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Capital
Topeka
Avg Elevation
2,000 ft
Climate
Semi-arid continental
Terrain
Great Plains
The Sunflower State features endless prairies and "Wizard of Oz" history.
Fun fact: Wizard of Oz was based on a Kansas cyclone!
Wichita earned the Air Capital of the World title building Cessna, Beechcraft, Learjet, and Stearman aircraft; Textron Aviation still ships business jets from the city, and the restored B-29 Doc calls it home.
Best season: March–May and September–November are best; spring severe thunderstorms with hail, plus winter icing, are the plains hazards.
Airspace: Wichita (KICT) Class C wraps dense manufacturing and training traffic; McConnell AFB tankers, Fort Riley MOAs, and cross-country military low-level routes crisscross the state.