Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Kansas City International Airport is a useful marker of how regional airports evolve with their cities. Its new terminal gives Kansas City a more unified civic gateway, while the airport’s code and history preserve traces of its Mid-Continent past.

MCI’s code reflects the airport’s earlier Mid-Continent identity, even though many locals refer to the airport as KCI. The airport opened a new single terminal in 2023, replacing the older three-terminal layout.

Use the new terminal address and check parking guidance before arrival. For visitors interested in design, public art and terminal architecture are most accessible when flying through the airport or using public pre-security areas.