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Kansas City International (MCI)
Kansas City, MO · ICAO KMCI
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- FAA status now
- No delays
- Temperature
- 58°F
- Observed 10/26/2026, 9:53 PM CDT
- On-time arrivals, Aug 2026
- 71.1%
- 4,428 scheduled arrivals
- Canceled departures, Aug 2026
- 1.3%
Is MCI delayed right now?
Airport-wide delays, ground stops and closures from the FAA
No FAA-reported delays, ground stops or closures right now
FAA status as of 10/26/2026, 10:14 PM CDT. It covers the airport as a whole, not individual flights.
Weather at MCI
Latest airport observation (METAR) from the National Weather Service
- Temperature
- 58°F
- Dew point
- 50°F
- Wind
- From the S at 8 mph
- Visibility
- 10+ miles
- Lowest cloud ceiling
- 24,000 ft
- Pressure
- 30.16 inHg
- Flight category
- VFR (visual flight rules)
Observed 10/26/2026, 9:53 PM CDT at KMCI (MCI). Raw report: METAR KMCI 270253Z 17007KT 10SM FEW110 BKN240 14/10 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP210 T01440100 55001 $
MCI on-time arrivals by month
Share of scheduled arrivals that landed less than 15 minutes late. Canceled and diverted flights count as late.
August 2025 to August 2026. Only airlines that report to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics are included. Months with fewer than 30 flights are left out.
Airlines at MCI, August 2026
Departures by reporting airline
| Airline | Departures | Left on time | Canceled | Avg. delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines Co. (WN) | 1,983 | 71.6% | 0.4% | 18 min |
| Delta Air Lines Inc. (DL) | 777 | 84.4% | 1.5% | 16 min |
| United Air Lines Inc. (UA) | 441 | 77.6% | 1.1% | 25 min |
| American Airlines Inc. (AA) | 424 | 81.8% | 1.2% | 15 min |
| SkyWest Airlines Inc. (OO) | 319 | 72.4% | 3.1% | 33 min |
| Republic Airline (YX) | 123 | 76.4% | 4.9% | 24 min |
| Alaska Airlines Inc. (AS) | 111 | 85.6% | 0.0% | 11 min |
| Envoy Air (MQ) | 107 | 80.4% | 3.7% | 19 min |
| PSA Airlines Inc. (OH) | 61 | 63.9% | 13.1% | 64 min |
| Frontier Airlines Inc. (F9) | 60 | 66.7% | 0.0% | 19 min |
| Allegiant Air (G4) | 23 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Average delay is the total minutes late divided by all flights that operated, including flights that left early or on time. Fewer than 30 flights shows as Not reported.
Average fare from MCI
Domestic itineraries, Q2 2026
$480.29 compared with $445.26 nationwide, +13.3% from a year earlier.
Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 10% ticket sample. Compare airports
Airport facts
- FAA code
- MCI
- ICAO code
- KMCI
- City
- Kansas City, MO
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Platte
- Elevation
- 1,027 ft above sea level
- Certification
- Class I: scheduled and unscheduled large air carrier service
- Control tower
- Yes
- Ownership
- Public
- Coordinates
- 39.2976, -94.7139
Runways
- Runway 01L/19R10,801 ft × 150 ft · Concrete
- Runway 09/279,501 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt
- Runway 01R/19L9,500 ft × 150 ft · Concrete
FAA NASR data effective 09/03/2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is MCI airport delayed today?
- As of 10/26/2026, 10:14 PM CDT, the FAA reports no airport-wide delays, ground stops or closures at MCI. Individual flights can still be late, so check with your airline.
- What is the on-time rate at MCI?
- In August 2026, 71.1% of 4,428 scheduled arrivals at MCI landed less than 15 minutes late, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
- Which airlines fly from MCI?
- In August 2026, reporting airlines at MCI included Southwest Airlines Co, Delta Air Lines Inc, United Air Lines Inc, American Airlines Inc, SkyWest Airlines Inc, Republic Airline. Other airlines may also serve the airport.
- How long is the longest runway at MCI?
- The longest runway at Kansas City International is runway 01L/19R, 10,801 feet long, according to FAA records.
- What airports are near MCI?
- Nearby airports with airline service include Kansas City Downtown/Wheeler Field (MKC, 14 mi), Rosecrans Memorial (STJ, 34 mi), Topeka Regional (FOE, 56 mi), Manhattan Regional (MHK, 106 mi).
Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, FAA NASR, NOAA Aviation Weather Center, Bureau of Transportation Statistics