MARC Air Quality program launches new website

Jul 10, 2026
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Looking at the downtown Kansas City skyline from the south with a blue sky and white clouds

AirQKC, the public education website for the MARC Air Quality program, has a new look and an updated way to deliver the regional air quality forecast.


The Kansas City region has a new and improved way to track local air quality with the launch of the redesigned AirQKC website. Updates include enhanced air quality index (AQI) tools, streamlined navigation, refreshed content and expanded access to real-time air quality information.

The site shows visitors real-time AQI values and a more detailed SkyCast air quality forecast for the next day. Knowing the current and predicted air quality helps residents make informed decisions about outdoor activities and health precautions. The site also features real-time air quality maps from AirNow and the regional Tellus sensor network, giving users a more detailed view of conditions across the metropolitan area.

In addition to real-time monitoring and forecasts, visitors can learn about common pollutants such as ozone and fine particulate matter and get tips on reducing emissions through everyday actions.

About AirQKC

AirQKC is a public information website supported by the MARC Air Quality program committed to protecting public health and improving air quality throughout the Kansas City region.

To explore the new website and access current air quality conditions, visit AirQKC.org.

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