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Terminal & facilities
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Airports / Missouri / MCI
Large airport · MCI
Kansas City International Airport.
Kansas City, Missouri · 1,026 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.0/5
Google rating
12,836 ratings
2
Operators based
1,026
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Kansas City, MissouriELEV 1,026 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
12,836
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
1,026
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
12 nm
To the nearest alternate
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas City International Airport (KMCI / MCI) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 1,026 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, MCI is a home base: Central Air Southwest, Inc. and Springfield Aircraft Charter and Sales Inc. operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC, 12 nm), Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ, 30 nm), and Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP, 45 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 10,801-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from MCI are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MCI to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KMCI. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Signature Flight Support Kansas
Your FBO? Claim it, freeKansas City International Airport opened in 1972. The MCI complex spans more than 10,000 acres and its three runways can accommodate up to 139 aircraft operations per hour. MCI consistently ranks among the lowest in delays of all U.S. airports due to its uncongested air and ground space, short taxi time, and a low weather-related closure/cancellation rate.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- +18 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“First time flying in and out of Kansas City International Airport, and I was extremely impressed.”
Jonathan Foulk5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Other airports should take note—this process was smooth, professional, and fast.”
Jonathan Foulk5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Kansas City International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KMCI
IATA
MCI
FAA / Local
MCI
Elevation
1,026 ft
Coordinates
39.3017° N · 94.7139° W
Airspace
B · BravoClass B, BravoThe FAA's busiest airspace tier, major hubs like LAX or JFK. Every flight needs an explicit ATC clearance to enter, and charter jets are sequenced alongside airline traffic.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs MO fields
state range 262–1,348 ft
At 1,026 ft, MCI sits higher than 76% of the 45 Missouri fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 10,801 ft
- 01L/19R10,801 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 09/279,501 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 01R/19L9,500 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,801 ft
MCI's 10,801 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 12nmMKCCharles B. Wheeler Downtown AirportKansas City
- 30nmSTJRosecrans Memorial AirportSt Joseph
- 45nmTOPPhilip Billard Municipal AirportTopeka
- 49nmFOETopeka Regional AirportTopeka
- 64nmSZLWhiteman Air Force BaseKnob Noster
- 92nmMHKManhattan Regional AirportManhattan
Location
Open the full mapKMCI · Kansas City International Airport · Kansas City, MO
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MCI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 349 nm | 1h 13m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 401 nm | 1h 20m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 426 nm | 1h 23m |
| Denver (DEN) | 462 nm | 1h 28m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 565 nm | 1h 43m |
| Austin (AUS) | 566 nm | 1h 43m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 566 nm | 1h 43m |
| Houston (HOU) | 580 nm | 1h 45m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MCI?
- Kansas City International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,801 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at MCI?
- Kansas City International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 10,801 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at MCI?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Kansas City International Airport as a home base, including Central Air Southwest, Inc., Springfield Aircraft Charter and Sales Inc.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Kansas City International Airport?
- One FBO serves MCI: Signature Flight Support Kansas. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to MCI?
- The closest alternate is Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), about 12 nm away, followed by Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) at 30 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MCI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 13m (349 nm), Dallas about 1h 20m (401 nm), Nashville about 1h 23m (426 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.