Assisting with Landing Permit Management at Kansas City International Airport (IATA: MCI, ICAO: KMCI) through Just Aviation

To apply for a landing permit at Kansas City International Airport (MCI), operators must submit the following documents: Aircraft Registration Certificate, Airworthiness Certificate, Insurance Certificate, Pilot Licenses, Flight Plan, Noise Certificate, Operator’s Certificate, and, for international flights, Customs and Immigration documentation. All documents must be valid at the time of application and throughout the operation. Landing permit applications should be submitted at least 48 hours before the intended flight. For international flights, it is recommended to apply 72 hours in advance to accommodate customs and immigration processing. Applications must be completed and submitted no later than 24 hours before the scheduled departure to ensure timely processing.

Kansas City International Airport does not typically require slot coordination for general aviation flights, but during peak times or special events, temporary slot requirements may be imposed. For international flights, operators must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements, including notifying CBP at least 24 hours in advance for international arrivals. Peak operational times at MCI typically occur in the early mornings (06:00 – 09:00) and late afternoons (16:00 – 19:00). Operators should plan flights outside these times to avoid potential delays.