Kansas City Downtown Airport - Wheeler Field - MKC

06/11/2026

We have been fielding inquiries about the TFR that is over the airport and if it will have any impacts on flights operating from MKC.

The Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) only applies to Unmanned Aerial Systems, also known as drones, and does not apply to manned aircraft. Here is the link to the Federal Aviation Administration TFR map page

https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_6_4162

06/09/2026

Out of an abundance of caution, we will close the airport Saturday, June 13th from 2100-2115 due to a fireworks display being held from Kaw Point. Please keep an eye on NOTAMs for the latest updates. Credit to AI for the fireworks “photo”.

05/29/2026

🛫!!! Attention All Pilots !!! 🛬

If you have not heard, the World Cup is coming to Kansas City. It is anticipated that a large number of aircraft will operate at all airports in the region. The Federal Aviation Administration has put together a very helpful information packet to give some clarity to pilots on what to expect during this event. Scan the attached QR code to be directed to the information packet.

05/27/2026

Northbound 169 is now open north of the airport! Access to 169 is from the round-a-bout at the southeast end of the airport.

TRAFFIC ALERT: CLAY COUNTY – Northbound U.S. 169 will open to traffic in a new head-to-head traffic pattern across the southbound U.S. 169 Viaduct Bridge, beginning at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, May 27. The new traffic pattern will begin just past the Kansas City Downtown Airport - Wheeler Field and end just north of the viaduct bridges near Briarcliff Parkway and MO Route 9. Details: https://www.modot.org/node/89794
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Kansas City Downtown Airport - Wheeler Field - MKC

05/18/2026

Happy Monday! Go whole ‘hawg with everything that you do!

05/18/2026

Possible severe weather for Monday - heavy rain, strong winds, large hail, and tornados are possible. All of our friends west of MKC around Wichita, Manhattan, and Salina need to be weather aware. https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day2otlk.html

05/16/2026

TFRs coming to the Kansas City area on Monday, May 18th.

Pilots using the Kansas City Downtown Airport will be required to obtain a squawk code, be in contact with Air Traffic Control (ATC), and can not loiter in this area. Touch-and-goes are permitted with a western traffic pattern. Please keep an eye on NOTAMs and the FAA TFR map page for updates https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=map

05/11/2026

❄️Our new snowblower has arrived! This new snowblower will allow us to be more efficient and faster with removing snow from the runways and taxiways.❄️ Our outstanding mechanics were able to keep our old, 1960’s snowblower running for longer than its expected life, but parts are no longer available for repair. Our snow removal crews and mechanics will spend the next few months (after World Cup) training on how to operate and repair the new snowblower so they will be proficient once winter arrives. Thank you to everyone who made this purchase possible!

05/08/2026

It is with a heavy heart to report the passing of Jerry Mott. Jerry touched many people’s lives during his 47 career at the Downtown Airport.

04/22/2026

Good training happening at the Kansas City Downtown Airport!