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Simulation Date Announced

A few weeks ago, the Build KCI team unveiled an opportunity for volunteers to help us test out the Kansas City International Airport New Terminal before it opens in March. There was resounding public interest...

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Baggage Testing Complete

After hundreds of overnight tests, the New Terminal’s baggage handling system testing process is complete and ahead of schedule.

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Airside Paving Complete

With more than 88 acres of concrete in place, airside paving on the New Terminal at Kansas City International Airport has reached substantial completion. The new paving will serve as the aircraft parking apron and...

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November 2022 Progress Video

Work continues in the Kansas City International Airport New Terminal’s check-in hall with the installation of wood ceilings, terrazzo floors, ticketing counters, and wayfinding signage, in addition to painting all currently underway. At approximately 90...

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Progress Continues on Exterior Courtyard

The north side of the New Terminal at Kansas City International Airport will have an exterior courtyard which will pay tribute to the original 3-terminal design. The courtyard will feature seating, a fountain and beautiful...

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Exterior Landscaping Takes Shape

Landscaping installation is underway on the New Terminal at Kansas City International Airport, including low-mow, native turf grasses that will reduce water use, lower maintenance needs and hint at the rolling prairies of the Kansas...

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Willie Cole “Ornithology” Public Artwork Installed

On October 24, crews installed additional public art that will be seen by millions of people each year in the New Terminal at Kansas City International Airport. “Ornithology” by Willie Cole consists of twelve, larger-than-life...

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October 2022 Progress Video

The New Terminal at Kansas City International Airport is REALLY coming along! Please check out all of the recent progress in our latest video. It shows numerous areas throughout the New Terminal where the team...

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Deluge System Testing Underway

The Build KCI team recently completed testing of the deluge system, a portion of the Kansas City International Airport New Terminal’s overall fire suppression system. The deluge system acts as a protective shield in the...

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