Kansas City has a humid continental climate, with four distinct
seasons and moderate rainfall. The climate tends to be mild but
extremes of hot and cold are possible. In the summer months, June
to August, temperatures average between 66°F (19°C) and 90°F
(32°C).
In the winter months, December to February, temperatures average
between 22°F (-6°C) and 44°F (7°C). Snowfall is common in winter.
Kansas City sits on the edge of 'Tornado Alley' and powerful storms
are possible in spring and summer. The wettest time of the year is
summer.
Kansas City International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 21 miles (34km) northwest of
Kansas City.
Time: GMT -6 (GMT -5 from mid-March to the first Sunday
in November).
Transfer Between Terminals:
A free shuttle service is available. Red Buses run between
Circle Parking Lots and the three terminals. Bus stops are located
outside of each terminal by the signs marked 'Red Inter-Terminal
Connection'. Buses arrive approximately every 15 minutes.
'Blue Buses' run between the Economy Parking Lots and the
terminals. Bus stops are located on the curbs outside the terminals
and are marked with overhead signs. Buses arrive approximately
every 20 minutes. All buses are wheelchair-friendly.
Getting to the city:
The Metro Bus provides daily transport to the city centre, and
shuttle buses link the airport with several hotels in the Kansas
City metropolitan area. Taxis and rental cars are also
available.
Car Rental:
Car rental companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar,
Enterprise, Hertz, National, ACE, Fox, Payless, and Thrifty.
Airport Taxis:
Taxis can be organised from the courtesy telephones in the
baggage reclaim areas. Be sure to give the dispatcher your exact
location. Mobile app-based taxi services, like Uber, are
available.
Facilities:
Facilities include ATMs, internet access, bars, restaurants,
shops, and pet relief areas. Disabled facilities are good but
disabled passengers are advised to contact their airline in
advance.
Parking
Garage Parking costs $3 for each hour up to a daily maximum of
$23. Circle Parking has the same hourly rate, but costs only $15.50
per day. Economy Parking costs $7.50 per day. Free shuttles connect
the more distant lots to the terminals.
Hiring a car is the most popular and convenient means of getting
around Kansas City. Traffic is seldom too congested and parking is
plentiful. Many taxi companies operate in the city and wider region
so it's possible to get around by taxi, but this can prove
expensive.
Kansas City is steadily developing cycling lanes and tracks and
hiring a bicycle is a fun option in the downtown area. Public
transportation consists of a streetcar system and a bus service.
The streetcar is free to ride and operates from 6am to 12am, Monday
to Thursday, and until 1am on a Friday, with a limited weekend
schedule.