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Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Airport Information
(Kansas City, Missouri - MO, USA)
 A vast three-terminal complex covering around 10,000 acres / 4,045 hectares, Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is amongst America's largest and features three runways, which can handle around 140 hourly air movements. The airport is located approximately 32 km / 20 miles northwest of central Kansas City and next to Hampton, Platte Gardens, Tarrytown and the Tiffany Greens Golf Club.
Kansas City Airport prides itself on an extremely low level of flight delays, due in no small part to its relatively uncongested air space, fine weather and state-of-the-art landing equipment. Passengers may be interested to know that Bonnie and Clyde were involved in a major shootout nearby in the early 1930s.
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Metro buses operate at Kansas City Airport, accept either cash or bus passes and run between Monday and Friday. Taxis can be requested by phone, while around 15 different shuttle companies, such as the KCI Shuttle and the Roadrunner Express, connect the airport with downtown Kansas City, which is home to both the historic River Market neighbourhood and the 18th and Vine district.
Ground transport also links the appealing suburb of Crossroads Arts, the trendy entertainment hub of Westport, and the Brookside district and its many shops, close to the University of Missouri-Kansas. Further afield, St. Louis is located directly to the east.
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) Information: History and Facilities
Kansas City Airport was originally built in 1951 following considerable flood damage at the nearby Fairfax Airport, so that Trans World Airlines (TWA) could continue operating here. Known at this state as the Kansas City Industrial Airport, construction work was quick and basic services soon resumed once more. Soon after, the name was changed to the Mid-Continent International Airport (hence today's code of MCI) and in 1955 TWA actually leased the airport and oversaw many improvements.
At this time, the existing Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (Kansas City Downtown Airport) was deemed unsuitable for the up-and-coming jet-plane age of Boeing 747s, being surrounded by skyscrapers and close to a number of steep hills. Mid-Continent (MCI) was however sited next to large expanses of open farmland and so in 1966, more than $150 million was spent upgrading the airport. Today, known officially as the Kansas City International Airport (MCI), recent improvements include terminal upgrades in 2004 costing more than $250 million, and a large new hire car facility.
Facilities at Kansas City International Airport more than meet the needs of travelers, with cash machines, visual paging screens, free Wi-Fi, family restrooms, and business centers, which are located in each of the terminals. Also onsite are more than 20 different stores, cafés and restaurants. These include the Budweiser Stadium Club, the Home Turf Sports Bar, the KC Marketplace, and the Fly-Bay bar, which serves traditional American hot dogs whilst providing excellent views across the runways.
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) Information: About Kansas City Tourism
Once famous for its enormous cow stockyards, which are now long gone, Kansas City lies in the Missouri state and is filled with enormous boulevards and stylish architecture. Kansas City is filled with endless diners and restaurants, most of which specialise in the city's tasty barbecue cuisine.
Kansas City is divided by the Kansas River, being linked by the I-70 interstate. Within the downtown district, the I-70 joins the I-35 and crosses the Missouri River, heading northwards to Kansas City Airport (MCI). Amongst the main sights of interest within the city and easily reached from the airport, the buzzing River Market district stands out and boasts many period buildings and an enticing outdoor farmers' market. Also worth a look are the trendy nightspots within the Westport neighborhood, the huge roller coasters at the World of Fun theme park, and the outstanding paintings at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art. For families, a trip to Kansas City Zoo is hard to beat.
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