NOTICE: Due to the ongoing government shutdown, travelers should anticipate longer security lines and potential flight delays. Please plan to arrive at the airport 30–60 minutes earlier than usual. Pack light if possible, download your airline's app, and keep your phone charged to stay informed of real-time updates and communications.

Kansas City International Airport Security Wait Times

Typical Security Wait Time In Kansas City

Passengers moving through the security checkpoints at Kansas City International Airport should anticipate waiting on average for:

17 minutes and 12 seconds*

Weather

Thunderstorm

61°

Thunderstorm

Wind Speed

20 mph

Wind Gust

28 mph

Visibility

6 miles

TSA Pre

Available

Terminal B

  • Gates 31-35 Checkpoint Closed
  • Gates 56-60 Checkpoint Open

Terminal C

  • Gates 61-69 Checkpoint Open
  • Gates 76-85 Checkpoint Open

Kansas City International Airport Security Wait Times

MCI : Kansas City, MO

4 am - 5 am
22 m
5 am - 6 am
17 m
6 am - 7 am
20 m
7 am - 8 am
19 m
8 am - 9 am
18 m
9 am - 10 am
19 m
10 am - 11 am
21 m
11 am - 12 pm
16 m
12 pm - 1 pm
16 m
1 pm - 2 pm
19 m
2 pm - 3 pm
16 m
3 pm - 4 pm
14 m
4 pm - 5 pm
14 m
5 pm - 6 pm
16 m
6 pm - 7 pm
13 m
7 pm - 8 pm
8 m
8 pm - 9 pm
9 m
9 pm - 10 pm
11 m
10 pm - 11 pm
14 m

* Wait times are estimates, subject to change, and may not be indicative of your experience.