new kansas city international airport terminal

A series of colorful, locally designed mosaics, cut and preserved from the site’s previous terminal, have been placed throughout the floors of the new concourses, maintaining the memory of the original building.

Warm materials clad the interiors-from the hemlock ceiling to the marble terrazzo floors. The entrance is a welcoming and light-filled space, sheltered by a generous overhang, with a glass and aluminum facade and structurally expressive Y-columns. Lucas Blair Simpson © SOMĪn inviting experience can be found in every space throughout the terminal. All post-security spaces are on the same level-a design move that creates an easier journey for all passengers. Beyond security, two parallel concourses with retail at the center are linked by a pedestrian passage that provides sweeping views of the airfield. Check-in and security occupy the upper level just inside the entrance, and baggage claim, customs, and an outdoor public garden comprise the lower level. The I-shaped building encompasses two levels: the upper for departing passengers and the lower for arrivals, each with their own access road and curb. The project significantly increases passenger capacity, and reimagines the travel experience, embodying the region's rich culture and elevating the airport into a place that is inclusive and accessible to all. This 1.1-million-square-foot building replaces the original, overcrowded terminals, built in 1972, with a single 39-gate complex designed to expand to 50 gates in the future. The new terminal at Kansas City International Airport (KCI)-designed, planned, and engineered by SOM with Clark | Weitz | Clarkson (CWC) and a team of consultants largely led by women-is a state-of-the-art travel hub that transforms the existing airport.

New kansas city international airport terminal