ARFF is a special category of firefighting that involves the response, hazard mitigation, evacuation and possible rescue of passengers and crew of an aircraft involved in an emergency. Read about Director of Aviation, Patrick Klein.Īircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting: The Kansas City Fire Department's onsite Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) unit is responsible for all airfield-related fire and rescue operations at Kansas City International Airport and Charles B. Prepares reports, planning documents and other statutory requirements as needed by the City of Kansas City, Missouri, Government, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. Manages long-term planning, finance and personnel requirements for Kansas City International Airport and the Charles B.

The Kansas City Aviation Department consists of the following divisions:Īccounting/Central Stores Division: Records all day-to-day accounting transactions, and prepares financial statements and miscellaneous reports as necessary.Īdministration Division: Provides leadership and management oversight to the Aviation Department so that the delivery of safe, outstanding airport to citizens, travelers, airlines and all customers can be achieved through innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement. To reach us by phone click here or contact us online.

No general tax fund revenues are used for the administration, promotion, operation or maintenance of the airports in the system. The department is led by Patrick Klein. The department is an enterprise fund department of the City of Kansas City, Missouri, and is supported wholly by airport user charges. The Aviation Department's mission is to provide outstanding airport services in a safe and cost-effective manner for the benefit of citizens, visitors, airlines and customers.

The Kansas City Aviation Department owns and operates Kansas City International Airport and Charles B.

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