Kansas City International (KMCI), Missouri
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Kansas City International serves as a Class 1 hub in the Kansas City, Missouri metro area, located roughly 13 nautical miles from downtown. The airport fields three paved runways, the longest stretching 10,801 feet, and supports both piston and turbine operations with 100LL and Jet A fuel onsite. FAA TFMSC data for 2025 records 114,047 total operations, of which 3,526 are business aviation movements. CBP inspection services and a USDA compliance agreement are available onsite, supporting international arrivals directly at the field.
Runways
Kansas City International has three paved runways. The longest, 01L/19R, is 10,801 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Kansas City International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Kansas City International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Kansas City International recorded 3,526 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January and March. Business aviation traffic at KMCI concentrates in the winter and early spring months, with January and March recording the highest monthly totals and February and August the lowest.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month January, 359 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Kansas City International averages 13.1 days above 90°F in July, 27.3 freeze days in January and 1.7 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88.3°F, and January the coldest, at 38.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Kansas City International has published operating constraints in four categories: access, noise procedures, pavement strength and other notes.
Prior permission is required to park at terminal gates; contact airport operations.
Taxiway B2 is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 135 feet.
Noise abatement procedures are in effect from 2200 to 0600, with landings assigned to runways 01L and 19L, and takeoffs assigned to runways 01R and 19R.
PCR VALUE: 1106/R/D/W/T
PCR VALUE: 1107/R/B/W/T
PCR VALUE: 646/F/B/X/T
Waterfowl are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
A windshear alert system is installed at the airport.
Military aircraft may be charged ramp or parking fees.
When using high-speed exits C4 and C6, continue to the first parallel taxiway, then use extreme care when turning in excess of 90 degrees.
No aircraft parking is permitted on the postal apron.
Design Group V and VI aircraft require an airport escort on taxiway Delta between taxiways Juliet and C9.
On taxiway B1, between taxiway B and the FedEx apron, cockpit-over-centerline steering is required.
Taxiway C2, between taxiways C3 and C1, has a wingspan restriction of 118 feet.
Taxilanes W, N1, N3, M1, M3, S1, S3, D1, and D3 have a wingspan restriction of 118 feet.
North ramp control frequency is 128.975.
South ramp control frequency is 130.825.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Kansas City International has five airfields within 28 NM. The closest is Sherman Aaf (KFLV), 10.21 NM northwest.
Part of the Kansas City area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KMCI
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$2,400.00 catering order at KMCI.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KMCI?
Kansas City International operates three paved runways. Runway 01L/19R is the longest at 10,801 feet, with a concrete surface and 150 feet of width. Runway 09/27 measures 9,501 feet on asphalt, while runway 01R/19L offers 9,500 feet on concrete, also 150 feet wide. All three surfaces support large transport-category aircraft. The maximum paved runway length at KMCI is 10,801 feet.
Does KMCI have customs and immigration services onsite?
Kansas City International has onsite CBP inspection services for arriving international flights. The airport also operates under a USDA compliance agreement, which applies to aircraft carrying agricultural or regulated cargo. There is no distance listed to an alternate customs airport because clearance is available directly at KMCI. Crews should coordinate with the appropriate agencies ahead of arrival to confirm any agreement-specific requirements tied to the USDA process.
Are there wingspan restrictions on taxiways at KMCI?
Yes, several taxiways at Kansas City International carry wingspan limits. Taxiway C2, between taxiways C3 and C1, is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of 118 feet or less. The same 118-foot limit applies to taxilanes W, N1, N3, M1, M3, S1, S3, D1, and D3. Separately, taxiway B2 is closed to any aircraft with a wingspan greater than 135 feet. Design Group V and VI aircraft also require an airport escort while using taxiway Delta between taxiways Juliet and C9.
What noise abatement procedures apply at KMCI?
Kansas City International runs noise abatement procedures between 2200 and 0600 local time. During this window, landings are directed to runways 01L and 19L. Takeoffs during the same period are assigned to runways 01R and 19R. Crews operating overnight should plan runway expectations accordingly when filing or requesting clearances at KMCI.
How does business aviation traffic at KMCI vary through the year?
Business aviation traffic at Kansas City International, or KMCI, shows a clear seasonal pattern based on FAA TFMSC data for 2025. January posts the highest monthly count at 359 operations, followed by March at 356. Traffic drops in the shoulder and summer months, with February at 233 and August at 234 marking the lowest points. Fall and winter months from October through December stay comparatively elevated, ranging from 295 to 326 operations. Annual business aviation operations at KMCI total 3,526 out of 114,047 overall operations recorded for the airport.