


After a large merger, the name was changed to Mid-Continent International Airport and IATA airport code became MCI. It was originally called the Kansas City Industrial Airport. The Kansas City airport was built after the Great Flood of 1951 because the flood destroyed other airports in Kansas City.

The unique thing about this airport is that it has always been a civilian airport. It is a decent-sized airport, seeing over 10 million passengers each year.ĭespite the fairly small size, this airport has consistently been ranked in the top 5 airports in North America for several years. The Kansas City International Airport is located 15 miles northwest of the business district in Kansas City.
