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Kansas City International Airport

Kansas City, United States
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Kansas City's modern gateway serving the American heartland.

Opened
1972
Location
Kansas City, United States
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is the primary commercial airport serving the Kansas City metropolitan area in Missouri. Originally opened in 1972, it was designed with a unique three-terminal layout that allowed passengers to park very close to their gates, a concept praised for convenience at the time. In 2023, the airport opened a brand-new single-terminal facility, replacing the aging original terminals and modernizing the passenger experience significantly. The new terminal consolidates operations under one roof with updated amenities, improved security checkpoints, and expanded concessions. MCI serves millions of passengers annually and connects Kansas City to major domestic hubs as well as select international destinations. It plays a vital economic role in the region and has seen renewed investment following the terminal replacement project.
Terminals
The airport now operates a single modern terminal opened in 2023, replacing the previous three-terminal design.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, rideshares, and shuttle services connecting the airport to downtown Kansas City, approximately 15 miles away.
Airlines here
Major carriers include Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines, among others.
Notable facts
  • ›The original 1972 terminal design was renowned for allowing passengers to park within steps of their gates.
  • ›The new single terminal, opened in February 2023, cost approximately $1.5 billion to construct.
  • ›Kansas City voters approved the new terminal in a 2019 referendum.
  • ›The airport's IATA code MCI derives from its original name, Mid-Continent International Airport.
  • ›MCI handles both domestic and limited international flights, including service to Canada and Mexico.
Official website Wikipedia
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Route map (43 destinations)

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Routes

MCI → CLTAA · 319
MCI → DFWAA · M83 M80
MCI → PHXAA · 319
MCI → SEAAA · 737
MCI → ORDAA · E75 ER4 CR7 ERD
MCI → YYZAC · CRJ
MCI → ATLAF · M88 M90 757
MCI → DCAAA · E75 E70
MCI → PHLAA · E75 E70 CRJ
MCI → ATLAM · 757 M88 M90
MCI → SEAAS · 73J
MCI → ATLAZ · M88
MCI → ATLDL · 757 M90 M88
MCI → MEMDL · ERJ
MCI → SLCDL · 319
MCI → CVGDL · ERJ
MCI → CUNF9 · 319
MCI → DENF9 · 320 319
MCI → DTWDL · 320 M88 319
MCI → LAXDL · E75
MCI → LGADL · CR7 E75 E70
MCI → MCODL · E75
MCI → MSPDL · 320 319 M88 ERJ
MCI → DALFL · 73W
MCI → MCOFL · 73W
MCI → MDWFL · 73W
MCI → MSYFL · 73W
MCI → PDXFL · 733
MCI → SEAFL · 73W
MCI → STLFL · 73W
MCI → TPAFL · 73W
MCI → ATLFL · 717
MCI → INDFL · 73C 73W
MCI → LASFL · 73H
MCI → LAXFL · 73C
MCI → MKEFL · 73W
MCI → BWIFL · 73W
MCI → DENFL · 738 73C 73W
MCI → MSPFL · 73C
MCI → PHLFL · 73W
MCI → SFOFL · 73W
MCI → SLNK5 · CNC
MCI → ATLKL · M88 M90 757
MCI → HROK5 · CNC
MCI → DENUA · DH4 73G 738
MCI → IADUA · ERJ CR7 E70
MCI → IAHUA · ERJ CRJ E70
MCI → ORDUA · ERJ CR7 E70 CRJ
MCI → CLEUA · ERJ DH4
MCI → SFOUA · CR7
MCI → PHLUS · E75 E70 CRJ
MCI → CLTUS · 319
MCI → DCAUS · E75 E70
MCI → DFWUS · M83 M80
MCI → ORDUS · CR7 ER4
MCI → PHXUS · 319
MCI → EWRUA · ERJ E70
MCI → ATLVS · M88 M90 757
MCI → BOSWN · 73W 733
MCI → DENWN · 73W 738 73C 733
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City & Place Guide

Barbecue, jazz, fountains, and Midwestern heart await you.

Kansas City straddles the Missouri-Kansas border and punches well above its weight as a cultural destination. The city boasts world-famous barbecue, a deep jazz heritage, and more fountains than any city outside Rome, giving it an unexpectedly grand and lively character.

Neighborhoods like the Power and Light District, Crossroads Arts District, and historic 18th and Vine each offer distinct flavors, from craft cocktail bars and galleries to landmark jazz clubs. The Kansas City Chiefs and Royals also make it a passionate sports town year-round.

  • •Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art — world-class collection with iconic shuttlecock sculptures on the lawn
  • •18th and Vine Jazz District — birthplace of Kansas City jazz with the American Jazz Museum
  • •National WWI Museum and Memorial — one of the premier WWI museums in the world
  • •Country Club Plaza — elegant Spanish-inspired shopping and dining district with fountains
  • •Crossroads Arts District — vibrant murals, galleries, and First Friday art walks
  • •Union Station — beautifully restored 1914 Beaux-Arts landmark with science exhibits and dining

Getting around: Kansas City is largely car-dependent, but the free KC Streetcar runs along Main Street from River Market to Crown Center and is a convenient option for downtown exploration. RideKC buses cover broader metro areas, and rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are widely available. Taxis exist but are less common; renting a car is recommended for visiting attractions outside the urban core.

Best time: Late April through early June and September through October offer mild temperatures, lower humidity, and outdoor festivals perfect for exploring the city.

Local food: Try slow-smoked burnt ends and ribs at legendary pits like Joe's Kansas City or Gates Bar-B-Q, and wash it all down with a locally brewed craft beer or a classic Kansas City-style old fashioned.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Kansas City International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Kansas City International Airport — originally Mid-Continent International Airport and often referred to by locals as KCI — is an international airport in Kansas City, Missouri, located 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Downtown Kansas City in Platte County, Missouri. 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. It serves the Kansas City Metropolitan Area and is the primary passenger airport for much of western Missouri and eastern Kansas.

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