The Kansas City Aviation Department KCAD has been tentatively awarded nearly $7.2 million from the Federal Aviation Administration for Runway 1L-19R High Speed Connector Taxiway Reconstruction at Kansas City International Airport (MCI). Funds will be applied to a portion of the overall taxiway project ($43.1 million). The Aviation Department budgeted 25 percent of project costs, funded by airport revenue. The project will bring new life to a vital portion of the airfield. A high-speed taxiway is a long radius taxiway that allows aircraft to exit a runway at higher speeds than normal taxiways. They improve safety and help aircraft clear active runways with expediency. (Phase 1 2024 in yellow. Phase 2 2025 in blue) https://lnkd.in/gvbUyQCr
About us
The Kansas City Aviation Department is part of the City of Kansas City, Missouri. The department owns and operates Kansas City International and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown airports, and employs more than 400. Kansas City International Airport (MCI) generated 60,787 full-time equivalent jobs with a total direct payroll of $1.5 billion and contributed $5.5 billion to the area economy in 2006. In a 2005 study annual economic benefit from Wheeler Airport was $44,548,500 with direct and indirect employment of 572 yielding payroll of over $12 million. Kansas City International Airport is one of the nation’s largest airports, covering more than 10,000 acres with more than 7,000 acres available for development. Its three runways can accommodate up to 139 aircraft operations per hour. The airlines provide convenient service to most major U.S. markets with some of the lowest fares in the region. More at http://flykci.com/ Originally home to commercial aviation, the Charles B. Wheeler Airport (MKC) now attracts a large number of corporate, charter and recreational flyers. Located on 695 acres, Downtown Airport is just across the Missouri River from Kansas City's business center. Airport users have easy access to all interstate highways that serve the metropolitan area, as well as other major thoroughfares. The airport also serves as an ideal refueling stop for air travelers thanks to its central geographic location. In the shadows of the downtown skyline, up to 700 aircraft per day take off or land at the airport - everything from single-engine propeller craft to sleek corporate jets. The facility and its control tower are open 24 hours a day and consistently rank highly among private and corporate pilots for their full range of service to general aviation. Fixed-base operators service nearly 300 based aircraft, as well as itinerant and charter aircraft, offering fuel, full maintenance, aircraft rentals, sales and flight training. More at http://flymkc.com/.
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External link for Kansas City Aviation Department
- Industry
- Airlines and Aviation
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Kansas City, MO
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1927
Locations
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601 Brasilia Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64157, US
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900 Richards Rd
Kansas City, Missouri 64116, US
Employees at Kansas City Aviation Department
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Joe McBride
Senior Manager - Marketing & Communications at Kansas City Aviation Department
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Johnathan Farris
Firefighter at Kansas City Fire Department
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Burdette (Pete) Fullerton, PhD, CEcD, CRP, CEC
Deputy Director - Properties & Commercial Development at Kansas City Aviation Department
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Ian Redhead
Deputy Director at Kansas City Missouri Aviation Department
Updates
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We are pleased to announce that Kansas City International Airport made the Prix Versailles World’s Most Beautiful Airports List for 2024! This is an architecture award that recognizes newly opened or renovated airports and terminals that have left extraordinary imprints on their environments. Since 2015, the Prix Versailles, announced annually at UNESCO, honors the best contemporary architectural projects worldwide. The Prix Versailles World Jury, representing various disciplines, awards 24 World Titles across categories such as Airports, Campuses, Passenger Stations, Sports, Museums, Emporiums, Hotels, and Restaurants. The Official List celebrates innovation, creativity, local heritage, ecological efficiency, and social values, aligning with the United Nations' principles of intelligent sustainability and consideration of the ecological, social, and cultural impacts of each project. “Infrastructure for air travel is evolving, with an increasing awareness of the eminently cultural role that it plays. Because airports are responsible for visitors’ first impressions, each one is a poster child for its destination. By showcasing cultural assets, an airport’s design and layout can foster a form of tourism in which travellers are encouraged to be respectful and attentive. Preserving a territory’s heritage resources – natural, cultural and social – is vital to developing sustainable tourism. It is commendable that airport communities are at the heart of these changes”, notes Jérôme Gouadain, Secretary General of the Prix Versailles. https://lnkd.in/gmy5tvvy
