Flying in Kansas City, MO
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Kansas City — the nearest is Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (KMKC), about 2 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 45m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 15m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Kansas City
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
Lee's Summit Municipal Airport
Kansas City International Airport
Johnson County Executive Airport
Midwest National Air Center Airport
New Century AirCenter Airport
Sherman Army Air Field
Lawrence Municipal Airport
Lawrence Smith Memorial Airport
Cameron Memorial Airport
Skyhaven Airport
Higginsville Industrial Municipal Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:37–19:23 | 14h 45m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:23–16:37 | 9h 15m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 18.3°C / 65°F | 7.5°C / 46°F | 22 km/h | 38% |
| Summer | 31°C / 88°F | 20.6°C / 69°F | 16 km/h | 36% |
| Autumn | 20.4°C / 69°F | 10.2°C / 50°F | 19 km/h | 22% |
| Winter | 6.3°C / 43°F | -3.5°C / 26°F | 20 km/h | 22% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Kansas City, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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