A city-owned medium-sized airport, Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) is Kansas City's first airport. It is located just across the Missouri River from the city’s business center in Clay County. Originally a commercial aviation airport, this facility attracts charter, corporate, and recreational flyers. The airport serves private flights to the surrounding cities of Kansas, Overland Park, and Topeka.

For more information on parking at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, please visit the airport website at flymkc.com or contact them at +1 816 859 7601.

Here are some local attractions a short distance away from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport: Berkley Riverfront Park Bike, walk, jog, or have a leisurely stroll along Berkley Riverfront Park. This 17-acre park used to be a landfill but is now home to over 300 trees and a mile-long esplanade. Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve Tallgrass Prairie aims to preserve the once abundant tallgrass prairie system. Tour and enjoy 11,000 acres of wide-open spaces, wildlife, beautiful vistas, and herds of bison. Kansas City Zoo Have some family-friendly fun at Kansas City Zoo. This place houses over 1,700 animals and more than 200 species of amphibians, birds, fish, mammals, and reptiles. Kansas City Zoo offers day camps, overnights, and guided tours.