Large airport · Kansas City, United States
Kansas City International Airport
It serves the Kansas City Metropolitan Area and is the primary passenger airport for much of western Missouri and eastern Kansas. Its IATA code is MCI. Its ICAO code is KMCI. It has 3 runways, longest 10,801 ft (CON). Elevation 1,026 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Kansas City, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | MCI |
| ICAO code | KMCI |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 3 runways, longest 10,801 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 39.3017° N, 94.7139° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Kansas City International Airport is known for
It serves the Kansas City Metropolitan Area and is the primary passenger airport for much of western Missouri and eastern Kansas.
History
The airport was opened in 1972 and a new complex in the airport was completed in 2023, replacing the old one. MCI replaced Kansas City Municipal Airport (MKC) in 1972, with all scheduled passenger airline flights moved from MKC to MCI.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Kansas City International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Weston Bend State Park · United States · 10.7 miles away
- Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site · United States · 17.7 miles away
- Lewis and Clark State Park · United States · 24.6 miles away
- Watkins Mill State Park · United States · 25.2 miles away
- Wallace State Park · United States · 36.4 miles away
- Perry State Park · United States · 42.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kansas City International Airport?
It serves the Kansas City Metropolitan Area and is the primary passenger airport for much of western Missouri and eastern Kansas.
What is the airport code for Kansas City International Airport?
Kansas City International Airport — its IATA code is MCI and its ICAO code is KMCI.
Where is Kansas City International Airport located?
Kansas City International Airport serves Kansas City, United States. Its coordinates are 39.3017° N, 94.7139° W.
What is the history of Kansas City International Airport?
The airport was opened in 1972 and a new complex in the airport was completed in 2023, replacing the old one. MCI replaced Kansas City Municipal Airport (MKC) in 1972, with all scheduled passenger airline flights moved from MKC to MCI.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3668
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.