Kansas City International Airport
International airport · Tarrytown ·
Modern, clean, accessible airport with local shops and dining
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1 Kansas City Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64153 Get directions
Modern, clean, accessible airport with local shops and dining
1 Kansas City Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64153 Get directions
"The accessible new terminal here, opened in 2023, is described as strongly local, with about 80 percent of food, drink and retail vendors from the region, and the airport further opens itself to the city by offering a Guest Pass so non-passengers can access post-security dining, aligning it with a trend toward airports as community spaces." - CNT Editors
"October’s standout cheap domestic route is to Denver ($51) and the October international example is Punta Cana at $357. Other months continue to show affordable domestic connections to Denver and seasonal international bargains to the Caribbean and Central America." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Kansas City International Airport's redevelopment focused on universal design principles to become 'the most accessible in the world,' incorporating input from various advocacy and community groups."
"The airport in Kansas City, Missouri has implemented similar sensory-friendly amenities to support travelers who are neurodiverse or need quieter spaces." - Jennifer Bradley Franklin Jennifer Bradley Franklin Jennifer Bradley Franklin is an Atlanta-based multi-platform journalist and author, specializing in travel, food, interior design, and other lifestyle topics. In addition to Travel + Leisure, her work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The Kansas City Air Travel Experience Simulation, a room that lets travelers walk through every part of the flying experience before actually heading to their gate—including scanning tickets, walking down the jetbridge, stowing their suitcases, and watching the in-flight safety videos."
