Airport · ICAO · US
Class CKansas City International Airport
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FAA Airport Diagram · KMCI
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Runways at KMCI
6 runway ends on file. Longest: 10,801 ft. Max gradient: 0.41%
| Designator | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01L | 12.9° | 10,801 ft | 150 ft | Concrete | Yes | — |
| 19R | 192.9° | 10,801 ft | 150 ft | Concrete | Yes | — |
| 09 | 96.1° | 9,501 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes | 0.12% |
| 27 | 276.1° | 9,501 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes | 0.12% |
| 01R | 12.9° | 9,500 ft | 150 ft | Concrete | Yes | — |
| 19L | 192.9° | 9,500 ft | 150 ft | Concrete | Yes | — |
Source: in-app airport database (runway lengths + headings), OurAirports for surface, width, lighting. Gradient computed from FAA NASR runway-end elevation deltas (the published RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of NASR rows; we derive it from the elevations the FAA does publish).
Communications
8 frequencies on file — tower, ground, ATIS, CTAF, approach, departure, etc.
- ATIS ATIS 126.625
- CLD CLNC DEL 135.700
- GND GND 121.650
- TWR INTL TWR 125.750
- APP APP 120.950
- DEP DEP 124.700
- RDO COLUMBIA RDO 122.650
- UNIC UNICOM 122.950
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Navaids associated with KMCI
- NDB DO
Dotte
0.36 MHz · TERMINAL · MEDIUM
- NDB DY
Lexey
0.28 MHz · LO · LOW
Field intel · synthesized from Chart Supplement
Plain-English translation of the Chart Supplement remarks for KMCI, anchored to the FAA's own text. Operational items first, advisory next, raw FAA prose at the bottom. Cycle 22JAN2026.
5 matched · 48 not yet translated
TL;DR
- ·Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 01L: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
- ·Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 09–27: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
- ·Prior Permission Required for to park at trml gates. Contact a before operating.
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 01L: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
right traffic
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 09–27: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
right traffic
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Prior Permission Required for to park at trml gates. Contact a before operating.
ppr required
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 02–20: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
right traffic
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 20: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
right traffic
All translated remarks (5)
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 01L: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
Raw FAA text · radio aids · operational
RWY 01L: MALSR. TDZL. PAPI(P4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 78´. RVR–TMR 0.4…
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 09–27: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
Raw FAA text · radio aids · operational
RWY 09–27: H9501X150 (ASPH–GRVD) S–120, D–250, 2D–465, 2D/2D…
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Prior Permission Required for to park at trml gates. Contact a before operating.
Raw FAA text · airport remarks · operational
PPR to park at trml gates ctc a
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 02–20: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
Raw FAA text · radio aids · operational
RWY 02–20: H5000X75 (CONC) S–30, D–42 MIRL RWY 02: REIL. PAP…
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 20: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
Raw FAA text · radio aids · operational
RWY 20: REIL. PAPI(P4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 42´. Tree. RWY 18–36: H3…
Not yet translated · raw FAA text (48 sentences)
Sentences our pattern matchers haven't yet templated. The full FAA text is authoritative — these aren't translation errors, just gaps in our rule library. Curators add new templates over time; coverage rises monotonically.
- ·MISSOURI 245 CONTINUED FROM PRECEDING PAGE AIRPORT MANAGER: 816-859-7610
- ·ASOS 120.75 (816) 329–2843.
- ·ATIS 120.75 816–329–2850 UNICOM 122.95 ®KANSAS CITY APP/DEP CON 118.4 TOWER 133.3 GND CON 121.9 CLNC DEL 121.9 PRE–TAXI CLNC 121.9
- ·VOR TEST FACILITY (VOT) 108.6
- ·(H) (H) VORTACW 113.25 MCI Chan 79(Y) N39º17.12´ W94º44.22´ 140º 11.8 NM to fld. 1017/5E.
- ·NAPOLEON (VL) (L) VORTACW 115.15 ANX Chan 98(Y) N39º05.73´ W94º07.73´ 267º 21.7 NM to fld. 878/7E.
- ·TACAN AZIMUTH unusable: 220º–230º byd 35 NM blo 2,000´ VOR unusable: 129º–139º DME unusable: 220º–230º byd 35 NM blo 2,000´ KENZY NDB (LOM) 344 MK N39º13.25´ W94º33.86´ 192º 6.0 NM to fld.
- ·ILS/DME 111.75 I–GQR Chan 54(Y) Rwy 04.
- ·Glideslope unusable for cpd apchs blw 1,013´ MSL.
- ·ILS/DME 109.9 I–MKC Chan 36 Rwy 19.
