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Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport Tickets

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Kansas City GA Airport, Pa

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About Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) is Kansas City’s public-use general aviation facility owned by the Kansas City Aviation Department. Located just a short drive from downtown, MKC serves as a busy aviation hub with a focus on general aviation, flight training, and occasional aviation events. Whether you’re flying in for a visit to the TWA Museum, the National Airline History Museum, or simply using MKC for a quick hop, we’ve got you covered with practical parking, transportation tips, and nearby lodging and dining options to make your trip easy and seamless.

Booking tips: While MKC is not a commercial passenger airport, its facilities support a robust GA community, with modern runways and ample transient parking. If you’re planning an event or a day at the airport, secure your plans ahead of time and review on-site parking and access details below.

Directions to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, 900 NW Richards Rd, Kansas City, MO 64116, are straightforward by car or rideshare. For longer stays, explore nearby downtown Kansas City hotels and dining options, many of which offer affiliate programs and exclusive booking links. If you’re visiting area museums like the TWA Museum or the National Airline History Museum, you’ll find MKC a convenient base for aviation enthusiasts and travelers alike.

  • Runways: 1/19 (6,827 ft, concrete) and 3/21 (5,050 ft, asphalt)
  • Aircraft operations and based aircraft: up to ~700 operations per day; 176 based aircraft (2022 data)
  • Parking: Six transient/tie-down spots at the GA terminal; public surface parking around the field (approx. 350 spaces)
  • Transit: Short drive from downtown Kansas City; primary access by car or rideshare; limited fixed-route transit directly to MKC
  • Nearby hotels: Kansas City Marriott Downtown, Holiday Inn Downtown Kansas City, Hotel Phillips
  • Notable venues: National Airline History Museum, TWA Museum; Aviation Expo events often hosted here

If you’re planning a visit around an Aviation Expo or a museum day, we’ll help you find the right parking options, convenient transport, and nearby dining. We’ve got you covered with trusted hotel partners and local eateries to make your trip easy and enjoyable.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 900 NW Richards Rd, Kansas City, MO 64116
  • Venue type: Public-use general aviation airport owned by the Kansas City Aviation Department (not a stadium or concert venue).
  • Runways: 1/19 is 6,827 ft (concrete); 3/21 is 5,050 ft (asphalt).
  • Capacity: on a 695-acre site; can accommodate up to about 700 aircraft operations per day; 176 based aircraft (2022 data).
  • Parking: Six first-come, first-served transient/tie-down parking spots at the GA terminal; public surface parking around the field available (approx. 350 spaces shown by third-party sources).
  • Transit: Located a short drive from downtown Kansas City (roughly five minutes); primary access is by car or rideshare; limited fixed public transit direct to MKC.
  • Nearby hotels: Examples within a short drive include Kansas City Marriott Downtown, Holiday Inn Kansas City Downtown (via booking/expedia listings), and Hotel Phillips/Downtown options.
  • Notable events hosted: Aviation Expo (Air Show) most years; home to the National Airline History Museum and the TWA Museum.