Kansas City International Airport back open after brief lockdown

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KQTV) -- Kansas City International Airport officials said the airport is back open after a brief evacuation and lockdown Wednesday morning into the afternoon.

Just before noon, the Kansas City Aviation Department became aware of a potential threat in the unsecured area of the airport terminal.

"Airport Police and FBI worked quickly to evaluate the situation to ensure the safety over everyone, including evacuating travelers from the affected area of the terminal," according to a news release from the Kansas City Aviation Department.

Officials said law enforcement was able to determine no credible threat to the Airport or anyone inside the terminal.

Once the determination was made, KCAD staff worked to resume normal operation and minimize disruptions just after noon.