Security wait times at Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Kansas City, Missouri KMCI #40 US airport by passengers
Official wait times are not published as open data, so we combine what travelers report with practical checkpoint advice.
- FAA status
- No delays reported Updated 3 min ago
- Weather now
- VFR 60°F Observed 5 h ago
- Late departures
- 24.6%May 2026 to July 2026
- Security line
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Security wait at MCI
No security reports for MCI in the past week. The TSA does not publish wait times as open data, so this page fills in as travelers report. Be the first to report
Checkpoints and tips
One central checkpoint on Level 2 serves both concourses, with 16 lanes between the airline ticket counters. Screening is run by VMD Corporation under TSA contract.
- TSA PreCheck and CLEAR lanes are available. Passengers who opt in to TSA PreCheck Touchless ID with Alaska, American, Delta or United can use the dedicated lanes.
- The checkpoint opens early in the morning, around 3:30 a.m. according to passenger FAQs. Confirm the current opening time on the airport site before a very early flight.
- The MCI Guest Pass Program lets non-ticketed passengers enter the terminal beyond security.
Reviewed October 9, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?
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