KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Aviation Department is “aware of a situation” at the Kansas City International Airport, a spokesperson told KSHB 41.
KCAD said airport police are working with the FBI to “substantiate any potential threat.”
Traveler Izadora Germano shared pictures with us of travelers standing outside the entrance.
Izadora Germano
KCI on Dec. 31, 2025
Izadora Germano
KCI on Dec. 31, 2025
Catherine Baskett-Cook, whom KSHB 41 has interviewed previously, was also at the airport while the situation unfolded. She told reporter Marlon Martinez travelers were told they had to physically exit the building. For a time, they were able to stand between the sliding doors at the entrance.
Catherine Baskett-Cook
KCI Dec. 31, 2025
Catherine Baskett-Cook
KCI on Dec. 31, 2025
Around 11:50 a.m., Baskett-Cook said travelers were being let inside and were told airport operations would resume.
KSHB 41 is en route to the airport to learn more.
This is a developing story and will be updated as information is available.
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