Contractors: Big opportunities are coming! Join the Kansas City Aviation Department Thursday for an inside look at 2025–2028 projects at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC). This is not a public event, contractors only please.

Big news: Non-travelers can now go beyond security with our new Guest Pass Program! Meet loved ones at the gate, spend more time together, or simply explore our award-winning terminal, no boarding pass needed. Learn more and apply here:

Real ID enforcement is officially in effect—thanks for helping things run smoothly so far, KC! Flying soon? Make sure your ID is compliant:

Real adventure awaits those who are #REALIDready. Get your #REALID by May 7, 2025, to board domestic flights. Find out how at

Starting May 7 @delta will begin offering daily nonstop flights between KC (MCI) and Raleigh-Durham (RDU). Learn more:

RT @QuintonLucasKC: Update: Crews have successfully treated airfield surfaces and the runways and taxiways at Kansas City International Air….

RT @BrianDavidPlatt: The runways at the Kansas City Airport will reopen and resume normal operations in about 30 minutes.

Saturday 2:50pm Update - Due to rapid ice accumulation, the airfield at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is currently closed to flight operations. Check with your airline for specific flight information. Additional status updates to follow. 🧵.

Are we there yet? Say goodbye to a day driving and hello to breezy ocean views. Allegiant is bringing twice-weekly, seasonal nonstop service from KC to Gulf Shores, Alabama beginning May 2025. The coast is closer than you think!.

New route! Today Southwest Airlines announced new nonstop service from Kansas City to Jacksonville, Florida. Weekly Saturday-only service to our top unserved destination starts in June 2025. Schedule and fare information is available at @SouthwestAir

1,001,300 passengers arrived and departed through gates at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) in September 2024, a 1.0-percent increase from September 2023. It is the first-ever September to exceed one million passengers served.

Good morning, Kansas City! Many thanks to all of the airport workers who are up early and stay up late (and everywhere in between) to serve customers!

Kansas City International Airport is celebrating spooky season with Pumpkin Palooza, a pumpkin decorating contest. Pumpkins decorated by concessions team members are at participating shops and eateries in the terminal. Vote for your favorite pumpkin

Today @SouthwestAir started nonstop service from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in California. The first flight out featured fun vintage Gold Rush-themed giveaways, snacks, selfie station, and other activity.

FAA awarded the Aviation Department $7.2 million toward rehab costs rehab of a high-speed connector taxiway for Runway 1L-19R at MCI Airport. The long-radius taxiways improve safety and help aircraft clear active runways with expediency.

RT @PrixVersailles: Kansas City International Airport (Kansas City, United States), World Selection for the Prix Versailles Airports 2024 #….

Kansas City International Airport made the @PrixVersailles World’s Most Beautiful Airports List for 2024! The list recognizes newly opened or renovated airports and terminals that have left extraordinary imprints on their environments.

After their flight back from Washington, D.C. was canceled last night, the 100+ veterans and escorts on a Heartland Honor Flight are slated to return today at 12:15 p.m. For those who wish to greet them, they will come out of the secure area near baggage carousel 8 in Arrivals.

The Aviation Department received the @VisitKC Kansas City Tourism Icon Award for the new terminal at MCI Airport. Travelers are now met with upgraded technology, local restaurants and amenities, world-class art, and modern conveniences. Many thanks!

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) passenger traffic up five percent in August 2024, the third highest in history.