KMKC Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) is a towered general-aviation airport in Kansas City, Missouri, at 759 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 01/19 (6,827 ft), 04/22 (5,050 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KMKC · FAA MKC · IATA MKC |
|---|---|
| Location | Kansas City, MO · 39.1232, -94.5928 |
| Elevation | 759 ft MSL (231 m) |
| Tower | 133.3 MHz (DOWNTOWN TWR) |
| ATIS | 120.75 MHz |
| FAA charts | 22 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KMKC METAR and TAF
METAR KMKC 010454Z 11007KT 10SM OVC060 17/14 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP219 T01670139| Wind | From 110° at 7 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Overcast 6,000 ft · ceiling 6,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 17°C (63°F) / 14°C (57°F) · spread 3°C |
| Altimeter | 30.19 inHg (1022 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP219: sea-level pressure 1021.9 hPa · T01670139: temperature 16.7°C, dew point 13.9°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (110° true at 7 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 01: tailwind 1 kt, crosswind 7 kt from the right
- RWY 19: headwind 1 kt, crosswind 7 kt from the left
- RWY 04: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 7 kt from the right
- RWY 22: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 7 kt from the left
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 31st at 23:20Z · valid 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KMKC 312320Z 0100/0124 09007KT P6SM OVC070 FM010900 09003KT P6SM BKN015 TEMPO 0113/0115 4SM -DZ BKN007 FM011800 14007KT P6SM BKN014- Initially · 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z: wind 090° at 7 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 7,000 ft
- From · 1st 09:00Z: wind 090° at 3 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 1,500 ft
- Temporarily · 1st 13Z – 1st 15Z: visibility 4 statute miles · light drizzle · broken 700 ft
- From · 1st 18:00Z: wind 140° at 7 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 1,400 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 / 19 | 6,827 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 04 / 22 | 5,050 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | APP/DEP | 119.0 |
| ATIS | 120.75 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 121.9 |
| Ground | 121.9 | |
| Radio (FSS) | COLUMBIA RDO | 122.6 |
| Tower | DOWNTOWN TWR | 133.3 |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KMKC before you fly.
FAA charts for KMKC — d-TPP 2611
22 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 7
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 6
Arrivals (STAR) 5
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
KMKC on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.