Kansas City Airport evacuated 2,000 passengers over a false security threat on March 8, 2026, before reopening by 2 p.m.

On March 8, 2026, Kansas City International Airport evacuated its terminal for about two hours following a reported potential security threat around 11:15 a.m. The Federal Bureau of Investigation later deemed the threat not credible. About 2,000 passengers were directed to the tarmac, and incoming flights were held on taxiways. Police and K-9 units were present during the evacuation. The terminal reopened by 2 p.m., with U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirming normal operations had resumed. No injuries were reported.