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Lockdown lifted at Kansas City International Airport after evacuations
Authorities evacuated travelers and locked down part of the terminal after a potential threat was reported, but officials found no credible danger and resumed operations by early afternoon.
- Kansas City International Airport was placed under lockdown, restricting access to parts of the terminal and disrupting passenger movement at MCI.
- A joint KCAD–FBI statement said officials became aware of a potential threat in an unsecured terminal area, prompting airport police and the FBI to investigate and substantiate it.
- Passengers reported sitting on the Terminal A tarmac for over 45 minutes and standing between sliding doors outside while airport police and the FBI worked quickly to evaluate the situation and ensure safety.
- KCAD said around 1:30 p.m. ET officials found no credible threat and staff worked to resume normal operations while no arrests were reported, and law enforcement determined no credible threat to the airport or those inside the terminal.
- Federal involvement and media coverage made the incident a focus for local and national outlets, as Kansas City International Airport serves millions and disruptions carry broad operational implications.
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Kansas City International Airport went into a brief lockdown on Wednesday that prompted evacuations. According to KSN, some people inside the airport were evacuated around 11 a.m. while authorities investigated a “potential threat.” The airport reopened shortly after 12 p.m. The Kansas City International Airport is on lockdown and people inside are evacuating, airport police confirmed to FOX4.https://t.co/1RJfBPdVMw pic.twitter.com/9dL66ahRix —…
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