Kansas City International Airport (MCI) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 4,790

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: 0.34%

In July 2025, Kansas City International Airport handled 4,790 departures, a modest 0.34% year‑over‑year increase as airlines held capacity steady through the mid‑summer peak. Demand remained centered on domestic markets across the Midwest, with schedule tweaks targeting weekend peaks and fleet utilization.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 74.91%

Year-over-Year Change in OTP: -2.45%

Cancelled Flights: 73

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -48.23%

Departure OTP at Kansas City International Airport was 74.91% (-2.45% YoY), reflecting weather‑related flow constraints typical of July and some afternoon congestion. Cancellations fell to 73 (-48.23% YoY), reducing severe disruptions for most travelers; buffers still help on storm‑prone weekends.

Airlines Serving MCI

Service at Kansas City International Airport combines full‑service and low‑cost carriers connecting major U.S. hubs and leisure destinations. The network emphasizes domestic connectivity with selective seasonal additions, supporting the hub’s role for the Kansas City region.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub are expected to remain broadly stable with departure OTP near current levels; late‑day thunderstorms and Friday–Sunday peaks may cause localized delays. Passengers should favor morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor gate and weather alerts via the NextFly App.