KMKC 39.12N 94.59W · ELEV 759 FT

Airports / Missouri / MKC

Medium airport · MKC

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.

Kansas City, Missouri · 759 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.

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4.6/5

Google rating

116 ratings

Operators based

759

Elevation ft

Kansas City, MissouriELEV 759 FTMedium airport

4.6

Google rating

116

Google reviews

ratings on Google

Based operators

charter operators on the field

FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling

759

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Field standing

Computed · Google ratings × Bravo register

#7 / 31

Missouri airports by Google rating

4.6★ across 116 Google ratings , ranked against 31 rated MO fields.

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

Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 3 fields within 50 nm.

Overview

Field brief

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (KMKC / MKC) is a mid-sized airport serving Kansas City, Missouri. Field elevation is 759 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.

For charter flyers, MKC is a home base: Airshare and ATD Flight Systems LLC operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are Kansas City International Airport (MCI, 12 nm), Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ, 42 nm), and Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP, 48 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 6,827-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Kansas City, MO destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MKC to plan your flight.

2 FBOs serve KMKC. Run one? Become the preferred FBO

Ramp services

FBOs on the field

02 · 2 FBOs · directory

Atlantic Aviation Kansas City
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Convenience is everything at Atlantic MKC; with a café, fitness facility with locker rooms, day and overnight crew services, and conference rooms at the ready, we make your visit with us feel like home.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 24 Hours
- Unicom 129.10
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Cafe
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Parking
- +6 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Kansas Charles B. Wheeler
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Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport is the city's first airport and it is still one of the busiest. Dedicated by Charles Lindbergh in 1927, the Downtown Airport is just across the Missouri River from Kansas City's business center. Airport users have easy access to the metropolitan area and it is an ideal refueling stop for air travelers going cross country.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +20 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address

Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.

What fliers highlight.

From the stored review texts

2/ 5 reviews

FBO & ground handling

“Got great instructions from the airport staff on parking and fuel.”

John Trolinger4★ on Google

2/ 5 reviews

Staff & service

“The staff was friendly and kept us entertained while waiting for our flight.”

Nikki Grisham5★ on Google

Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.

Field capability

Charts on SkyVector

Field data

ICAO

KMKC

IATA

MKC

FAA / Local

MKC

Elevation

759 ft

Coordinates

39.1232° N · 94.5928° W

Airspace

D · Delta

Size

Medium

Scheduled svc

Elevation vs MO fields

state range 262–1,348 ft

At 759 ft, MKC sits lower than 76% of the 45 Missouri fields on the register.

Runways & aircraft access

Full record on AirNav

Field data

2 runways

longest 6,827 ft

01/19
6,827 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
04/22
5,050 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 6,827 ft

MKC's 6,827 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

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Access & alternates

Access

Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.

Destinations served

Kansas City, MO

Location

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KMKC · Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport · Kansas City, MO

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Flight times from here

Block times

Approximate nonstop block times from MKC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

Destination	Distance	Block time
Chicago (ORD)	350 nm	1h 13m
Dallas (DAL)	393 nm	1h 19m
Nashville (BNA)	417 nm	1h 22m
Denver (DEN)	469 nm	1h 29m
Austin (AUS)	557 nm	1h 42m
Houston (HOU)	570 nm	1h 44m
Aspen (ASE)	571 nm	1h 44m
Vail / Eagle (EGE)	572 nm	1h 44m

Common questions

FAQ

What size private jets can use MKC?: Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport's longest paved runway is 6,827 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 MKC?: Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,827 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Are there charter operators based at MKC?: Yes. 2 charter operators list Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport as a home base, including Airshare, ATD Flight Systems LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
Which FBOs are at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport?: 2 FBOs serve MKC: Atlantic Aviation Kansas City and Signature Flight Support Kansas Charles B. Wheeler. 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 MKC?: The closest alternate is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), about 12 nm away, followed by Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) at 42 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from MKC to major cities?: Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 13m (350 nm), Dallas about 1h 19m (393 nm), Nashville about 1h 22m (417 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.