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KMKC

Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport
Kansas City, Missouri, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 05 NOVEMBER 2020

Location

FAA Identifier:	MKC
Lat/Long:	39-07-22.6000N 094-35-34.2000W 39-07.376667N 094-35.570000W 39.1229444,-94.5928333 (estimated)
Elevation:	756.8 ft. / 230.7 m (surveyed)
Variation:	01E (2020)
Time zone:	UTC -6 (UTC -5 during Daylight Saving Time)
Zip code:	64116

Airport Operations

Airport use:	Open to the public
Activation date:	04/1940
Control tower:	yes
ARTCC:	KANSAS CITY CENTER
FSS:	COLUMBIA FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility:	MKC (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance:	CONTINUOUS
Wind indicator:	lighted
Segmented circle:	no
Lights:	SS-SR
Beacon:	white-green (lighted land airport) Operates sunset to sunrise.
Fire and rescue:	ARFF index A
Airline operations:	ARPT CLSD TO ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS EXCP 24 HR PPR CALL AMGR (816) 289-2718. AIR CARRIER OPS NOT AUTHORIZED IN EXCESS OF 15 MINUTES BFR OR AFT SKED ARR OR DEP TIMES W/O PRIOR COORDINATION WITH AMGR CONFIRMING ARFF AVBL PRIOR TO LNDG OR TKOF.
International operations:	customs landing rights airport

Airport Communications

UNICOM:	122.95
ATIS:	120.75
WX ASOS:	PHONE 816-329-2843
DOWNTOWN GROUND:	121.9
DOWNTOWN TOWER:	133.3 233.7
KANSAS CITY APPROACH:	118.4
KANSAS CITY DEPARTURE:	118.4
CLEARANCE DELIVERY:	121.9
PRE-TAXI CLEARANCE:	121.9
WX ASOS at MCI (12 nm NW):	PHONE 816-329-2808
WX ASOS at LXT (14 nm SE):	124.175 (816-347-9807)
WX ASOS at OJC (18 nm S):	119.35 (913-780-6969)
WX AWOS-3 at GPH (18 nm NE):	120.275 (816-407-3399)

INTERFERENCE FROM FM RADIO STATION MAY AFFECT COMMUNICATIONS IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE ARPT.

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance		VOR name		Freq		Var
MCIr140/11.8		KANSAS CITY VORTAC		113.25		05E
ANXr267/21.7		NAPOLEON VORTAC		114.00		07E

Airport Services

Fuel available:	100LL JET-A 100LL SELF SVC AVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD ONLY ON WEST SIDE NEAR GA TERMINAL.
Parking:	hangars and tiedowns
Airframe service:	MAJOR
Powerplant service:	MAJOR
Bottled oxygen:	HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen:	HIGH/LOW

Runway Information

Runway 1/19

Dimensions:

6827 x 150 ft. / 2081 x 46 m

Surface:

concrete/grooved, in excellent condition

Weight bearing capacity:

PCN 67 /R/B/W/T
Single wheel:	86.0
Double wheel:	171.0
Double tandem:	342.0

Runway edge lights:

high intensity

RUNWAY 1

RUNWAY 19

Latitude:

39-06.881313N

39-07.978363N

Longitude:

094-35.720838W

094-35.403782W

Elevation:

748.5 ft.

756.8 ft.

Traffic pattern:

left

Runway heading:

012 magnetic, 013 true

192 magnetic, 193 true

Displaced threshold:

299 ft.

302 ft.

Declared distances:

TORA:6827 TODA:6827 ASDA:6827 LDA:6527

TORA:6827 TODA:6827 ASDA:6827 LDA:6525

Markings:

nonprecision, in good condition

precision, in good condition

Visual slope indicator:

4-box VASI on left (3.70 degrees glide path)

4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)

RVR equipment:

rollout

touchdown

Approach lights:

MALSF: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with sequenced flashers
RY19 MALSF AUGMENTED WITH RAIL.

Runway end identifier lights:

yes

Touchdown point:

yes, no lights

Instrument approach:

ILS/DME

Obstructions:

38 ft. tree, 747 ft. from runway, 571 ft. right of centerline, 20:1 slope to clear

20 ft. road, 700 ft. from runway, 150 ft. left of centerline, 25:1 slope to clear
ROAD & FENCE 0-200' FM THR.

