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Kansas City International charts & airport diagram

Kansas City International (MCI · KMCI) in Kansas City, MO publishes 49 FAA charts, including 22 instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS)). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map

All of Kansas City International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather
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Lowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.

What KMCI publishes

Airport diagram

The FAA airport diagram for Kansas City International — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.

Instrument approaches at KMCI

Kansas City International has 22 published instrument approaches of 3 types (ILS, RNAV (RNP) and RNAV (GPS)). 22 of them offer vertical guidance; ILS gives the lowest minimums.

Departures and arrivals

Kansas City International publishes 6 departure procedures (SIDs) — charted routes from the runway to the en route structure, assigned by ATC in the clearance. It also publishes 7 arrivals (STARs), the mirror image: charted routes from the en route structure down to where the approach begins. Each one is in the list at the foot of this page with its continuation pages.

Hot spots at KMCI

The FAA publishes 4 hot spots here but no shapes, so they are not drawn on the map. Brief the descriptions against the airport diagram.

  • HS 1 Twy E and Twy F intersection with Rwy 09–27. Immediately after crossing Twy C, both Twy E and Twy F cross Rwy 09–27.
  • HS 2 Twy C and Twy D intersection with Rwy 01R–19L. Immediately after crossing Twy E, both Twy C and Twy D cross Rwy 01R–19L.
  • HS 3 Risk of Surface Incident. Expect congestion on Twy B near the main terminal & Twys A8, A9, A10, A11, and A12. Expect congestion on taxi–lanes S, M, N. Do not enter terminal apron without approval.
  • HS 4 Wrong Rwy Departure Risk and Misalignment Risk. Do not confuse Twy A for Rwy 01L–19R.

Locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions — brief them against the diagram before taxi. Source: FAA Chart Supplement, reproduced verbatim on the 56-day cycle; the numbers match the circled HS markers on the diagram. Entries marked in magenta are wrong surface hot spots, where aircraft have lined up on or departed the wrong runway or taxiway.

Takeoff, alternate and surface information

  • Takeoff minimums are published for KMCI. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
All 49 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link

Airport documents 3

Approaches 22

Departures 6

Arrivals 17

Minimums 1

Frequently asked

Where can I get the KMCI airport diagram?

The FAA publishes the Kansas City International airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.

Does KMCI have an instrument approach?

Yes. Kansas City International has 22 published instrument approaches: ILS, RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS). At least one offers vertical guidance.

Are there hot spots at KMCI?

Yes. The FAA publishes 4 hot spots at Kansas City International — locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions. Each one's Chart Supplement description is on this page, numbered the way the airport diagram marks it.

What is the lowest approach at KMCI?

ILS to runway 01L is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Kansas City International. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.

Does KMCI have SIDs and STARs?

Kansas City International publishes 6 departure procedures (SIDs) and 7 arrivals (STARs). Both lists are on this page, each linked to the current FAA plate.

More about KMCI

Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.

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