlines. Its ongoing improvements aim to address current limitations and further enhance the traveler experience, making it a viable option for those prioritizing ease and efficiency over extensive amenities.

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This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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Popular Flight Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Abilene Regional Airport

Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network

Airline	Routes	Flights	Destinations	Last Activity
Envoy Air `ENY` / `MQ`	1	7	1	Jul 25, 2025
Baron Aviation `BVN`	1	4	1	Jul 25, 2025
Delta Air Lines `DAL` / `DL`	1	1	1	Jul 15, 2025

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`04/22`	3678 ft	100 ft	ASP	Active Lighted
`17L/35R`	7198 ft	150 ft	ASP	Active Lighted
`17R/35L`	7202 ft	150 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
A/D	APP/DEP	`125.0 MHz`
ATIS	ATIS	`118.25 MHz`
GND	GND	`121.7 MHz`
RDO	FORT WORTH RDO	`122.65 MHz`
TWR	TWR	`120.1 MHz`
UNIC	UNICOM	`122.95 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`AB`	Tomhi	NDB	`353 kHz`

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

Local taxi companies are available, with a taxi stand located outside the main terminal entrance. Ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft also serve the airport.

Rental Cars

Several car rental agencies have counters inside the airport terminal near the baggage claim area. Options include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and Hertz. It is recommended to book in advance.

Public Transportation

There is no direct public bus service (CityLink) to the Abilene Regional Airport terminal. Travelers would need to use a taxi or ride-share service to connect to the nearest bus route.

Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.