Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport

General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet 
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (KMKC) 
 1115  NW   Lou Holland Drive,  (Hangar 15), Kansas City, MO 64116
Regular Office Hours 
This office is not staffed full time 
by CBP. Officers are assigned for 
pre-approved arrivals only. 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
Contact Information 
(816) 780-6100 *3   CBP Kansas City
(407) 975-1780      SECTOR Communications 
KMKC_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov
Hours of Service for Entrance 
and Clearance 
Inspection services for the entrance/
arrival of aircraft at the Charles B. 
Wheeler Downtown Airport are generally 
available M-F 0800-1800 and Sat-Sun 
1200-1800 in accordance with the port's 
permission to land procedures.  *Please 
see "Special Procedures/Miscellaneous" 
section below for more details.
Commercial aircraft operators departing 
the U.S. must obtain an outbound 
clearance by contacting CBP directly. 
Permission to Land Procedures 
Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP at 
least one business day in advance of contemplated arrival. 
Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 
minutes. If your ETA deviates outside these parameters, 
previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must 
contact CBP to re-secure permission to land.  
Inspection Process 
• Aircraft should taxi and park at the Hangar 15 CBP General Aviation Facility (GAF), within
the CBP "Red-box".
• A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the tarmac to begin the inspection.
• All crew and passengers will be processed inside the FIS unless directed otherwise by a CBP Officer.
• Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and
user fee decal (if appropriate).
• Regulated waste/garbage will be collected by the contracted ground handler or by CBP from the aircraft
crew.
• If requested, Passengers can depart directly from FIS at the conclusion of their inspection.
• Requests for Special Assistance should be made prior to arrival.
Special Procedures/Miscellaneous 
• *Inspection services for the entrance/arrival of aircraft at the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport are generally
available M-F 0800-1800 and Sat-Sun 1200-1800, when not in conflict with the arrival of signatory, commercial
carrier arrivals at KMCI. Hours of availability will vary throughout the IATA flight season and should be verified
with the Port of Entry. After hours arrivals will be reviewed for approval on a case-by-case basis in accordance
with the port's permission to land procedures.
• After hours arrivals can be supported by using an active Reimbursable Services Program request.
• Military and Military Charter Aircraft: Procedures are listed in the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide for Military
aircraft. Civilian Charters should contact the POE directly for permission to land approval.
NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, 
please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov 
March 1, 2026 Publication Number KMKC-0326 
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport