--- title: "Aerospace and defence office space in Kansas City" description: "Where aerospace and defence occupiers cluster in Kansas City, what they pay, and what the typical fit-out looks like." canonical: https://classa.info/cities/kansas-city/industries/aerospace-defence pageType: city-industry lastUpdated: 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z license: "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info)." --- > Aerospace and defence occupiers in Kansas City typically cluster in Country Club Plaza, plan ~210 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($150–215/sqft), and pay around 26 USD/sqft ($26 USD) on Class A. ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Country Club Plaza. - Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($150–215/sqft). - Plan ~210 sqft per seat for headcount sizing. - Class A rent context: 26 USD/sqft ($26 USD). - Typical lease: 10 years with 12 months rent-free. - Talent depth in Kansas City: 70/100. # Aerospace and defence office space in Kansas City **Aerospace and defence occupiers in Kansas City typically cluster in Country Club Plaza, plan ~210 sqft per seat at high-end [fit-out](/topics/fit-out-capex)">fit-out ($150–215/sqft), and pay around 26 USD/sqft ($26 USD) on [Class A](/glossary/class-a).** ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Country Club Plaza. - Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($150–215/sqft). - Plan ~210 sqft per seat for headcount sizing. - Class A rent context: 26 USD/sqft ($26 USD). - Typical lease: 10 years with 12 months rent-free. - Talent depth in Kansas City: 70/100. ## Where they cluster Aerospace and defence occupiers in Kansas City typically anchor in Country Club Plaza. Law firms, professional services, financial services, healthcare. ## What they pay Class A rent in Kansas City runs 26 USD/sqft ($26 USD) on a 10-year lease with 12 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index. ## Spec and fit-out Typical aerospace and defence fit-out targets high-end specification at $150–215/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard. ## Headcount sizing Plan around 210 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount aero/defence office in Kansas City typically targets 21,000 sqft of leasable area. ## Talent angle Programme leadership and contracting teams concentrate near government anchors; cleared-personnel logistics drive submarket selection. Strong logistics, animal health, insurance, and engineering talent. Kansas State (animal health), University of Kansas, and UMKC anchor the regional pipeline. Tech talent has grown rapidly driven by Cerner / Oracle Health and Garmin. ## Tax and lease context Headline corporate tax: 25.7%. Modified-gross structures. 10-year terms standard. Free rent of 10-14 months and TI of $70-$100/sqft typical on a 10-year Class A deal. ## Key facts | city | Kansas City| | industry | Aerospace and defence| | naics | 3364, 5415| | preferredSubmarket | Country Club Plaza| | preferredFitoutSpec | High-end| | fitoutBand | $150–215/sqft| | sqftPerSeat | 210| | classARentLocal | 26 USD/sqft/yr| | classARentUsd | $26/sqft/yr| | vacancyPct | 18.7%| | typicalLeaseYears | 10| | typicalRentFreeMonths | 12| | talentIndex | 70| | corporateTaxPct | 25.7%| ## Frequently asked questions ****Where do aerospace and defence occupiers lease office space in Kansas City?**** : Most cluster in Country Club Plaza. Rent runs ~26 USD/sqft ($26 USD) for trophy and prime stock. ****What fit-out spec do aerospace and defence occupiers run in Kansas City?**** : Typically high-end at $150–215/sqft. ****How much office space per seat should a aerospace and defence occupier plan in Kansas City?**** : Plan ~210 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 21,000 sqft. ****What NAICS codes describe the aerospace and defence vertical?**** : Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 3364, 5415. ****What is the talent index in Kansas City?**** : 70/100. Use the city profile for full detail. ## Related - [**Aerospace and defence — global overview**](/industries/aerospace-defence) - [**Kansas City — full city profile**](/cities/kansas-city) - [**Financial services in Kansas City**](/cities/kansas-city/industries/financial-services) - [**Asset management in Kansas City**](/cities/kansas-city/industries/asset-management) - [**Investment banking in Kansas City**](/cities/kansas-city/industries/investment-banking) - [**Legal services in Kansas City**](/cities/kansas-city/industries/legal-services) ## Editorial provenance Reviewed by [**Class A Atlas Editorial Desk**](/about/authors/class-a-atlas-editorial-desk) — House byline · global editorial team. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our [methodology](/about/methodology) and [editorial standards](/about/editorial-standards). ### Primary sources for this page - [CBRE Marketview reports](https://www.cbre.com/insights) — CBRE - [JLL Office Insight](https://www.jll.com/en/trends-and-insights) — JLL - [Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat](https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/insights) — Cushman & Wakefield - [Savills World Research](https://www.savills.com/research_articles/) — Savills - [Colliers Global Office Outlook](https://www.colliers.com/en/research) — Colliers [Full sources index](/about/sources) · [Submit a correction](/about/corrections) ## Related topics - [**Class A Lease Negotiation**](/topics/class-a-lease-negotiation) — How to negotiate a Class A office lease — the playbook from LOI to signed deal. - [**Hybrid Workplace Strategy**](/topics/hybrid-workplace-strategy) — How to size, structure, and lease a Class A office for a hybrid workforce. - [**ESG / LEED for Tenants**](/topics/esg-leed-tenants) — How tenants evaluate, negotiate, and report on ESG performance in a Class A office lease. - [**Cross-border Expansion**](/topics/cross-border-expansion) — How to run a coordinated Class A office search across multiple geographies. - [**Fit-out Capex**](/topics/fit-out-capex) — How to budget, sequence, and govern Class A office fit-out capex. - [**Lease vs Flex**](/topics/lease-vs-flex) — When premium flex (coworking, [managed office](/glossary/managed-office)) beats a conventional Class A lease — and vice versa. --- Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/kansas-city/industries/aerospace-defence), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.