New all-glass Kansas City airport opens next week

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If you've ever had to fly into or out of the old airport, or had to have a layover here, you know just how sh!tty our airport was. This new airport is state of the art. It will be the largest all-glass airport in the United States, and one of the largest airports overall in the world. Just in time for the NCAA tournament and the NFL draft. Lots of cool local art installations and restaurants. I'm excited.


View: https://youtu.be/kYEJxxXqnmM

 

[navychop]

Nice. Almost a destination in itself.


So- how many SuperChargers will be on site?

 

[Juan]

Is this just a terminal? Or the whole shebang

 

[comfortably_numb]

Nice. Almost a destination in itself.


So- how many SuperChargers will be on site?

52, according to the Kansas City Star

 

[comfortably_numb]

Is this just a terminal? Or the whole shebang

Single terminal replacing 3 separate terminals

 

[comfortably_numb]

Have my first flight out shortly. New airport is nothing short of awesome compared to the sh!tty old bus terminal of an airport we had before. All of the 50 restaurants and bars are open, spread out right by your gate. If I had to be stuck on a layover someplace, this is where I'd wanna be

 

[dishdude]

I'll be flying into MCI in 2 weeks. That old airport was terrible! Clearly not designed for modern air travel. I don't even think there was a restaurant in the place let alone a lounge.

 

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I'll be flying into MCI in 2 weeks

Let us know what you think.

 

[navychop]

Hopefully, baggage claim wasn’t built or designed by the folks who did Denver!

 

[dishdude]

Let us know what you think.

Will do. By chance have you been to the Majestic restaurant downtown?

 

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Will do. By chance have you been to the Majestic restaurant downtown?

I have not, but coworkers have. It has a reputation as one of the finest steakhouses in KC. I believe it also has live jazz nightly and a prohibition-era speakeasy in the basement.

 

[dishdude]

I have not, but coworkers have. It has a reputation as one of the finest steakhouses in KC. I believe it also has live jazz nightly and a prohibition-era speakeasy in the basement.

Thanks, I have reservations there and was on the fence on if it was worth it. Also have reservations at Q39, ate at the one in Overland Park and wasn't too impressed but the folks I'm with want to try it so I'm giving it another shot, midtown this time.

 

[comfortably_numb]

For BBQ, I always take out-of-towners to Jack Stack, or Jess & Jim's. Both in the Martin City area. I've heard Q39 is good but I haven't tried it

 

[comfortably_numb]

I'll be flying into MCI in 2 weeks. That old airport was terrible! Clearly not designed for modern air travel. I don't even think there was a restaurant in the place let alone a lounge.

So, what are your thoughts on our new airport?

 

[dishdude]

So, what are your thoughts on our new airport?

I fly in tomorrow, I'll be sure to let you know!

 

[dishdude]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsfHwLVzFhM

 

[dishdude]

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Your new airport is beautiful, much better than the old one. Stayed in the Power and Light District, a very nice part of downtown Kansas City. Weather this weekend was absolutely beautiful! Ate at Q39 a second time (this time the midtown restaurant) and still wasn't that impressed. It wasn't terrible, but I'm not clamoring to go back. Also ate at Boulevard Brewing which was really good and the Majestic. My steak at the Majestic was excellent, but I did think it was a bit overpriced. Also visited the TWA Museum and Truman Library - both were really impressive.

The airport still has that new building smell, love it! Even the jetways are glass. I was surprised to see it has 69 gates, seems like a lot for a city of this size. I specifically flew Delta on my return just so I could checkout the SkyClub (the only lounge at this airport), it is also beautiful with two outside seating areas. I was a bit disappointed to find out it closed at 6:15PM, we had arrived at 5:50PM so didn't get to spend a lot of time there and got kicked out when it closed and had to wait in the terminal. Had to connect through SLC, if I had known the short hours I would have skipped it and just taken the American direct back to PHX.

Bottom line - the new airport is a huge upgrade and a nice place to be.

 

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Bottom line - the new airport is a huge upgrade and a nice place to be.

Thank you for your thoughts. I hope other visitors have the same impression.

 

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I was surprised to see it has 69 gates, seems like a lot for a city of this size

They want us to be a hub for Delta and Southwest.

 

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Not sure how common this is for airports, but soon people can go through TSA as a guest and access the retail and restaurants in the terminal

New nonstop flights, guest option coming to KCI Airport in 2024

In 2024, you’ll be able to visit the new Kansas City International Airport terminal without booking a flight as officials add a new guest experience.

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