Passenger terminalConcourses A and B
1 Kansas City Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64153FAA rank #40 · Medium hub
MCIKansas City
Kansas City International
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
Ignore memories of MCI's old three-terminal horseshoes. The new airport is one modern terminal; the only real time penalty is the 20-minute economy-bus cycle or the rental-car shuttle.
Arrival planner
When should I be at MCI?
Enter the departure time shown on your ticket.
Recommended airport arrival—:—
Enter your departure time
We’ll work backward from the airport’s recommendation.
2 hours before departure
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
Security peakEarly mornings, Monday and Friday travel banks, Sunday evenings, and holidays
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Security
What you’re walking into
MCI's 2023 terminal consolidated passenger screening and both concourses under one roof. Allow the airport's full two-hour recommendation before departure.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● Yes
Global Entry● Yes
Mobile Passport● Yes
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Official parking
What it costs
Economy$9/dayBlue buses about every 20 minutes, 24/7
Surface Lot$20/dayWalk to terminal
Garage$28/dayCovered and terminal-adjacent
Valet$35/day
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Request the ride only after collecting bags and reaching the designated Arrivals curb. The app will provide the pickup door and zone.
The consolidated Rental Car Facility at 1 Nassau Circle is reached by free gray buses from the lower Arrivals commercial curb every 5–10 minutes.
MCI has one terminal with Concourses A and B connected after security by a central connector and moving walkways.
MCI cell-phone waiting lotFree; 45-minute maximum50 Bern St, Kansas City, MO 64153
The new free lot at 50 Bern Street opened in July 2026 with 167 spaces, restrooms, security features, and three EV chargers; maximum wait is 45 minutes.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
MCI has no hotel connected to the new terminal. Kansas City Airport Marriott sits on airport property but still requires its shuttle.
Inside or airport-connected
1 optionsKansas City Airport Marriott
On airport property at the former terminal complex; use the hotel's terminal shuttle
Hotel website ↗Park-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingTownePlace Suites Kansas City Airport
- Airport ride
- 24-hour shuttle about every 20 minutes; reservation required
- Parking
- Package may include one vehicle for up to 10 days
Fairfield Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm current schedule
- Parking
- Extended parking requires a hotel-and-parking package
Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary 24-hour airport transportation; follow reservation instructions
- Parking
- Parking is included only for the package dates
Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingAvailable in the garage, Surface Lot, Economy Lot C, valet, and the cell-phone lot.
SmokingSmoking is prohibited inside the terminal.
OvernightMCI operates around the clock, though checkpoint and concession hours follow flight activity.
Sources & freshness
Trust the facts. Check the source.
Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
MCI official homepage↗MCI official parking↗MCI getting to and from↗MCI terminal map↗MCI new cell-phone lot↗