--- iata: MCI name: Kansas City International Airport city: Kansas City country: United States lastUpdated: '2026-09-03' officialWebsite: 'https://flykc.com/' sources: - 'https://flykc.com/' - 'https://flykc.com/getting-to-and-from' - 'https://flykc.com/parking' - 'https://flykc.com/lounges-and-meeting-rooms' - 'https://flykc.com/shops-and-dining' - 'https://flykc.com/security' - 'https://escapelounges.com/us/airport-lounges/kansas-city/' - 'https://www.delta.com/us/en/delta-sky-club/locations' - 'https://missouri.uso.org/kansascity' - 'https://ridekc.org/' - 'https://ridekc.org/fares-passes/' - 'https://ridekc.org/getting-around/routes-in-service/229-boardwalk-kci/' - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City_International_Airport' - >- https://www.reddit.com/r/PriorityPass/comments/1q6mfpx/kansas_city_mci_escape_lounge_review/ - 'https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/kansas-city-airport-guide.htm' - 'https://www.globalairportparking.com/blog/mci-airport-guide/' - 'https://www.oag.com/nam-on-time-performance-data' quickFacts: - >- Single modern terminal (opened Feb 2023) with Concourses A (shorter, ~13 gates) and B (longer, ~27 gates) connected by moving walkways - >- Southwest is the dominant carrier (~48% share); also major Delta, American, United presence plus Allegiant, Frontier, Alaska - Record ~12.1M passengers in 2024; ~11.5M in 2025 - >- One main security checkpoint serving all gates; CLEAR and TSA PreCheck available - >- Strong local KC food focus including City Market Food Hall with BBQ, Brazilian, Chinese, and brewery options - >- RideKC Route 229 to downtown is $2 one-way (fares resumed June 1, 2026; $4 day cap); Economy parking $9/day with free shuttle bentoTips: - label: Timing title: Arrive 90-120 min early for domestic detail: >- New terminal is compact so curb-to-gate is often under 20 min off-peak, but factor bag drop and the walk to far B gates. summary: >- Security averages 10-25 min overall and under 10 with PreCheck; peak banks (early morning Southwest waves and late afternoon) push it higher. category: timing - label: Terminal title: Use moving walkways for Concourse B detail: >- Departures/check-in and security are on Level 2; arrivals/baggage on Level 1—no inter-terminal trains needed. summary: >- Concourse A is closest to security; B requires a longer walk or walkways—farthest gates take ~7-10 min from check-in. category: terminal - label: Food title: Hit City Market Food Hall in B atrium detail: >- Pre-security options are limited (Dunkin’ upstairs, grab-and-go downstairs); 24-hr &Go exists airside near B gates. summary: >- Best concentration of local spots (Taste of Brazil, Pigwich, Boulevard Beer Hall, Bo Lings, Buffalo State Pizza) right after security toward B. category: food - label: Status title: Check FlyKC app or site for live gates/parking detail: >- New terminal has improved resilience vs old multi-terminal setup, but still mid-tier US performance. summary: >- On-time performance hovers ~75-78%; weather and hub connections can cascade delays—monitor your airline app plus flykc.com. category: status lounges: - name: Escape Lounge hours: '04:30-21:00 daily' access: - Priority Pass (pre-book recommended) - Amex Platinum - Delta SkyMiles Reserve (on Delta flight) - Day pass/walk-up ~$45-55 bestFor: - Priority Pass holders - Work or relax before flight - Local food taste summary: >- Consistently praised on Reddit/FlyerTalk-style forums as one of the better US Priority Pass lounges—clean, good hot food, full bar, rarely crowded; 3-hour limit before departure. verdict: worth-it terminal: Concourse A amenities: - Hot/cold chef-prepared food - Full bar (complimentary soft/alcohol) - Fast Wi-Fi - Charging - Print/scan - Family-friendly (under 3 free) - name: Delta Sky Club hours: 'Sun-Fri 04:15-19:15 approx; Sat shorter (confirm Delta app)' access: - Delta Sky Club membership - Delta One/premium cabin - eligible Delta Medallion + card (e.g. Reserve) - Amex Platinum (subject to rules/space) bestFor: - Delta flyers - Outdoor decks - Longer Delta layovers summary: >- Solid modern Sky Club with outdoor decks above the City Market area; only airline lounge—access strictly requires same-day Delta itinerary. verdict: worth-it terminal: Concourse B amenities: - Hot/cold food - Premium bar - Two all-weather Sky Decks - Wi-Fi - Showers (check current) - Flight assistance - name: USO Lounge hours: '09:00-18:00 daily (volunteer-dependent)' access: - Active/reserve/National Guard military + dependents (ID required) bestFor: - Military travelers summary: >- Landside near Baggage Claim #5; free quiet space for eligible service members—standard solid USO offering. verdict: worth-it terminal: Main Terminal (Arrivals) amenities: - Snacks - Wi-Fi - Relaxation space - Family-friendly waterOptions: - kind: refill name: Bottle refill stations / water fountains zone: airside summary: >- Standard modern refill stations available near restrooms and gates—bring an empty bottle through security for free filtered water. location: Throughout terminal near restrooms and gate areas (airside post-security) terminal: Both concourses isBestValue: true isBestQuality: true - kind: purchase name: '&Go (Amazon Just Walk Out)' zone: airside price: ~$3-4 for 500ml bottle (typical airport pricing) summary: >- Convenient 24-hour grab-and-go for bottled water and snacks when refill stations are busy or you need sealed water. location: Post-security near Gate 64 / B gates area terminal: Concourse B - kind: purchase name: Dunkin' or City Market Coffee spots zone: airside price: ~$3-4.50 for bottled water or larger summary: >- Easy purchase alongside coffee; slightly pricier but ubiquitous near gates. location: >- Dunkin’ Concourse A South near A14-A16; coffee roasters in B atrium/City Market terminal: Concourse A / B - kind: free name: Request tap water from food vendors zone: airside summary: >- Most food outlets will fill a bottle or give a cup of tap water free if asked politely—backup if stations are occupied. location: >- Any restaurant or bar in City Market Food Hall or gate areas (e.g. next to Taste of Brazil or Boulevard) terminal: Both airportistScore: 7.6 slug: mci region: North America --- > Markdown for [/airports/mci](/airports/mci). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/mci) - [Lounge directory](/airports/mci/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Kansas City International Airport (MCI) Kansas City, United States · North America Modern single-terminal MCI delivers efficient navigation, excellent local food, and a top-tier Priority Pass lounge, trading off mid-pack on-time stats and limited long-haul options. ## Airportist Score **7.6 / 10** - Comfort: 7.8 - Navigation: 8.2 - Food: 8.0 - Transport: 7.5 - Disruption resilience: 6.5 ## At a glance - Passengers: 11.5-12.1M - Terminals: 1 terminal with 2 concourses (A/B) - Typical security: 15 min - On-time: 76% - Disruption: normal ## Best for - Efficient domestic connections and Southwest-heavy travel - Local Kansas City food and brewery experience airside - Priority Pass / Escape Lounge users seeking value - Budget ground transport via free bus or cheap Economy parking ## Watch out for - Longer walks to far Concourse B gates without using walkways - Security peaks during early Southwest banks and holidays - Limited pre-security dining and no major non-Delta airline lounges - On-time performance around 75-78% with weather sensitivity ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/mci/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/mci/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/mci/amenities.md) - [Traveler tips](/airports/mci/tips.md) - [Water](/airports/mci/water.md) - [Full guide](/airports/mci/guide.md) - [Disruptions](/airports/mci/disruptions.md) - [Reviews](/airports/mci/reviews.md)