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Port of Kansas City

USMKC🇺🇸USA

Port Location

About Port of Kansas City

This inland port is located on the Missouri River at river mile 367.1, near its confluence with the Kansas River. It serves as a key point on marine highway M-70, facilitating barge traffic to and from major cities across the eastern United States.

Background
The Port of Kansas City is an inland port on the Missouri River in Kansas City, Missouri at river mile 367.1, near the confluence with the Kansas River. Kansas City, the second-largest rail hub and third-largest trucking hub in the country, is on marine highway M-70, which extends as far as Pittsburgh and intersects M-55 at St. Louis, allowing shipping to New Orleans, Chicago, Minneapolis and connections to major cities all over the eastern United States. The Missouri inland waterway allows for barge traffic as far upriver as Sioux City, Iowa; however, most of the commercial traffic on the Missouri is concentrated between Kansas City and St. Louis.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
219m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
4274383 →
Wikidata
Q7231168 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
USMKC
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
US-MO
Area
Inland, USA
Body of Water
Missouri River
Latitude
39.1192°
Longitude
-94.5724°

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Kansas City on?+
The Port of Kansas City is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in US. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Kansas City?+
You can track vessels near Kansas City (USMKC) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for USMKC on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Kansas City?+
The Port of Kansas City operates in the UTC-6 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.