The state-of-the-art terminal includes features like local food and a revamped Delta lounge.
Those of you who ’ll be traveling throughKansas City International Airportcan rest easy . get down February 28 , the airport ’s newfangled 1.1 million - straight - foot terminal will be overt for stage business , along with a variety of modern conveniences to boot , fit in totheKansas City Star . The$1.5 billion terminal , which replace three outdated terminals that had been control since 1972 , currently has 40 William Henry Gates — with elbow room to supply up to 10 more in the future — and two levels , one for arrivals and one for departures .
Over240 Kansas City - area house have contributed to the projection , which began in 2019 . It ’s said to be Kansas City ’s large infrastructure labor to date .
Perhaps a peek into the future for airport facilities , the sleek Modern terminal was built with inclusivity in creative thinker , with ADA - compliant hitch - in and information counters , 10 nursing rooms , service animal relief areas , children ’s gambling areas , and gender - achromatic restroom . Other innovative features let in a sensory room for neurodivergent travelers and the Kansas City Air Travel Experience Simulation , a way that helps ease pre - travel heebie-jeebies for first - time air travelers by allowing them to do a practice run of the flying experience before boarding .
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In plus to global cuisine , hungry travelers can try someKansas City barbecueat local eating house outposts , and rest be assure , there are plenty of workshop to busy yourself during that drawn-out layover , such as aMade In KC Marketplacewith locally made endowment to take home — including jar of barbeque sauce , in example you desire to recreate your airport dining experience . Also make to be in fear of the art facility found throughout the new terminal , with oeuvre featured by both external and local creative person , including a monumental carving called"The Air Up There " by acclaimed creative person Nick Cave . Of the 28 on - site installations , 19 were created by artist who hold out in Kansas City or have tie-in to the area .
And for the icing on the cake , those with long layovers can wipe out some clock time at the newDelta Sky Club , where you ’ll have outdoor patio access code , complimentary drinks ( and yes that include alcohol-dependent drinkable ) and dining options .
Courtesy of Clark | Weitz | Clarkson
Courtesy of Clark | Weitz | Clarkson
Courtesy of Clark | Weitz | Clarkson
