Joe McBride

Kansas City International Airport Parking Manager & Former airport PR & Social voice. Thoughts and statements here are my own. Retweets are not endorsements.

[Kansas City International Airport @Fly_KansasCity]

Saturday 2:50pm Update - Due to rapid ice accumulation, the airfield at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is currently closed to flight operations.

Check with your airline for specific flight information.

Additional status updates to follow. 🧵

[Kansas City International Airport @Fly_KansasCity]

1,001,300 passengers arrived and departed through gates at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) in September 2024, a 1.0-percent increase from September 2023. It is the first-ever September to exceed one million passengers served.

https://t.co/xISuVVUTTW

[Kansas City International Airport @Fly_KansasCity]

After their flight back from Washington, D.C. was canceled last night, the 100+ veterans and escorts on a Heartland Honor Flight are slated to return today at 12:15 p.m. For those who wish to greet them, they will come out of the secure area near baggage carousel 8 in Arrivals.

[Kansas City International Airport @Fly_KansasCity]

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) passenger traffic up five percent in August 2024, the third highest in history.

https://t.co/j6t6YMZlfT

[Kansas City International Airport @Fly_KansasCity]

Kansas City International Airport Ranks #3 Large Airport In Annual J.D. Power Airport Customer Satisfaction Study

https://t.co/A0zME1TLFg

[KC Downtown Airport @FlyMKC]

Eastbound I-70 bridge/Lewis & Clark Viaduct closed. For those coming in from the west to Downtown Airport use I-670 EB through south downtown loop, exit left to NB I-35/I-29, exit left to I-70 WB, exit at Broadway/169 north, turn right/north. After bridge exit left into airport.

[Kansas City International Airport @Fly_KansasCity]

The Kansas City International Airport team stands back to back with the @Chiefs as they take off on a new season! #RedWednesday #ChiefsKingdom

[Kansas City International Airport @Fly_KansasCity]

See exciting news from our partners at Vantage Group about a new passenger amenity coming, a private lounge where passengers can relax, get work done, or just escape. Escape Lounge is coming to Concourse A.
https://t.co/ud7IgveT1c

[Kansas City International Airport @Fly_KansasCity]

TSA projects 17+ million passengers during the expected busiest Labor Day travel period on record – 8/29 through 9/4. At MCI we anticipate serving 232,247 passengers, with the busiest day on Friday 8/30 with 44,537 passengers. Arrive at the airport early. https://t.co/8sOAAMyJ8w

[Kansas City International Airport @Fly_KansasCity]

The polls are open for @TSA's Cutest Canine Contest during K9 Week. Carlo is on the job and looking good in Kansas City.

[TSA Southeast @TSA_Southeast]

Time for a showdown! @Fly_KansasCity’s very own Carlo is in the running for 2024 @TSA Cutest Canine. Make it a “Chief”priority to vote for this “Royal”ly handsome fella so he has a “Sporting”chance to win! Show some KC❤️ for Carlo by voting in the poll below.

[Kansas City International Airport @Fly_KansasCity]

Kansas City International Airport had its busiest May in airport history. Thanks for flying, Kansas City!

https://t.co/EOO6bvtjbc

[Kansas City International Airport @Fly_KansasCity]

We were excited today to send off passengers on the first-ever nonstop flight from Kansas City to Hollywood-Burbank, via Southwest Airlines! It's another great way to visit Los Angeles.

[Kansas City International Airport @Fly_KansasCity]

A @Boeing 777 just completed by @JetMidwest employees is ready for takeoff NONSTOP 7,286 miles from Kansas City to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia! The B777, tail number 9H-AZG, had 25,000 hours of major work, including going from 312 seats to 400. Track it!

https://t.co/tj3XLwV3Ys

[KC Downtown Airport @FlyMKC]

Citizens should not be concerned if they see fire and other activity at Downtown Airport in the next few days. It’s all about preparedness. @KCMOFireDept Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting division will host mutual aid training April 21-23 on a simulated aircraft. #ARFF

[Joe McBride @JoeKCI]

testing 123

[Kansas City International Airport @Fly_KansasCity]

At 1:46 pm today a 3.5 magnitude earthquake was reported near Ferrelview, just east of Kansas City International Airport. Some airport personnel report feeling the tremor. There is no observed damage. Inspections of the airfield and terminal are underway
https://t.co/CUyMmOb4zx

[Kansas City International Airport @Fly_KansasCity]

Good morning! Our Operations staff reported 1/8-mile visibility earlier this morning. There are no significant delays. Here comes the sun to burn off that fog! #KCwx

[Kansas City International Airport @Fly_KansasCity]

Kansas City International Airport January 2024 passenger traffic is up. Thanks for flying!

https://t.co/2gxC6itHKz

https://t.co/HQ5hplBubq

[Kansas City International Airport @Fly_KansasCity]

O.G. Bandits BBQ, the winner of the 2nd Made for Kansas City BBQ Championship, celebrated the start of a 1-year showcase at the airport with an official passing of the barbecue trophy from the 1st winner, Smoke 'n Magic.

https://t.co/pez4ReM2xT