- MCI Airport Overview
Kansas City International Airport (MCI), located outside of Kansas City, Mo., had the nation’s first “drive-to-your-gate” terminals when it opened in 1972. But, what was innovative then is cumbersome now with today’s stricter security standards. The design of the Kansas City airport’s three circular terminals certainly minimizes the distance between the curb and the plane, but it also means that each cluster of two to four gates has its own security checkpoint. Security lines generally move quickly, but all concessions and restrooms are outside of the checkpoints. Kansas City airport MCI is served by 14 airlines, including low fare airlines Southwest and Midwest, offering numerous nonstop flights across the U.S. and to Toronto, Canada. Given its mid-continent location, Kansas City MCI airport is a two or three hour flight from most U.S. destinations – a true gateway to and from America’s heartland.
- Baggage Carts / Skycap
Baggage Carts and Skycaps are availabe in each terminal A, B, C.
- Baggage Claim
Baggage Claim carousels are located in each terminal A, B, C.
- Banking / ATM Services
ATMs are available at Kansas City International Airport.
- Business Services
Business Services are available in Terminals A and B.
- Emergency / Medical Services
Emergency Medical services are available in each MCI terminal.
Airport Police 816-243-5219
Emergency 816-243-5219
First Aid 816-243-5219
- Flight Information Monitors
Flight Information monitors are located throughout the terminals.
- Internet Access
Internet access is available in each terminal.
- Lost & Found
Lost and Found and Airport Information services are available in each terminal.
Information & Paging 816-243-5237
Lost and Found 816-243-5215
- Main Terminal / Concourses
Kansas City International Airport is currently using three terminals (A, B and C). Each serves several airlines and a large number of destinations.
Travelers should note that, though the information given below is believed to be correct at the time of writing, the airport’s improvement plan may require airlines to alter their boarding arrangements. Please also note that there are no restrooms behind the security checkpoints due to the airports terminal layout.
Terminal A:
Kansas City Airport’s Terminal A serves US Airways, US Airways Express, AirTran Airways, United Airlines, Air Canada, MidWest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. It contains Gates numbered 1-20.
Terminal B:
Kansas City Airport’s Terminal B serves Southwest Airlines and Delta / Delta Express. It contains gates numbered 26 to 60.
Terminal C:
Kansas City Airport’s Terminal C serves America / American West, Continental / Continental Connection, and Northwest / KLM. It (currently) has a section dedicated to the handling of international arrivals. It contains gates numbered 51 to 64.
- People With Special Needs / Persons With Disabilities
Curbside Assistance at Terminals:
* Call 816.243.5237 for assistance with disabled travelers.
* Wheelchair service is available from your airline.
* A separate assistant and driver are recommended when picking up or dropping off disabled travelers.
* Federal law prohibits curbside parking. Any vehicle parked or left unattended at terminal curbs will be ticketed and towed.
* Curbs are for immediate loading and unloading only.
Parking for Persons With Disabilities:
* All parking facilities offer 30 minutes free.
* All buses have wheelchair lifts.
* Maximum vehicle height:
* Garage A – 7’2”
* Garage B – 7’4”
* Garage C – 8’2”
* Over-height vehicles should use the Economy Parking Lot
Elevators:
* You can access all high-traffic areas of the airport – including ticketing and baggage claim – by elevators. Generally speaking, if you see an escalator, there is an elevator nearby.
Restrooms for Persons With Disabilities:
* All public restrooms and family restrooms are accessible and located throughout all terminals.
TTY (Text Teletype for the Hearing Impaired):
* Located throughout all terminals.
Visual Paging:
* Visual paging monitors are located throughout the terminals. The monitors provide taxi and security alert information, and public announcements are displayed by request.
Braille:
* Braille signage exists in most public areas for the sight-impaired.
- Restrooms
Restrooms are conveniently located throughout the terminals.
- Security
For the latest Transportation Security Administration travel tips and prohibited items list click to the http://www.tsa.gov/public/
Security at Kansas City International Airport is handled with a team approach. The safety and security of all patrons is the responsibility of the KCI Airport Police. This includes all roadways, parking lots and terminals. The security of airline passengers, their belongings and the aircraft is the responsibility of the Transportation Security Administration.
New security regulations affecting the screening of passengers and their baggage has been implemented to ensure and enhance the safety of the flying public. The Transportation Security Administration, the airlines and Kansas City Aviation Department have worked together to make the system as efficient as possible. Passengers should arrive at the airport at least one hour before the departure of their domestic flight. For international travel arrival two hours prior to check-in is advised. Carry-on baggage is limited to one bag, plus a personal item per passenger.
- Guest Services
Airport Guest Services, Airport Information and Travelers Assistance
Airport Information services are available in each terminal.
Administrative Offices 816-243-3000
Airport Police 816-243-5219
Customs 816-243-3676
Emergency 816-243-5219
Facilities 816-243-5208
First Aid 816-243-5219
General Aviation 816-243-6440
Immigration 816-891-7422
Information - Paging 816-243-5237
Lost and Found 816-243-5215
Parking 816-243-5870
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