ATP Flight School – Kansas City
Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC)
490 Richards Rd
Kansas City,
MO 64116
Directions
From Downtown Kansas City
Take US-169 North to Gallatin Township. Use the left lane to take the exit toward Richards Road/Downtown/Airport. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit then turn left toward Richards RD. In 85 feet, turn right onto Richards Road. In 0.5 miles, turn left and ATP will be on the right.
From Topeka
Take I-70 East for 58.1 miles. Take exit 2C to merge onto US-169 N/W 6th St toward Broadway/Downtown. In 0.2 miles, use the left two lanes to turn left onto Broadway Blvd. Continue straight onto US-169 N. In 0.5 miles, use the left lane to take the exit toward Richards Road/Downtown/Airport. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit then turn left toward Richards RD. In 85 feet, turn right onto Richards Road. In 0.5 miles, turn left and ATP will be on the right.
From Saint Joseph
Take I-29 South towards Kansas City. In approximately 46 miles, use the right 2 lanes to take exit 2B to merge onto US-169 S toward Kansas City/Downtown. In 4.5 miles, use the right 2 lanes to take the Richards Rd exit toward Harlem Rd. Turn right onto Richards Road. In 0.2 miles, turn left and ATP will be on the right.
Programs
Flight Training Programs Offered
Airline Career Pilot Program
The Airline Career Pilot Program offers industry-leading resources and flight training you need to become an airline pilot at a fixed cost in just nine months (from zero time). Graduate with a higher level of qualifications, opening more career opportunities than possible through any other flight school.
ATP CTP — ATP Certification Training Program
In preparation for the FAA’s highest certificate, ATP CTP training will cover aerodynamics, automation, adverse weather conditions, air carrier operations, transport airplane performance, professionalism, and leadership and development.
ATP Certificate Program — 10-Hour Flight Training
Earn your ATP certificate with this five day course, including ground instruction, up to 8 hours of flight training and checkride preparation, and use of the aircraft for the checkride.
Multi-Engine Rating (ME)
ATP's multi-engine rating program adds multi-engine privileges to your existing Private or Commercial Pilot Certificate.
Multi-Engine Instructor Rating (MEI)
ATP's multi-engine instructor rating program adds multi-engine privileges to your current flight instructor certificate.
CFI Instrument Instructor Rating (CFII) — 10-Hour Flight Training
ATP's certificated instrument instructor rating program adds instrument instructor privileges to your current flight instructor certificate with single-engine privileges.
Aircraft
Aircraft & Simulators at This Location
ATP Flight School owns one of the largest training fleets, consisting of 425 professionally maintained Piper Archers, Seminoles, and Cessna 172s. Learn about ATP's entire fleet »
Nearby
Transportation
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car – 1.7mi
- (816) 842-4700
- Avis Car Rental – 2.5mi
- (816) 221-0354
Lodging
ATP has arranged discounted rates for students at participating Extended Stay Hotels. Visit extendedstayhotels.com and enter the company code "ATP" when booking.
- Hampton Inn Kansas City/Downtown Financial District – 1.7mi
- (816) 474-9200
- Kansas City Marriott Downtown – 1.8mi
- (816) 421-6800
- Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown – 2.2mi
- (816) 474-6664
Housing
ATP Housing for Career Pilot Students
ATP offers a convenient housing option. Depending on availability, you can request a shared (double occupancy) or private (single occupancy) bedroom in an upscale, furnished apartment with WiFi and all utilities included. (Phone service is not provided.) Well-equipped business center facilities and recreation facilities are available at all ATP apartments. With no lease obligation, this option is perfect for students in the Airline Career Pilot Program.
Contact
Contact Information
All flight training program information, scheduling, and pre-arrival preparation help is available from ATP Scheduling at 904-595-7950.
If you are interested in the Airline Career Pilot Program, the best way to experience training at ATP and learn about our facilities is to schedule an Introductory Training Flight.
Our instructors’ schedule demands at this flight training center prevent us from accepting walk-in visitors. Many of our locations offer tours. Please call 904-595-7950 and we will help you make an appointment.
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An Introductory Training Flight is a great way to experience the level of professional flight training ATP provides and will give you further insight on what to expect during your future program. You can fly the Piper Archer or Cessna 172 Skyhawk now on your Introductory Training Flight and experience why ATP is the nation's leader in professional flight training.
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