Kansas City International Airport (KMCI) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City, MO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Kansas City International Airport (KMCI) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Kansas City, MO at 1,026 ft. KMCI reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS) — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (01L, 01R, 09, 19L) — longest 10,801 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KMCI in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 20,000 ft, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMCI 290353Z 00000KT 10SM FEW200 28/24 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP112 T02780239
What changed at KMCI?
Since the 0253Z (9:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0253Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KMCI
KMCI is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,850 ft (field elevation 1,026 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service — the live broadcast.
MCI ATIS INFO O 0353Z. 00000KT 10SM FEW200 28/24 A2990 (TWO NINER NINER ZERO). ARRIVALS EXPECT VISUAL APCH RWY 19L, 19R. SIMUL APPROACHES IN USE. NOTICE TO AIRMEN. USE CAUTION, TAXIWAY AND RAMP CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS. RY 19R PAPI OTS, FREQ 118.9 OTS. TWY D BTN TWY J AND TWY C 9 CLSD TO AIRCRAFT WITH WINGSPAN GREATER THAN 118 FEET. TWY K WEST OF TWY E CLSD. TWY F BTN TWY D AND TWY E 5 CLSD. MIGRATORY WATERFOWL IN THE KANSAS CITY AREA. HAZD WX INFO FOR MIDWEST AVBL ON FSS. RAMP CONTROL OPEN FREQ NORTH 128.975 SOUTH 130.825. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO O.
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KMCI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01L | 10,801 ft | CON | — | — |
| 01R | 9,500 ft | CON | — | — |
| 09 | 9,501 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 19L | 9,500 ft | CON | — | — |
| 19R | 10,801 ft | CON | — | — |
| 27 | 9,501 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMCI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City, MO: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KMCI is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KMCI
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MCI UA /OV MCI190020/TM 2352/FL120/TP B737/TB LGT 120-160/RM DURC ZKC/FDC/CW
MCI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MCI190020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2352Reported at 23:52 UTC.FL120Altitude: 12,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT 120-160Turbulence: light 12,000–16,000 ft.RM DURC ZKC/FDC/CWRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMCI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMCI reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 19L/19R
- 48%
- 09
- 24%
- 01L/01R
- 21%
- 27
- 7%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KMCI 282320Z 2900/2924 VRB05KT P6SM BKN100 FM291400 11009KT P6SM SCT050 BKN250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KMCI
- IATA
- MCI
- FAA LID
- MCI
- City
- Kansas City
- State
- Missouri
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,026 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.3017, -94.7139
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 10,801 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 126.625 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 38m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Sunchasers Model Airplane Club - Church of Liberty — Liberty, MO · 8 mi
- Kansas City Flying Circuits 1 — Kansas City, MO · 11 mi
- The Sometimers RC Club - Riverfront Community Center — Leavenworth, KS · 11 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMCI reported VFR conditions during about 82.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 275 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.7 kt, calm 3.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72.5 | 14.1 | 6.8 | 6.6 |
| Feb | 77.3 | 13.4 | 5.2 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 75.5 | 15.8 | 5.8 | 3.0 |
| Apr | 81.5 | 12.1 | 4.5 | 1.9 |
| May | 83.3 | 11.3 | 3.9 | 1.5 |
| Jun | 92.9 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Jul | 92.4 | 4.8 | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| Aug | 91.3 | 5.5 | 2.4 | 0.9 |
| Sep | 88.5 | 6.8 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
| Oct | 84.0 | 10.4 | 3.6 | 2.0 |
| Nov | 81.7 | 11.5 | 4.4 | 2.4 |
| Dec | 69.8 | 17.2 | 7.2 | 5.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.0 kt |
| Feb | 9.4 kt |
| Mar | 10.3 kt |
| Apr | 10.3 kt |
| May | 8.5 kt |
| Jun | 8.3 kt |
| Jul | 7.1 kt |
| Aug | 7.1 kt |
| Sep | 7.5 kt |
| Oct | 8.7 kt |
| Nov | 9.3 kt |
| Dec | 8.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMCI airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City, MO shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KMCI weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMCI?+
KMCI has 6 runways — 01L, 01R, 09, 19L, 19R, 27; the longest is 10,801 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMCI report its own weather?+
Yes — Kansas City International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMCI have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMCI broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes — KMCI publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KMCI airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Kansas City International Airport (KMCI) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Kansas City International Airport (KMCI)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Kansas City International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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