The lockdown at Kansas City International Airport that prompted the evacuation of travelers late Wednesday morning has been lifted.
The evacuation of some travelers began around 11 a.m. CT, prompted by a “potential threat in the unsecured area” of the airport. Just before noon, Nexstar’s WDAF noted travelers were being let back through security.
In a statement, the city confirmed the airport has reopened as of 12:30 p.m. CT. Officials credited Airport Police and the FBI for working “quickly to evaluate the situation” and “evacuating travelers from the affected area of the terminal.”
“Law Enforcement was able to determine no credible threat to the Airport or those inside the terminal at this time,” the statement added. “Once that determination was made, KCAD staff worked to resume normal operations and minimize disruptions.”
The FBI confirmed to WDAF that it was working with KCI Airport Police to investigate the incident.
The FAA, meanwhile, did not show any status interruptions at Kansas City International as of 12:20 p.m. CT.
Authorities were also investigating after the West Virginia International Yeager Airport received a non-credible threat on Wednesday, according to Nexstar’s WOWK. While the terminal there was not evacuated, a local bomb squad was called in to ensure the airport was clear.
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