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

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Customs
08:00–20:00 UTC (on request)
Port of entry
Yes, with conditions
Fuel
100LL, Jet A
Tower
133.3
Runways
01/19, 04/22
Elevation
759 ft

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 2/2
Additional Info 7/10
Observed Activity · Oct 27
34 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 13:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • 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: Not recorded
  • 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

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No

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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

A1230/
caution
Approach lighting out
RWY 19 PAPI U/S
2026-10-22 00:22 UTC 2026-10-28 20:00 UTC
A1218/26
caution
ILS procedure changed
IAP KANSAS CITY DOWNTOWN/WHEELER FLD, KANSAS CITY, MO. RNAV (GPS) RWY 4, AMDT 3D... CIRCLING CAT D MINIMUMS NA.
2026-10-19 13:03 UTC 2028-10-19 13:03 UTC
A1217/26
caution
ILS procedure changed
IAP KANSAS CITY DOWNTOWN/WHEELER FLD, KANSAS CITY, MO. ILS OR LOC RWY 4, AMDT 6B... CIRCLING CAT D MININUMS NA. WIKTU FIX MINIMUMS: CIRCLING CAT D MININUMS NA.
2026-10-19 13:03 UTC 2028-10-19 13:03 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 13:00 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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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?
The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A for public use at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KMKC require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for 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, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
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