Kansas City International Airport (KMCI)

Kansas City, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KMCI

IATA

MCI

City

Kansas City

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

1,026 ft

Runways

3 runways

Coordinates

39.2976, -94.7139

Overview

Midwest hub in severe weather corridor with frequent thunderstorm activity.

Current Weather at KMCI

Pilots flying into or out of Kansas City International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR KMCI 210053Z 06009KT 10SM BKN070 BKN200 17/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP208 T01670083

Wind 060° at 9 kt — likely active runway near heading 06

Current TAF

TAF KMCI 202329Z 2100/2124 07007KT P6SM BKN060 OVC200 FM210200 07006KT P6SM FEW140 FM211000 05005KT P6SM OVC045 FM211300 06007KT P6SM OVC035 PROB30 2113/2115 -SHRA FM211600 10009KT P6SM OVC017

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Kansas City International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KMCI. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KMCI. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Kansas City. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Kansas City International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Kansas City International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KMCI include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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Training Availability

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No On-Field Training Reported

Kansas City International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.

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