KC Downtown Airport

Originally home to commercial aviation, Kansas City Downtown Airport now attracts a large number of corporate, charter and recreational flyers.

[KC Downtown Airport @FlyMKC]

Stop by @NBAA BACE Booth 453 and enter to win a flight bag and get some cool "swag". Find out how Kansas City Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) can help you fulfill your mission. https://t.co/9zMSXlS0ni #NBAA2024

[KC Downtown Airport @FlyMKC]

Eastbound I-70 bridge/Lewis & Clark Viaduct closed. For those coming in from the west to Downtown Airport use I-670 EB through south downtown loop, exit left to NB I-35/I-29, exit left to I-70 WB, exit at Broadway/169 north, turn right/north. After bridge exit left into airport.

[KCMetroKDOT @KansasCityKDOT]

🚧 Bridge Closure Alert 🚧
📍The EB I-70 Lewis & Clark Viaduct over the Kansas River in Kansas City, KS is closed for repairs.
➡️ Follow signed detours. See the detour map and details at: https://t.co/Cl459dtzFW
🗓️ Estimated reopening: End of 2024

[KC Downtown Airport @FlyMKC]

Citizens should not be concerned if they see fire and other activity at Downtown Airport in the next few days. It’s all about preparedness. @KCMOFireDept Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting division will host mutual aid training April 21-23 on a simulated aircraft. #ARFF

[KC Downtown Airport @FlyMKC]

View video of the demolition blast of the middle arch of the old Buck O’Neil Bridge as seen from the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) airfield. @MoDOT_KC

[KC Downtown Airport @FlyMKC]

Kansas City Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) supports nearly 2,800 jobs, resulting in $251 million in payroll and more than $625 million total economic impact to the Kansas City region. #KC #GenAv #BizAv

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[KC Downtown Airport @FlyMKC]

Attending @NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference in Ft. Worth?? Kansas City Wheeler Downtown Airport - MKC has some fun giveaways and a drawing for a Coach Charter Crossbody. Please stop by booth 1034 and say hello. #SDC2024

[KC Downtown Airport @FlyMKC]

Kansas City Wheeler Downtown Airport Master Plan Study Public Information Workshop Slated for February 21, 5-6:30 p.m. #bizav #genav

https://t.co/xFxACwzCok

[KC Downtown Airport @FlyMKC]

Melissa Cooper Day is coming to to the TWA Museum at 10 Richards Road February 7, 12 to 4 p.m! Melissa is Director of Aviation and was once Manager of Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC).

[MoDOT Kansas City @MoDOT_KC]

TRAFFIC SWITCH: Crews with the Buck O’Neil Bridge project will shift NB U.S. 169 traffic from the existing bridge to one of the newly constructed river bridges. This traffic switch is scheduled to take place between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Jan. 29. More info: https://t.co/zRGFRiW7gz

[KC Downtown Airport @FlyMKC]

Please see the article featuring our new Director of Aviation, Melissa Cooper. She once served as assistant manager and manager of Downtown Airport! #BizAv #GenAv

https://t.co/xmmjpUD4c8

[KC Downtown Airport @FlyMKC]

Check out this article about Redtail Academy at Downtown Airport in @thekctoday.

https://t.co/IG98uVf3gZ

[Kansas City @KansasCity]

Kansas City welcomes our first female Aviation Director, Melissa Cooper. With 17 years of experience with the department, Director Cooper will lead Aviation into the future. ✈️

Read more about her here: https://t.co/v5Q2bAWBcD

[KC Downtown Airport @FlyMKC]

Come visit us at NBAA BACE booth C10632 and learn how Kansas City Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) can fit your needs. AND, enter to win a Flight Outfitters Lift XL Flight Bag! #NBAA2023
https://t.co/X4fedfyNK5

[KC Downtown Airport @FlyMKC]

Kansas City Wheeler Downtown Airport Master Plan Public Information Workshop slated for June 20, 5-6:30pm. #KCNews #Bizav #Genav #Aviation

https://t.co/FFJ7z1Dibw

[KC Downtown Airport @FlyMKC]

During this Black History Month we recognize our departed friend, colleague, and hero Charles E. McGee. Here he is pictured with Mary Eisenhower, daughter of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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[KC Downtown Airport @FlyMKC]

The Kansas City Aviation Department is saddened that former Mayor Charles B. Wheeler has passed away. Kansas City Downtown Airport was rededicated as Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport on the airport’s 75th anniversary in August 2002. He will be missed, but his name lives on.

[Mayor Quinton Lucas @MayorLucasKC]

Mayor Charles B. Wheeler was a statesman all Kansas Citians, Missourians, and Americans could be proud of.

Since becoming mayor, I have been proud to call him a personal friend and a mentor.  He will be missed. -Q

[KC Downtown Airport @FlyMKC]

Visit us at @NBAA booth 1461 for a chance to win an @Apple Air Tag 4-pack, grab some cool swag and learn about Kansas City Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC)! #NBAA2022 #BizAv

[KC Downtown Airport @FlyMKC]

Check out 95-year old #video of Charles Lindbergh landing the Spirit of St. Louis in #KC August 17, 1927! People can't run onto the airfield these days! Henry Ford, and General Pershing possibly there, too. https://t.co/HBJgvr6mTJ

[KC Downtown Airport @FlyMKC]

On this day 95 years ago, Charles Lindbergh flew into Kansas City to dedicate now-called Kansas City Wheeler Downtown Airport. He praised #KC, saying the city had an opportunity to build one of the best airports in the country due to airport’s proximity to the business district.

[KC Downtown Airport @FlyMKC]

On this day 95 years ago, Charles Lindbergh flew into Kansas City to dedicate now-called Kansas City Wheeler Downtown Airport. He praised #KC, saying the city had an opportunity to build one of the best airports in the country due to airport’s proximity to the business district.

[KC Downtown Airport @FlyMKC]

We're excited we broke the 11,000 mark in operations in June 2022 with 11,608 takeoffs and landings! That's a 10.75% increase over last year’s total of 10,481 and 51% over 2020 figures. We thank all of the based and itinerant aircraft operators for using Downtown Airport! #KCNews