MCI — Kansas City International Airport

Kansas City, MO · Medium Hub

9
minutes estimated wait
Source: estimated · Updated 6/4/2026, 5:39:05 PM · Confidence: medium
Best Time to Go
12:00 AM
~3 min average wait
Busiest Time
5:00 AM
~22 min average wait
Traveler Reports
0
Crowdsourced data points
Checkpoints
1
Security screening areas

Hourly Wait Time Pattern

Average TSA wait times at MCI by hour of day, based on historical data and traveler reports.

TimeAvg WaitData Source
12:00 AM
3 min
Historical
1:00 AM
3 min
Historical
2:00 AM
3 min
Historical
3:00 AM
7 min
Historical
4:00 AM
19 min
Historical
5:00 AM
22 min
Historical
6:00 AM
14 min
Historical
7:00 AM
11 min
Historical
8:00 AM
11 min
Historical
9:00 AM
14 min
Historical
10:00 AM
13 min
Historical
11:00 AM
13 min
Historical
12:00 PM
14 min
Historical
1:00 PM
15 min
Historical
2:00 PM
14 min
Historical
3:00 PM
13 min
Historical
4:00 PM
12 min
Historical
5:00 PM
9 min
Historical
6:00 PM
6 min
Historical
7:00 PM
4 min
Historical
8:00 PM
4 min
Historical
9:00 PM
3 min
Historical
10:00 PM
3 min
Historical
11:00 PM
3 min
Historical

TSA Checkpoints at MCI

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current TSA wait time at MCI?

The current estimated TSA security wait time at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is approximately 9 minutes (estimated data, last updated 6/4/2026, 5:39:05 PM).

What is the best time to go through TSA at MCI?

The quietest time for TSA security at Kansas City International Airport is typically around 12:00 AM with an average wait of 3 minutes. The busiest time is around 5:00 AM with waits averaging 22 minutes.

How many TSA checkpoints does MCI have?

Kansas City International Airport has 1 TSA security checkpoint(s): New Terminal Checkpoint.

Does MCI have TSA PreCheck?

Yes, Kansas City International Airport (MCI) offers TSA PreCheck lanes. PreCheck wait times are typically 30-50% shorter than general screening lanes.

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