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Kansas City International Airport Partially Evacuated Sunday as FBI Probes Reported Threat

Authorities have not confirmed the threat’s nature or a timeline for reopening.

Overview

  • Airport officials said sections of the terminal were cleared as a precaution while Airport Police work with the FBI to substantiate a potential threat.
  • The Aviation Department reported being notified late morning, with local outlets noting evacuation orders around midday as security sweeps began.
  • Videos shared with local media show travelers escorted onto the tarmac and officers with K-9 units searching concourses.
  • Passengers reported flights held on taxiways and some diversions as operations were disrupted during the investigation.
  • An airport spokesperson said roughly 2,000 people were moved out of the terminal, with officials providing no further details as the inquiry continues.