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Alarm in the US, authorities evacuate Kansas airport, suspected danger inside the building
2026-03-08 23:38:01 / BOTA
Authorities evacuated Kansas City International Airport in the US on Sunday after reports of a "potential threat" inside the building.
Shortly after 6 p.m., all departures from the airport in the US Midwest were halted, as passengers were seen visibly agitated, dragging their luggage out of the airport and onto the runway.
The FBI is on the scene, and it is not yet known what the nature of the threat was.
???? DEVELOPING: A serious incident at Kansas City International Airport prompted a full ground stop and the evacuation of passengers and staff, although the cause remains unknown.
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) March 8, 2026
The Kansas City Department of Aviation told the Daily Mail: "The Kansas City Department of Aviation is aware of a situation at Kansas City International Airport (KCI)."
"As a precautionary measure, the department has evacuated portions of the airport terminal. Airport Police are working with the FBI to determine any potential threats," the airport statement said.
A KCI spokesperson told Fox 4 KC News that flights going to the airport are still landing, but no departures are allowed.
Meanwhile, hundreds of travelers posted videos and messages on social media about what was happening at the airport, with some claiming that bomb-sniffing dogs were conducting checks in the terminal and corridors.
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