Posted on January 20th, 2020
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport is located in downtown Kansas City across the Missouri River from the city center. Dedicated and opened in 1927 by Charles Lindberg, this is Kansas City’s primary airport for private jets and general aviation. The Kansas City Chiefs home stadium is located 11 miles southeast of the Downtown Airport.
KMKC provides comprehensive FBO services at its two FBO locations and its main terminal. The MKC airfield covers more than 695 acres, and it has two runways that see 700 aircraft movements daily. MKC has a 24-hour FAA control tower, Category I Instrument Landing System, passenger services, and car rentals on-site. U.S. Custom Services are available by request.
This airport has two runways with the longest at 6,827 feet for large jets. There are two separate FBO terminals to welcome private jets and passengers, with a full complement of hanger and maintenance services available. Planes requiring longer runways for takeoff and landing are routed to nearby KMCI, Kansas City International.
Airport Codes: MKC (FAA and IATA), KMKC (ICAO)
Lat/Long: N39-07.4/W094-35.6
Operating hours: 24 Hours
FBOs: There are 2 fixed-based operators (FBOs) offering 24-hour services.
Runways: 01/19 – 6,827 ft. long
U.S. Customs: Yes, by request.
Address: 900 Richards Rd, Kansas City, MO 64116
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