Introduction to the
Master Plan • Part 150 • Area Plan Studies

Kansas City International Airport (KCI) has served the needs of travelers to the Midwest for over 25 years.  Its 10,000 acres of airfield make it one of the largest airports in the United States, serving over 10 million travelers annually.

KCI is located on major highways I-29 and I-435. It is approximately 15 miles from downtown Kansas City, located in Platte County. As residential, commercial and industrial areas realize their potential, KCI is uniquely situated as a major asset in the future development of Kansas City’s Northland.

The Aviation Department in cooperation with the City Planning and Development Department for Kansas City, Missouri will be preparing a new KCI Aviation Master Plan, Part 150 Noise Compatibility Plan and Land Use Area Plan Studies for the KCI area over the next eighteen months. These Plans are important tools the City uses to identify aviation issues and needs, land use, transportation issues, development guidelines, recommendations and priorities for public investment, stormwater management and environmental stewardship for the project area.  They will serve as the framework to guide decision-making as it relates to the KCI facilities and the City’s overall Comprehensive Plan.  This is the first time anywhere that an Airport Master Plan and Noise Compatibility Study have ever been combined with a general land use plan for the surrounding area. 

Project Study Area Map (link to downloadable pdf file)