- ·COMM/NAV/WEATHER REMARKS: Interference from FM radio station may affect communication in the immediate vicinity of arpt.
- ·RWY 01R–19L: H9500X150 (CONC–GRVD) S–120, D–250, 2S–175, 2D–550, 2D/2D2–450 PCR 1107 R/B/W/T HIRL CL RWY 01R: ALSF2.
- ·PAPI(P4R)—GA 3.0º TCH 74´.
- ·RWY 01L:TORA–10801 TODA–10801 ASDA–10801 LDA–10801 RWY 01R:TORA–9500 TODA–9500 ASDA–9500 LDA–9500 RWY 09: TORA–9501 TODA–9501 ASDA–9501 LDA–9501 RWY 19L:TORA–9500 TODA–9500 ASDA–9500 LDA–9500 RWY 19R:TORA–10801TODA–10801 ASDA–10801 LDA–10801 RWY 27: TORA–9501 TODA–9501 ASDA–9501 LDA–9501
- ·Noise abatement procedures in effect 0400–1200Z‡ with landing on Rwys 01L and 19L; takeoffs on Rwys 01R and 19R.
- ·Waterfowl on and invof arpt.
- ·Operate transponders with altitude reporting mode and ADS–B (if equipped) enabled on all airport surfaces.
- ·Ctl twr has limited visibility on numerous gates at all 3 terminals.
- ·Windshear alert system on arpt.
- ·When using high–speed exits C4 and C6 cont til first parl twy, then use extreme care when turning in excess of 90 degrees.
- ·Design group V and VI acft rqr an arpt escort on Twy D btwn Twys J and Twy C9.
- ·Twy B1 btn Twy B and FEDEX apron; cockpit over cntrln steering required.
- ·No acft parking on postal apron.
- ·Military acft may be charged ramp/parking fees.
- ·Twy C2 btn Twy C3 and Twy C1 wingspan restriction of 118 ft.
- ·Twy B2 clsd to acft wingspan more than 135 ft.
- ·Txl W, N1, N3, M1, M3, S1, S3, D1, and D3 wingspan restrictions of 118 ft.
- ·CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE KANSAS CITY H–5C, L–10J, A IAP, AD NC, 22 JAN 2026 to 19 MAR 2026 246 MISSOURI CONTINUED FROM PRECEDING PAGE AIRPORT MANAGER: 816-243-5248
- ·ASOS (816) 601–1486 LLWAS.
- ·D–ATIS 128.375 816–329–2725 UNICOM 122.95 RCO 122.5 (COLUMBIA RADIO) ®APP CON 120.95 INTERNATIONAL TOWER 128.2 GND CON 121.8 CLNC DEL 135.7 ®DEP CON 124.7 (191º–009º) 123.95 (010º–190º) N RAMP CTRL 128.975 S RAMP CTRL 130.825 CPDLC (LOGON KUSA) PDC
+ 18 more sentences · see Chart Supplement page below for the full text
Chart Supplement
FAA Chart Supplement entry for KMCI — runway, frequencies, FBO, fuel, hours, NOTAMs, special procedures.
NTSB events at KMCI
133 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport — showing the 51 most recent.
Total events
26
since 1982
Fatal
4
15.4% of total
Last 5 years
0
no recent events
Last 10 years
1
≈ 0.1/yr
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Operations volume
FAA TAF · history through 2024
Peak: 220,019 ops in 1999
2024 total
120,639
10-yr total
1,118,627
2024 mix
AC/AT 95% · GA 3% · Mil 1%
Events / million ops
0.9
last 10 years
Fatal / million ops
0.14
approximate · 10-yr scaled
Last 10 years · n=1
- Birdstrike / wildlife 1
All time · n=131
- Other 108
- Ground collision 9
- Weather · wind / icing / convective 5
- Stall / spin 3
- Engine failure / power loss 2
- Undershoot / overshoot 1
- Loss of control 1
- Birdstrike / wildlife 1
Categories derived from NTSB Findings descriptions and probable-cause text via deterministic rule matching. "Other" includes cases where the agency record didn't surface enough text to classify.
+ 82 more on file
Designees in MO
Every aviation professional and organization in the same state as KMCI — instructors, examiners, mechanics, schools, FBOs, flying clubs, repair shops, EAA chapters. Click any category to drill into the full directory.
