Kansas City International Airport

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Kansas City, MO · MCI

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Updated Mar 14, 2026
Kansas City airport evacuated March 8 after bomb threat, reopens after 2 hours

Kansas City International Airport terminals were evacuated for approximately two hours on March 8, 2026, following a reported bomb threat around 11:15 a.m. The FBI and airport police determined the threat was not credible, and normal operations resumed shortly after 2 p.m. with 144 delays and 2 cancellations reported.

KCTV5·Mar 8, 2026
Southwest launches new Kansas City-Punta Cana nonstop service

Southwest Airlines inaugurated new nonstop service between Kansas City International Airport and Punta Cana International Airport on March 7, 2026. The once-weekly Saturday flights provide travelers with easy access to one of the Caribbean's top destinations.

City of Kansas City·Mar 7, 2026
TSA PreCheck Touchless ID designated as high priority for MCI

Kansas City International Airport is among 16 airports designated as highest priority to receive TSA PreCheck Touchless ID technology in early 2026. The biometric facial recognition upgrade is part of TSA's expansion from 15 to 65 airports by spring.

Men's Journal·Jan 10, 2026

Airport Profile

Governing EntityCity of Kansas City, Aviation Department
Entity TypeCity Department
Fiscal Year EndApril
Rate MethodologyResidual
AUA StatusActive
S&PA
Moody'sA2
FitchA

Key Financial Data (FY 2025)

CPE$15.37
Signatory Landing Fee$3.6300
Enplanements5,914,648
Total Operating Revenue$220.4M
Total Operating Expense$250.9M
Operating Income$-30.5M
Total Debt$1.8B
DSC Ratio2.44x
Unrestricted Cash$213.2M
Landed Weight (1000 lbs)7,605,434

Enplaned Passengers (FAA CATS)

5.9M+0.5%
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Cost per Enplanement (CPE)

$15.37-2.8%

Revenue

$220.4M+3.1%

Expense

$250.9M+106.8%

Ratemaking Overview

Overall MethodologyResidual

Settlement & True-Up

Not available

Landing Fee Methodology

MethodologyResidual

Not available

Terminal Rental Rate

Not available

Common Use & Gate Allocation

Additional Bonds Test

Not available

Rate Covenant

Not available

Flow of Funds

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Source: FAA CATS Form 5100-127, DOT T-100 Market Data, Airport Official Statements · Hub classification: FAA CY 2024 Enplanement Data · Prepared by DWU Consulting