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The Kansas City Aviation Department received the Visit KC Kansas City Tourism Icon Award for "the agency’s outstanding work" opening the new single terminal at Kansas City International Airport (MCI). According to a Visit KC news release travelers arriving to and departing from the Heart of America are now met with upgraded technology, local restaurants and amenities, world-class art, and modern conveniences. Many thanks to Visit KC, the City of Kansas City, MO, Aviation Department employees, our design and construction partners, and citizens in the KC region. https://lnkd.in/gnzpmr7v
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Kansas City International Airport (MCI) passenger traffic up five percent in August 2024, the third highest in history. https://lnkd.in/gvE8cByc
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Kansas City International Airport ranks number 3 in Large Airport category in annual J.D. Power Airport Customer Satisfaction Study. Thanks for flying! https://lnkd.in/gSztSATm
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We're thrilled to announce the opening of the Escape Lounge at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) this winter! Melissa Cooper, Kansas City Director of Aviation, said: "A pay-per-visit premium lounge experience to all passengers will further round out the Kansas City-inspired experience we're delivering at our new terminal." We’re proud to contribute to a more enjoyable journey for travellers, offering a serene environment, locally inspired cuisine, and top-tier amenities.
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See the exciting news from our partners at Vantage Group and @TogetherCAVU about a new passenger amenity coming to Kansas City International Airport - a private lounge where passengers can relax, get work done, or just escape. Escape Lounge is coming to Concourse A this winter. Construction is underway.
🚨 Exciting News from Kansas City International Airport (MCI)! 🚨 We are thrilled to announce a new amenity landing this winter at the new Terminal at #MCI: Escape Lounges by CAVU, a pay-per-visit #airport lounge open to all passengers! ✈️ This new lounge will offer travelers a relaxing ambiance and premium food and beverage favorites, all designed to evoke a uniquely Kansas City sense of place inspired by The City of Fountains. 🌆 In collaboration with #local partners, brands, and suppliers, the Escape culinary team has crafted a menu featuring regional flavors and recipes, available daily. The new lounge will celebrate and support ACDBEs and local businesses, too – a hallmark of our concession program. 🎉 Location: Concourse A near gate A5 Access: Open to all MCI travelers, regardless of airline, status, or card in hand. Premium amenities include: • Chef-curated menu – breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings that change seasonally, highlight local flavors, and accommodate all dietary requirements • Local wines, beer, and spirits • Power outlets, high-speed Wi-Fi, and up-to-date flight information • Digital library with more than 7,000 publications from 120-plus countries, courtesy of PressReader 📚 Marsha Chesmore Kevin Shrier
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Transportation Security Administration (TSA) projects more than 17 million passengers during the expected busiest Labor Day travel period on record – Thursday, 8/29 through Wednesday, 9/4. At MCI we anticipate serving 232,247 passengers, with the busiest day on Friday 8/30 with 44,537 passengers. Travelers, arrive at the airport early. If picking up passengers, time your approach to the Arrivals curb for after the passenger picks up bags and gives you the column number at which they are waiting. Use Cell Phone Waiting lot if early. Visit https://flykc.com/
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Travelers can now enroll or renew the TSA PreCheck program at the airport through our partners at CLEAR. Look for CLEAR signs in the upper Departures level. Bring your passport or other acceptable documentation. https://lnkd.in/g4E4ACtK
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Contractors are invited to the Kansas City Aviation Department Open House to receive an infrastructure update and an overview of upcoming projects at Kansas City International Airport and Charles B. Wheeler Airport for 2024 through 2027. This is not a public open house. Contractors only, please. RSVP - [email protected]
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