Need towing near McConnell AFB or anywhere in southeast Wichita? Call Miller’s Towing & Recovery at 316-351-4754. Tell the dispatcher three things first: if the car is on base or off base, the nearest gate or cross street, and where the car needs to go. You get the price before we hook up.
Towing near McConnell AFB has a few extra steps that a normal call does not. This page covers base access, the gates, your rights as a servicemember, and the roads we work across the southeast side.
Where McConnell Sits and the Roads Around It
McConnell Air Force Base is off South Rock Road in southeast Wichita. Most calls in this part of town come from a handful of roads:
- Rock Road: the main road along the east side of the base, running north to Kellogg and Towne East.
- George Washington Boulevard: the angled road on the west side that leads to the West Gate.
- K-15: the highway that runs southeast from Wichita past Oaklawn to Derby and Mulvane.
- Kellogg (US-54/400): the freeway north of the base.
- Kansas Turnpike: exit 45 at K-15 and exit 50 at Kellogg are the closest ramps.
The neighborhoods around the base include Planeview and Oaklawn, with Derby a few miles south.
6 Things to Know About Towing Near McConnell AFB
1. Say “on base” or “off base” first
A breakdown on Rock Road outside the gate is a normal tow. A car in base housing or a dorm lot is not, because the truck has to get through the gate. Lead with that detail so the dispatcher can plan for it.
2. A tow truck needs base access like any other visitor
A civilian tow truck cannot just drive onto the base. The McConnell AFB base access FAQ says contractors and vendors must be sponsored through the West Gate at Building 61. The driver has to show a current vehicle registration, an insurance card and a driver’s license. Company vehicles are inspected at the West Gate before they enter.
That means you, as the person on base, are the sponsor. Start the access request before the truck leaves our yard. The base lists the Visitor Control Center at 316-759-4712 and the Base Operator at 316-759-6100. Ask them what they need for a tow truck that day.
3. Know your gate
The base FAQ lists two main entrances:
- East Gate: off Rock Road and Kansas Street. The Visitor Control Center is here.
- West Gate: off George Washington Boulevard, at Building 61. Contractor and vendor vehicles are inspected here.
Gate hours and rules can change. Confirm with the Visitor Control Center before you send anyone to a gate.
4. Have your documents ready
You will need your ID at the gate and proof the car is yours when the truck arrives. Keep your registration and insurance card where you can reach them. If the car ends up at a tow yard later, the same registration and a photo ID are what get it released.
5. Servicemembers have extra protection on storage liens
In Kansas, a tow company has a lien on a vehicle for unpaid towing and storage, and an unclaimed car can be sold after the notice steps in state law. Federal law adds a layer for people in uniform. Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. 3958, a lien holder cannot enforce a storage lien on a servicemember’s property during military service, or for 90 days after, without a court order.
If your car was towed while you were deployed or away on orders, call the tow yard, tell them you are on active duty, and contact the base legal office. Our guide on how long a tow company can keep your car in Kansas explains the state timeline.
6. Plan ahead for a PCS or a deployment
A car that does not run is a problem when orders come. We can move it to a shop, a storage lot, a family member’s driveway, or another city. See long distance towing for moves out of town and how to schedule a tow to book a time that fits your out processing.
Common Calls Across Southeast Wichita
Most towing near McConnell AFB falls into one of these five kinds of calls.
| Where | What happens | What usually fixes it |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Road outside the East Gate | Breakdown or fender bender in commuter traffic | Tow to a shop or to the driveway |
| K-15 toward Derby | Flat tire, stall or crash at highway speed | Flatbed tow off the shoulder |
| Base housing and dorm lots | Car that will not start or has sat for months | Jump start, or a flatbed with a winch |
| Store lots near Kellogg and Rock Road | Dead battery after shopping | Jump start on the spot |
| Turnpike ramps at K-15 and Kellogg | Breakdown on the toll road | Call *KTA (*582) first, then a tow |
For toll road breakdowns, read what to do on the Kansas Turnpike near Wichita. For the retail stretch to the north, see tow truck help on Rock Road.
If You Break Down Outside the Gate
- Turn on your hazard lights and get as far off the road as you can.
- Stay out of the gate lanes. If the car died in a gate lane, tell the gate guard right away.
- On K-15 or Kellogg, stay buckled in. Kansas drivers must move over or slow down for any stopped car with flashing lights.
- Call us with the cross street, your direction of travel and what the car is doing.
- If you are late for duty, call your supervisor while you wait. Ask for a receipt with the time on it.
Do not leave a dead car on a highway shoulder for days. Under K.S.A. 8-1102, a vehicle left on a highway for more than 48 hours can be towed by law enforcement.
Questions About Towing Near McConnell AFB
Can a civilian tow truck come on base?
Yes, when the base approves access. The driver needs a sponsor and the documents listed in the base FAQ, and the truck is inspected at the West Gate. Plan extra time for that step.
What do I tell the dispatcher?
Say if the car is on or off base, the building or lot number, the year, make and model, what is wrong, and where the car is going. Mention if the car is all wheel drive or has no keys.
My car was towed while I was away. Where is it?
Start with our guide on how to find a towed car in Wichita. It lists the city lookup tool and the numbers to call.
Do you cover Derby and Oaklawn?
Yes. We cover the southeast side and the towns south of it. See our Derby towing page and our local towing page.
How much does a tow cost near the base?
The price has a hook up fee and a per mile rate, plus any charge for nights or special equipment. Wait time at a gate can matter too, so ask about it. Call for the total before the truck is sent.
Call for Towing Near McConnell AFB
For towing near McConnell AFB, on base or off, call Miller’s Towing & Recovery at 316-351-4754. We are a local tow company in Wichita, KS with a yard at 4309 S Broadway, and we answer 24 hours a day.