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Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (KMKC) — Kansas City, United States

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (KMKC/MKC) serves Kansas City, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (01/19, 04/22). Field elevation is 759 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KMKC
  • Name: Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 39.123199
  • Longitude: -94.592796
  • Elevation: 759 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Kansas City
  • IATA Code: MKC
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 01/19

  • Designation: 01/19
  • Dimensions: 2081x46m
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: ILS/DME, RNAV (GPS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 04/22

  • Designation: 04/22
  • Dimensions: 1539x30m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: ILS/DME, RNAV (GPS)
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 133.300 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: 122.600 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 120.750 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: 24-hour operations. Tower continuously staffed.

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: +1 (816) 329-2854
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 (816) 859-7600
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: https://flymkc.com
  • Remarks: Airport Manager: (816) 859-7610. Airport Operations: (816) 289-2718. Atlantic Aviation FBO: (816) 949-8900. Signature Aviation FBO: (816) 842-8484.

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: (816) 289-2718
  • Remarks: N/A

Customs

  • Open: 08:00:00
  • Close: 20:00:00
  • Phone: (816) 584-1994
  • Extra Hours On Request: Yes
  • Remarks: U.S. CBP on-site. M-F 0800-2000, Sat-Sun 1100-2000. After hours available with 2-hour prior notice — call CBP National Dispatch Center 1-800-973-2867. User fee applies.

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Contact airport operations for current rates
  • Parking Fee: Contact airport operations; ramp/hangar available
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: City-owned airport. FBO handling through Atlantic Aviation or Signature Aviation. Self-service fuel available. Contact airport operations at (816) 859-7600 for current fee schedule.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-24
  • Remarks: Available from Atlantic Aviation (816-949-8900) and Signature Aviation (816-842-8484). Contract fuel accepted.
  • Fuel Type: 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-24
  • Remarks: Self-service available from City of Kansas City (816-859-7600). Full-service from Signature Aviation.
  • Fuel Type: Jet A
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: On-site U.S. Customs and Border Protection. eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP hours: M-F 0800-2000, Sat-Sun 1100-2000. After hours: CBP National Dispatch Center 1-800-973-2867. 2 hours prior notice required.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No curfew — 24-hour operations. Flocks of pigeons in vicinity of departure end Rwy 04. Wildlife on and in vicinity of airport. FM radio station interference may affect communications. Rwy 04/22 departures must maintain pattern altitude before turning crosswind.

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

07/021 caution
Taxiway lighting closed
TWY L RUNUP PAD CLSD
2026-07-11 13:00:00 2026-07-12 22:00:00
07/017 caution
Taxiway lighting closed
TWY F BTN HANGAR 7 RAMP AND TWY L CLSDTWY LRSTRCTN>0? TO|
2026-07-10 17:00:00 2026-07-13 21:00:00
06/003 caution
Taxiway lighting closed
TWY L3 CLSD
2026-06-01 17:42:00 2026-07-17 22:00:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KMKC?
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport operates from 00:00:00 to 23:59:00.
What is the tower frequency at KMKC?
The tower frequency at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport is 133.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at KMKC?
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport offers Jet A-1, 100LL, Jet A.
Does KMKC require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (United States).
Is customs available at KMKC?
Yes, customs at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport is available from 08:00:00 to 20:00:00.
Where is KMKC located?
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (KMKC) is located in Kansas City, United States.
What is the IATA code for KMKC?
The IATA code for Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport is MKC.
How long is the runway at KMKC?
The main runway at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (01/19) measures 2081x46m.
Does KMKC have an ILS approach?
Yes, Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 01/19, 04/22.
Is KMKC a port of entry?
Yes, Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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