What's the busiest hour for departures at MCI?

Departures from Kansas City International Airport peak at 17:00 local time, averaging 43.3 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of MCI?

The quietest hour with regular service is 04:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from MCI?

Southwest Airlines (WN) is the largest operator at Kansas City International Airport, with 161 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from MCI?

Chicago (ORD) is the most-flown destination, with 139 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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MCI Airport - Kansas City International Airport

Kansas City, United States. Departures peak at 17:00 local, averaging 43.3 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-07-29. Schedule coverage: 5 days observed.

Peak departure hour

17:00

43.3 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

04:00

1 flights/hr

Traffic score

87/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 358.1 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 16:00 local (38.7 flights/hr). Total: 368.3 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Southwest Airlines (WN) 161
2. American Airlines (AA) 68
3. Delta Air Lines, (DL) 61
4. United Airlines, (UA) 48
5. Alaska Airlines, (AS) 40

Top destinations

1. 🇺🇸 Chicago (ORD) 139
2. 🇺🇸 Atlanta (ATL) 84
3. 🇺🇸 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) 67
4. 🇺🇸 Denver (DEN) 44
5. 🇺🇸 Seattle (SEA) 35

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at MCI?: Departures from Kansas City International Airport peak at 17:00 local time, averaging 43.3 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of MCI?: The quietest hour with regular service is 04:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from MCI?: Southwest Airlines (WN) is the largest operator at Kansas City International Airport, with 161 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from MCI?: Chicago (ORD) is the most-flown destination, with 139 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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