Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (KMKC) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport in Kansas City, MO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (KMKC) is a regional airport serving Kansas City, MO at 759 ft. KMKC reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01, 04, 19, 22) — longest 6,827 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 KMKC in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (83°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMKC 290354Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/26 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP108 T02830261
What changed at KMKC?
Since the 0254Z (9:54 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0254Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KMKC
KMKC is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,600 ft (field elevation 759 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KMKC. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 6,827 ft | CON | — | — |
| 04 | 5,050 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 19 | 6,827 ft | CON | — | — |
| 22 | 5,050 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 6→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMKC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Charles B. Wheeler Downtown 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 KMKC 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 KMKC
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.Show raw report
SGF UA /OV KFSK-SGF /TM 2300 /FL055 /TP AA1 /TB NEG BLO 055 /RM DURC
SGF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KFSK-SGFLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2300Reported at 23:00 UTC.FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.TP AA1Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG BLO 055Turbulence: none reported blo 055.RM DURCRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMKC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMKC reported mostly VFR across 28 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt, the lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 19
- 39%
- 04
- 24%
- 22
- 20%
- 01
- 17%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KMKC 282320Z 2900/2924 VRB04KT P6SM BKN100 FM291700 11007KT P6SM SCT050 BKN250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMKC
- IATA
- MKC
- FAA LID
- MKC
- City
- Kansas City
- State
- Missouri
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 759 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.1232, -94.5928
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,827 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 120.75 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 36m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 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.
- Kansas City Flying Circuits 1 — Kansas City, MO · 4 mi
- KC Northern Knights MAC - Hodge Park — Kansas City, MO · 11 mi
- Sunchasers Model Airplane Club - Church of Liberty — Liberty, MO · 13 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMKC reported VFR conditions during about 82.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 280 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.9 kt, calm 12.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73.1 | 16.3 | 7.7 | 2.9 |
| Feb | 78.1 | 14.5 | 5.4 | 2.0 |
| Mar | 76.9 | 17.3 | 4.7 | 1.1 |
| Apr | 82.8 | 13.0 | 3.6 | 0.6 |
| May | 84.5 | 11.7 | 3.3 | 0.5 |
| Jun | 92.7 | 5.9 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 93.0 | 5.3 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Aug | 91.6 | 6.4 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 89.4 | 7.3 | 2.6 | 0.7 |
| Oct | 85.1 | 10.6 | 3.6 | 0.6 |
| Nov | 82.6 | 12.8 | 3.6 | 0.9 |
| Dec | 70.8 | 19.6 | 7.1 | 2.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.0 kt |
| Feb | 7.3 kt |
| Mar | 8.1 kt |
| Apr | 8.2 kt |
| May | 6.8 kt |
| Jun | 7.1 kt |
| Jul | 6.3 kt |
| Aug | 6.0 kt |
| Sep | 5.8 kt |
| Oct | 6.4 kt |
| Nov | 6.8 kt |
| Dec | 6.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMKC airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport in Kansas City, MO shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KMKC weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMKC?+
KMKC has 4 runways — 01, 04, 19, 22; the longest is 6,827 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMKC report its own weather?+
Yes — Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMKC have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMKC broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMKC does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMKC from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMKC airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (KMKC) 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 Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (KMKC)
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 Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
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