MCI Arrivals & Departures
Live flight status, arrivals, departures and airport information for Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City, United States.
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is a major international airport serving Kansas City, United States. The airport connects the region to destinations across the globe on a busy schedule of daily arrivals and departures. Monitor real-time MCI arrivals, departures, and delays on this live airport board, powered by ADS-B transponder feeds that update continuously and display each aircraft's altitude, speed, and status with the freshest available data. Bookmark this page for instant access to MCI live arrivals, departures, and delay information whenever you need it.
Current FAA Status
FAA Delay History
Delay history will appear here as new FAA status changes are detected for this airport.
About Kansas City Airport Delays
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) delay status is monitored in real time using FAA National Airspace System (NAS) data. FAA delay advisories at MCI include Ground Delay Programs (GDPs), Ground Stops (GS), Arrival and Departure Delay Advisories, and Airport Closures. These are system-wide restrictions issued by the FAA and affect all airlines and flights operating at the airport. Data refreshes automatically every 5 minutes.
FAA Abbreviation Reference
Kansas City (MCI) Airport Delays — FAQ
What does an active FAA delay mean at MCI?
An active FAA delay at MCI means the FAA has issued an advisory — such as a Ground Stop, Ground Delay Program, or Arrival/Departure Delay — affecting flights operating at Kansas City International Airport. It is a system-wide restriction, not specific to one airline.
What is a Ground Delay Program at MCI?
A Ground Delay Program at MCI means inbound flights are being held at their departure airports and given controlled release times. This absorbs delay on the ground rather than in the air, saving fuel and improving safety. GDPs typically last several hours.
What is a Ground Stop at MCI?
A Ground Stop at MCI temporarily halts all departures heading to Kansas City. Flights already en route are generally allowed to continue. Ground Stops are usually shorter in duration than Ground Delay Programs and are issued when conditions change rapidly.
How often is MCI FAA delay data updated?
FAA delay status for MCI on FlightStatus.flights refreshes every 5 minutes from official FAA NAS data. The Delay History section above shows all status changes detected in the past 24 hours.
Are FAA airport delays the same as individual flight delays at MCI?
No. FAA airport delays are system-wide advisories issued by the FAA affecting all flights at MCI. Individual flight delays may also be caused by airline-specific issues such as late-arriving aircraft, crew availability, or mechanical problems. Both can occur simultaneously.