Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
KMKC, Kansas City, MO
14 miles from MCI
- Longest runway
- 01/19 (6,827 ft)
About 2 miles to downtown Kansas City
Wheeler Downtown airport guide
Private Jet Charter at Kansas City International (MCI)
Kansas City International is about 25 minutes north of downtown.
- Codes
- MCI / KMCI
- Elevation
- 1,026 ft
- Longest runway
- 01L/19R (10,801 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying into Kansas City International
- Kansas City International is about 25 minutes north of downtown.
- Its long runways and customs handle any business jet.
- Wheeler Downtown is closer to the city center and Arrowhead.
Planning a trip to Kansas City? See the Kansas City private jet guide for seasons, local rules and other airports.
Private Terminal (FBO)
We choose the FBO (private terminal) with your operator and send you its name and address with your trip details.
Getting into Town
About 18 miles to downtown Kansas City.
Flight Times to Kansas City International
Estimated one-way times and prices to MCI for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop, before taxes and fees.
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,094 mi | 2 hr 55 min$12,900–$18,600 | 2 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,358 mi | 3 hr 5 min$13,500–$19,500 | 3 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,246 mi | 3 hr 10 min$14,000–$20,500 | 3 hr 5 min$16,900–$22,000 | 2 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 461 mi | 1 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 404 mi | 1 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 667 mi | 1 hr 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,495 mi | 3 hr 20 min$14,700–$21,000 | 3 hr 15 min$17,800–$23,000 | 3 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,137 mi | 2 hr 40 min$11,500–$16,700 | 2 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Airports Near Kansas City International
Alternatives when MCI is busy, closed or too small for your aircraft.
Lawrence Municipal Airport
KLWC, Lawrence, KS
33 miles from MCI
- Longest runway
- 15/33 (5,701 ft)
About 3 miles to the University of Kansas
Lawrence Municipal airport guidePhilip Billard Municipal Airport
KTOP, Topeka, KS
52 miles from MCI
- Longest runway
- 13/31 (5,099 ft)
About 3 miles to downtown Topeka
Philip Billard airport guideTopeka Regional Airport
KFOE, Topeka, KS
56 miles from MCI
- Longest runway
- 13/31 (12,803 ft)
About 15 minutes to downtown Topeka
Topeka Regional airport guideManhattan Regional Airport
KMHK, Manhattan, KS
106 miles from MCI
- Longest runway
- 03/21 (7,400 ft)
About 10 minutes to Kansas State
Manhattan Regional airport guideColumbia Regional Airport
KCOU, Columbia, MO
138 miles from MCI
- Longest runway
- 02/20 (7,401 ft)
About 20 minutes to the University of Missouri
Columbia Regional airport guideKansas City International Private Jet Questions
Does MCI have customs?
Yes. Kansas City International has US Customs and Border Protection on the field, so international flights can arrive directly.
How far is Kansas City International from town?
About 18 miles to downtown Kansas City.