Runway 3/21

Dimensions:

5050 x 100 ft. / 1539 x 30 m

Surface:

asphalt/grooved, in excellent condition

Weight bearing capacity:

PCN 74 /F/C/W/T
Single wheel:	48.0
Double wheel:	73.0
Double tandem:	136.0

Runway edge lights:

high intensity

RUNWAY 3

RUNWAY 21

Latitude:

39-06.977698N

39-07.629332N

Longitude:

094-35.910790W

094-35.247030W

Elevation:

742.7 ft.

743.2 ft.

Traffic pattern:

left

Runway heading:

037 magnetic, 038 true

217 magnetic, 218 true

Displaced threshold:

500 ft.

699 ft.

Declared distances:

TORA:5050 TODA:5050 ASDA:4770 LDA:4270

TORA:5050 TODA:5050 ASDA:5050 LDA:4351

Markings:

precision, in good condition

nonprecision, in good condition

Visual slope indicator:

4-box VASI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)

4-box VASI on left (3.30 degrees glide path)
UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS LEFT OF COURSE.

RVR equipment:

touchdown

rollout

Runway end identifier lights:

yes

Touchdown point:

yes, no lights

Instrument approach:

ILS/DME

Obstructions:

20 ft. berm, lighted, 450 ft. from runway, 125 ft. left of centerline, 12:1 slope to clear
APCH RATIO AT DSPLCD THR 47:1.

37 ft. rr, lighted, 225 ft. from runway, 100 ft. left of centerline
ROAD & RR 0-200' FM THR.

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership:	Publicly-owned
Owner:	CITY OF KANSAS CITY 414 E. 12TH ST KANSAS CITY, MO 64106 Phone 816-513-3600
Manager:	MELISSA COOPER, A.A.E. 900 RICHARDS ROAD KANSAS CITY, MO 64116 Phone (816) 859-7610

Airport Operational Statistics

Aircraft based on the field:		169
Single engine airplanes:		78
Multi engine airplanes:		21
Jet airplanes:		65
Helicopters:		5

Aircraft operations: avg 267/day *
41%	transient general aviation
41%	local general aviation
16%	air taxi
1%	military
<1%	commercial
* for 12-month period ending 30 September 2019

Additional Remarks

E60-01	ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSYTEM (EMAS) 263 FT IN LENGTH BY 170 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT THE DER 01.
E60-19	ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSYTEM (EMAS) 287 FT IN LENGTH BY 170 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT THE DER 19.
-	FLOCKS OF PIGEONS INVOF DEP EOR 03.
-	RY 03/21 VFR E TFC PAT: DEPARTING RY 03 RIGHT TFC ATTAIN TFC PAT ALT PRIOR TO TURNING CROSSWIND. LDG RY 21 MAINTAIN TFC PAT ALT UNTIL PASSING N OF MISSOURI RIVER.
-	ATCT HAS LIMITED VISIBILITY OF T-HANGAR APRONS N TWY D AND W TWY L .
-	WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.

Instrument Procedures

NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.

NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use from 05 November 2020 at 0901Z to 03 December 2020 at 0900z.

STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals
BRAYMER SIX		2 pages: [1] [2] (463KB)
JHAWK SIX		2 pages: [1] [2] (306KB)
TYGER SIX		2 pages: [1] [2] (296KB)
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC RWY 03		download (357KB)
ILS OR LOC RWY 19		download (309KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 03		download (261KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 19		download (275KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 21		download (280KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply		download (139KB)
Departure Procedures
CHIEF SEVEN		download (212KB)
LAKES THREE		2 pages: [1] [2] (346KB)
RACER SEVEN		download (256KB)
ROYAL NINE		download (268KB)
TIFTO SIX		download (193KB)
WILDCAT FIVE		download (232KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply		download (344KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

KMCI - Kansas City International Airport (12 nm NW)
KLXT - Lee's Summit Municipal Airport (14 nm SE)
KOJC - Johnson County Executive Airport (18 nm S)
KGPH - Midwest National Air Center Airport (18 nm NE)
3GV - East Kansas City Airport (19 nm E)

