Home to 2.5 million people, Kansas City is a vibrant metro in the heart of the U.S., known as the “KC Heartland.” The KC region is a center for leading industries including technology, logistics, animal health and entrepreneurship, and is home to a renowned arts community.Ībout the Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC) No general fund tax revenues are used for the administration, promotion, operation, or maintenance of the airports in the system. The Kansas City Airport System is an Enterprise Fund Department of the City of Kansas City, Mo., and is supported wholly by airport user charges. The project was funded using 100 percent tax-exempt debt - the most cost-efficient approach. More than 240 firms from the Kansas City region were on the project, with more than 130 minority- and women-owned business partners. The Build KCI project generated up to 5,000 construction-related jobs. The project was a team effort led by the Kansas City Aviation Department, Edgemoor Infrastructure and Real Estate and joint venture Clark | Weitz | Clarkson. Both play into the larger effort to show off Kansas City to the world.

The new terminal has already played a role in a successful effort for Kansas City to host the 2023 NFL Draft and the region’s bid to be a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “This state-of-the-art terminal boasts inclusive spaces and extensive upgrades, which will support our ongoing efforts to attract new business and talent to the region.” “With thousands of global visitors coming to KC in the next few years to experience the NFL Draft, 2026 FIFA World Cup and more, the new MCI terminal will elevate the region’s first and last impression for travelers as they come through the KC Heartland,” said Tim Cowden, president and CEO at the Kansas City Area Development Council.

CST, all flights will switch from the existing “horseshoe” terminal - largely unchanged since it was originally constructed in 1972 - to the new terminal. Image: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and DRAW Architecture + Urban Design

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