Kansas City International Airport
Kansas City International Airport, International airport in northwestern Kansas City, United States.
Kansas City International Airport is an international aviation facility serving the northwestern part of the Kansas City metropolitan area in Missouri. The complex sits about 19 miles (roughly 30 kilometers) from downtown and connects through Interstate Highways I-29 and I-435.
The site was developed after the 1951 flood destroyed the Fairfax Airport facilities. Operations began in 1956 under the name Mid-Continent International Airport.
The airport functions as a central transportation center connecting Missouri with numerous domestic destinations through carriers including Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta.
Travelers find parking areas, shuttle connections to nearby cities, and Metro bus route 129 running between Terminal C and downtown. The bus operates during daytime hours from 6 AM through 6 PM.
The original design featured three ring-shaped terminal buildings that gave passengers direct access to boarding gates. This layout differed from the long linear terminals common at other airports.
Location: Kansas City
Inception: 1951
Official opening: 1951
Elevation above the sea: 312.7 m
Address: International Circle
Website: https://flykc.com
GPS coordinates: 39.29750,-94.71389
Latest update: December 18, 2025 19:42
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