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Sunrise and sunset

Times for 01-Dec-2020

	Local (UTC-6)	Zulu (UTC)
Morning civil twilight	06:51	12:51
Sunrise	07:21	13:21
Sunset	16:55	22:55
Evening civil twilight	17:25	23:25

Current date and time

Zulu (UTC)	01-Dec-2020 10:16:20
Local (UTC-6)	01-Dec-2020 04:16:20

METAR

KMKC	010954Z 07005KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP197 T10501083
KMCI 12nm NW	010953Z 14006KT 10SM CLR M06/M10 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP191 T10611100
KLXT 14nm SE	010953Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP202 T10441083
KOJC 18nm S	010953Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR M06/M10 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP192 T10561100 $
KGPH 18nm NE	010955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M10/M10 A3012 RMK AO2

TAF

KMKC	010520Z 0106/0206 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM010800 14007KT P6SM SKC
KMCI 12nm NW	010520Z 0106/0206 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM010800 14008KT P6SM SKC

NOTAMs

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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

Business Name

Contact

Services / Description

Fuel Prices

Comments

ASRI 129.10
816-949-8900
[web site]
[email]

Touch the ground in the heart of Kansas City and enjoy a harmonious balance of affordable luxury and personalized services few others will experience. Here you'll discover unrelenting attention to safety and efficiency, ongoing technological innovation, relaxing lounges and even workout facilities where you can rest the mind and exercise the body. Atlantic Aviation represents the higher standard and a new approach for both pilots and passengers.

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	Jet A
FS		$5.49
Updated 30-Nov-2020

6 read write

City of Kansas City

816-859-7600
816-289-2718
[web site]
[email]

Airport management, Aviation fuel, Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Hangar leasing / sales, Passenger terminal and lounge, Pilots lounge / snooze room, ...

More info about City of Kansas City


	100LL
SS		$3.14
GUARANTEED

5 read write

Signature Flight Support

816-842-8484
[web site]
[email]

Aviation fuel, Oxygen service, Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Hangars, Passenger terminal and lounge, Aerial tours / aerial sightseeing, Aircraft charters, ...

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independent
	100LL		Jet A
FS		$5.90		$5.29
Updated 26-Nov-2020

3 read write

Alternatives at nearby airports
IMPORTANT: Note that the FBOs below are NOT at KMKC but at other nearby airports. Do not expect services from these FBOs to be available at KMKC.

Located at KIXD

UNICOM 122.95
913-768-1500
[web site]
[email]

At KIXD (New Century AirCenter Airport), 22 miles SW

***NO RAMP FEES***
Kansas City's Premier FBO located at KIXD New Century AirCenter.

-Daily Fuel Specials
-Complete Concierge Service
-Easy Access to All Major Kansas City HWYs
-Nearby Hotel Discounts
-Modern Pilot and Passenger Lounges
-Fresh Warm Cookies
-Kansas City Famous BBQ, Beer and Coffee Available!

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Located at KIXD

100LL

Jet A

$4.85

$4.15

$4.50

---

GUARANTEED

MEMBER
PRICING

$4.55

$3.95

11 read write

Located at KLXT

UNICOM 122.80
816-969-1186
816-969-1180
[web site]
[email]

At KLXT (Lee's Summit Municipal Airport), 14 miles SE

The New Gateway to Kansas City

The Lee's Summit Airport now offers a 5,501 ft. grooved runway along with a full service FBO that now serves the Greater Kansas City area. The Lee's Summit Airport is only minutes away form locations South of Downtown including Arrowhead Stadium, Kaufman Stadium, and the Plaza shopping area. Additionally, Lee's Summit is minutes away from locations in Independence and Overland Park.

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Located at KLXT

	100LL		Jet A		Mogas
FS		$4.77		$4.68		---
PS		---		---		$3.60
SS		$3.87		---		$2.70
GUARANTEED

7 read write

FS=Full service
PS=Pump service
SS=Self service

Aviation Businesses, Services, and Facilities

Business Name

Contact

Services / Description

Distance

Comments

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[email]

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