Airport code

MCI Airport Code, Kansas City International Airport

MCI is the IATA airport code for Kansas City International Airport, the main international gateway for Kansas City, United States. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, KMCI.

City
Kansas City
Continent
North America
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
39.3017, -94.71389
Elevation
1,026 ft
Runways
3
Scheduled service
Yes

What airport is MCI?

MCI is the IATA airport code for Kansas City International Airport, in Kansas City, United States. The same airport has the ICAO code KMCI.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 216 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code KMCI begins with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States.

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) at a glance
IATA airport codeMCI
ICAO airport codeKMCI
AirportKansas City International Airport
CityKansas City
CountryUnited States
Main airlinesWN, US, AA
Runways3

Airport data comes from OurAirports (public domain), regenerated here on . How we build this · Data and sources.

Where is MCI airport located?

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is in Kansas City, United States, at coordinates 39.3017, -94.71389.

It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 39.30° N, 94.71° W. The runways sit at 1026 ft (313 m) elevation.

Runways at MCI

It has 3 runways. The longest is 10,801 ft (3.29 km), designated 01L/19R.

Which airlines fly to MCI?

The open route dataset lists WN (Southwest Airlines), US (US Airways), AA (American Airlines), DL (Delta Air Lines), UA (United Airlines), AS (Alaska Airlines) as operating carriers on nonstop routes touching Kansas City International Airport.

Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.

Where the MCI code comes from

MCI stands for Mid-Continent International, the name planned for Kansas City's airport when the code was assigned. The airport opened as Kansas City International, but the code was already fixed on the old name, and MCI has puzzled travellers looking for a K ever since.

Curious why codes look the way they do? Read how airport codes work.

Frequently asked questions

What is the IATA code for Kansas City International Airport?

The IATA code for Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City is MCI. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.

What is the 3-letter code for Kansas City?

The 3-letter IATA code for Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City is MCI.

What is the ICAO code for Kansas City International Airport?

The ICAO code for Kansas City International Airport is KMCI. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code MCI.

What is the difference between MCI and KMCI?

MCI is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. KMCI is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Kansas City International Airport.

Read more about Kansas City International Airport on Wikipedia →

Nearby and related airports

Other airports in Kansas City and United States and the wider region:

Popular routes from MCI

Distance and typical flight time from Kansas City International Airport to other airports it connects with:

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