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On a tense Sunday afternoon, parts of Kansas City International Airport had to be evacuated due to a potential threat, according to the Kansas City Aviation Department. The unfolding situation caused significant disruptions as authorities scrambled to ensure safety.
Jackson Overstreet, a spokesperson for the airport, communicated via email that the alarm was first sounded at approximately 11:15 a.m. local time. In response, a full evacuation of the terminal was promptly executed. This precautionary measure also meant that flights which had landed were instructed to remain on the taxiway, waiting for further instructions.
Amidst the chaos, travelers like Logan Hawley, a 29-year-old passenger, found themselves caught up in the unexpected commotion. As he prepared to board a flight bound for Texas, Hawley observed a sudden influx of police officers and K9 units swarming the terminal, underscoring the seriousness of the situation.
Airport spokesperson Jackson Overstreet said in an email that the threat was first reported at 11:15 a.m. local time and the entire terminal was evacuated. He said flights that have landed since then were being held on the taxiway.
Logan Hawley, 29, said he was waiting to board a flight to Texas when he noticed a swarm of police and K9 units inside the terminal.
“Suddenly there was an airport worker saying ‘immediately evacuate,’ people got up fast and rushed out of there,” Hawley said.
The group of roughly 2,000 people were ushered onto the tarmac.