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Kansas City International Airport (MCI) delays and on-time record

Kansas City, Missouri KMCI #40 US airport by passengers

Live airport-wide delay programs from the FAA, the weather that causes them, and how each airline has actually performed at MCI.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated 1 min ago
Weather now
VFR 84°F Observed 33 min ago
Late departures
24.6%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for MCI

The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at MCI right now.

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 1 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at MCI

VFR

84°F29°C

Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.

Wind
200° 16 mph, gusts 23
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
BKN 25,000 ft
Ceiling
25,000 ft
Pressure
29.92 inHg

METARMETAR KMCI 111753Z 20014G20KT 10SM BKN250 29/16 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02890156 10289 20183 58005

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 33 min ago.

On-time performance at MCI

Based on 13,696 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

24.6%Departures late
26.9%Arrivals late
1.37%Cancelled
17.6 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at MCI
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
Southwest Airlines 6,397 32.8% 0.61%
Delta Air Lines 2,241 13.0% 1.52%
American Airlines 1,277 21.9% 1.80%
United Airlines 1,272 17.8% 2.20%
SkyWest Airlines 915 18.3% 1.31%
Alaska Airlines 351 11.1% 0.28%
Republic Airways 344 17.2% 5.81%
PSA Airlines 316 23.4% 7.59%
Envoy Air 297 14.1% 1.68%
Frontier Airlines 161 30.4% 0.00%
Allegiant Air 123 34.1% 0.81%

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.

Late departures by month

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How delays work at MCI

A ground stop holds flights bound for MCI at their origin airports. A ground delay program spaces arrivals out so the airport is not overloaded. Departure and arrival delay messages describe the average wait the FAA expects. None of these tell you whether your own flight is late, so always check your airline as well.

Local tips

  • MCI is a good airport for connecting between the two concourses, because the walk is inside the secure area and you do not need to re-clear security.
  • The City Market food hall is near the Delta Sky Club entrance in Concourse B, and it offers local Kansas City food options.
  • Passengers who need a quiet space can use the Quiet Room near gate 12 in Concourse A, or the Sensory Room in Atrium B.
  • The terminal is open 24 hours, but seating in gate areas is fixed, so bring a light jacket or a blanket for an overnight wait.