MCI security line layout changed

The Kansas City Aviation Department has made changes to its security queue line inside Kansas City International Airport (MCI) after over a year of review of traveler movement and operational data.

The new layout will centralize the entry point for most travelers, placing the general boarding, TSA Precheck, TSA touchless ID and one of the two ADA accessible lanes next to each other near the midpoint of the check in hall. New signage at the entrance identifies where travelers should enter and metal stanchion were installed to create a more permanent structure to the line layout.

These changes expand the size of the general boarding section to better accommodate high volume crowds like holiday periods and anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026™ traffic.

CLEAR customers will continue to have their entry lanes be on either end of the security queuing area.

"The Kansas City Aviation department is always reviewing operational plans to see where improvements can be made" says Melissa Cooper, Director of Aviation. "Changing the security queue layout is a simple change that will improve our team's ability to manage high volume days and ensure all travelers have a first class experience every step of the way inside Kansas City International Airport."

Local representatives for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), VMD Corp, which handles the screening for MCI, and the Airlines that serve the airport were consulted when determining the new layout to ensure the changes were beneficial for all parties.