Airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC)
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport is a general aviation gateway located just north of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Situated close to the city center and the Missouri River, it provides convenient access to downtown districts such as the Power & Light District and nearby business and event areas.
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About Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport is a general aviation airport serving Kansas City, Missouri, located immediately north of downtown across the Missouri River. Opened in 1927 as Kansas City Municipal Airport and dedicated by Charles Lindbergh, it has long functioned as the city's close-in airport for private, corporate, and charter aviation.
The airport primarily serves general and corporate aviation and has no scheduled commercial airline service. It features two runways, the Charles E. McGee General Aviation Terminal, and two fixed-base operators, Signature Aviation and Atlantic Aviation, along with hangars, maintenance, fueling, and flight training facilities.
Located about two miles from the center of Kansas City, MKC offers one of the fastest road connections to downtown, with travel typically taking only a few minutes. The airport is bordered by the Missouri River and lies close to downtown districts, event venues, and the Power & Light District.
With a continuously operating control tower, general aviation terminal amenities, and proximity to the city center, MKC functions as a convenient gateway for business aviation, private flights, and regional general aviation activity in the Kansas City area.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport is a general aviation facility and does not have scheduled airline passenger terminals. Private and corporate travelers are served through the Charles E. McGee General Aviation Terminal and fixed-base operators such as Signature Aviation and Atlantic Aviation.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to downtown Kansas City hotels, business districts, event venues and locations across the Kansas City metro.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from MKC, corporate meetings, events or journeys around Kansas City.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport for independent travel around Kansas City and onward journeys to destinations in Missouri and Kansas.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, downtown venues, hotels and other destinations in the Kansas City area.
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