Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (KMKC)
Medium airport · Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Airport data
| Name | Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMKC |
| IATA | MKC |
| Elevation | 759 ft (231 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°7'24" W 94°35'34" 39.12320, -94.59280 |
| Location | Kansas City, Missouri, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 6,827 ft (2081 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 04/22 | 5,050 ft (1539 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport at a glance
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport is a medium airport in Kansas City, Missouri, United States, known to airline systems as MKC. The field elevation of 759 ft (231 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMKC are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 01/19 — offers 6,827 ft (2081 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMKC shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City International Airport | KMCI | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Rosecrans Memorial Airport | KSTJ | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Philip Billard Municipal Airport | KTOP | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Topeka Regional Airport | KFOE | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Whiteman Air Force Base | KSZL | 100 km (54 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 759 ft field elevation of Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
What is the ICAO code of Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport is KMKC, and its IATA code is MKC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport above sea level?
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport sits at an elevation of 759 feet (231 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.1232, -94.5928 — in Kansas City, Missouri, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kansas City International Airport, about 22 km away.
Does KMKC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMKC appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport?
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 6,827 ft (2081 m) with a CON surface.