CFI
1,092
Flight Instructors
A&P
4,460
Mechanics
AME
46
Medical Examiners (AME)
DME
6
Mechanic Examiners (DME)
DPRE
1
Parachute Rigger Examiners (DPRE)
DAR-F
4
Manufacturing Airworthiness (DAR-F)
DAR-T
3
Maintenance Airworthiness (DAR-T)
DER-T
16
Engineering — Consultant (DER-T)
SAE
35
Specialty Aircraft Examiners (SAE)
APD
21
Aircrew Program Designees (APD)
TCE
20
Training Center Evaluators (TCE)
Schools
39
Flight Schools
FBO
84
Fixed Base Operators
Clubs
32
Flying Clubs
Repair
5
Repair / Maintenance Shops
EAA
21
EAA Chapters
DPEs near KMCI
Closest FAA Designated Pilot Examiners by great-circle distance from the field. Distances measured city-centroid to airport — useful as a first cut, not a guarantee of exam location. Click any designee for their authorizations and contact info.
| Designee | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Waterland | Kansas City | MO | 13 nm |
| Brian Andrew Park | Kansas City | MO | 13 nm |
| James Harlan Rainen | Kansas City | MO | 13 nm |
| Joshua Turner Hay | Kansas City | MO | 13 nm |
| Todd Eric Nichols | Kansas City | MO | 13 nm |
| Richard R Veach | Liberty | MO | 14 nm |
| Mark Alan Gaines | St. Joseph | MO | 28 nm |
| Mark Alan Gaines | Lawrence | KS | 33 nm |
| Ashley Windsor | Warrensburg | MO | 56 nm |
| David Wayne Card | Warrensburg | MO | 56 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.
CFIs near KMCI
Closest active flight instructors by city-centroid distance. Pulled from the FAA airmen registry — ratings shown reflect the certificate on file. Drill into the state directory for filters by rating, medical, and pilot level.
| Instructor | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deanna Lee Sunday | Platte City | MO | 4 nm |
| Stewart Lee Wittel Jr | Platte City | MO | 4 nm |
| Alfonso Daniel Restrepo | Platte City | MO | 4 nm |
| Benjamin Joseph Knox | Platte City | MO | 4 nm |
| Richard David Lundholm | Platte City | MO | 4 nm |
| Raven Sue Reynolds | Platte City | MO | 4 nm |
| Trever Lee Ryun | Platte City | MO | 4 nm |
| Jordan Scott Bresee | Platte City | MO | 4 nm |
| Kaelyn Whitley Knox | Platte City | MO | 4 nm |
| Thomas Harold Sullivan | Parkville | MO | 5 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
A&P mechanics near KMCI
Closest certificated mechanics by city-centroid distance. Airframe (A), Powerplant (P), and Inspection Authorization (IA) are the ratings that matter for annuals, 100-hours, and major repairs.
| Mechanic | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abel Garcia Guerrero | Ferrelview | MO | 2 nm |
| Cody Daniel Grogan | Ferellview | MO | 3 nm |
| Richard David Lundholm | Platte City | MO | 4 nm |
| Richard Allen Altic | Platte City | MO | 4 nm |
| Richard Edwin Anderson | Platte City | MO | 4 nm |
| Stanley Eugene Benjamin | Platte City | MO | 4 nm |
| Samuel Adam Bohachick | Platte City | MO | 4 nm |
| Arthur James Braun | Platte City | MO | 4 nm |
| John Sherman Coleman | Platte City | MO | 4 nm |
| Dennis Warren Collins | Platte City | MO | 4 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
Repair stations near KMCI
Closest repair, avionics, paint, and interior shops by airport location. These are the businesses you'll fly the airplane to — not just the certificate-holders nearby. Click any shop for details and contact info.
| Shop | Distance |
|---|---|
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Kansas City Kansas City, MO | 18 nm |
| Butler Avionics, Inc New Century, KS | 29 nm |
| West Maintenance New Century, KS | 29 nm |
| Higginsville Avionics, LLC. Higginsville, MO | 50 nm |
| Eno Aviation Garnett, KS | 66 nm |
| Mike's Aircraft Repair Pittsburg, KS | 112 nm |
| ForwardVue Aviation Claremore, OK | 184 nm |
| Northwest Arkansas Avionics, Inc. Springdale, AR | 190 nm |
| Mistwood Aviation Chesterfield, MO | 193 nm |
| AVMATS - Aviation Maintenance & Technical Support Chesterfield, MO | 193 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.
Canonical references
The agency-of-record links pilots use for KMCI: charts, weather, NOTAMs, accident records. We surface them all from one URL — no SEO sludge, no clickthrough farms.
- FAA Chart Supplement (CSUP) A/FD entry — official FAA ↗
- SkyVector — sectional + IFR charts Charts, runways, fuel, NOTAMs ↗
- AirNav — frequencies, FBOs, fuel Pilot-facing summary ↗
- NTSB CAROL — accident search Filter by airport name ↗
- FAA Notice to Air Missions NOTAMs (live) ↗
- aviationweather.gov — METAR / TAF Live observation ↗