Kansas City Downtown/Wheeler Field charts & airport diagram

Kansas City Downtown/Wheeler Field (MKC · KMKC) in Kansas City, MO publishes 23 FAA charts, including 7 instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV (GPS)). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map

All of Kansas City Downtown/Wheeler Field — 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 KMKC publishes

Airport diagram

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

Instrument approaches at KMKC

Kansas City Downtown/Wheeler Field has 7 published instrument approaches of 2 types (ILS and RNAV (GPS)). 7 of them offer vertical guidance; ILS gives the lowest minimums.

Departures and arrivals

Kansas City Downtown/Wheeler Field publishes 6 departure procedures (SIDs) — charted routes from the runway to the en route structure, assigned by ATC in the clearance. It also publishes 3 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 KMKC

The FAA publishes 3 hot spots here but no shapes, so they are not drawn on the map. Brief the descriptions against the airport diagram.

HS 1 On Twy G, holding posn markings for Rwy 04–22 are unusual due to the angle that Twy G intersects with Rwy 04–22.
HS 2 Acft taxiing southbound on Twy L to Rwy 04 or Rwy 01, continue straight across Twy D on Twy L. Northbound traffic on Twy F and Twy D, ensure to turn left on Twy L to avoid entering Rwy 01–19.
HS 3 Taxi routes to Rwy 01 from the W side of the afld cros Rwy 04. Insure you hold short of Rwy 04 until you are given a clnc to cros.

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.

Takeoff, alternate and surface information

Takeoff minimums are published for KMKC. 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.
Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file KMKC as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.

All 23 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link

Airport documents 3

Approaches 7

Departures 6

Arrivals 5

Minimums 2

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MIN ALTERNATE MINIMUMS ↗

Frequently asked

Where can I get the KMKC airport diagram?

The FAA publishes the Kansas City Downtown/Wheeler Field 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 KMKC have an instrument approach?

Yes. Kansas City Downtown/Wheeler Field has 7 published instrument approaches: ILS, RNAV (GPS). At least one offers vertical guidance.

Are there hot spots at KMKC?

Yes. The FAA publishes 3 hot spots at Kansas City Downtown/Wheeler Field — 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 KMKC?

ILS to runway 19 is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Kansas City Downtown/Wheeler Field. 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 KMKC have SIDs and STARs?

Kansas City Downtown/Wheeler Field publishes 6 departure procedures (SIDs) and 3 arrivals (STARs). Both lists are on this page, each linked to the current FAA plate.

More about KMKC

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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