Terminal reopens at KCI as authorities investigate possible threat

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KQTV) -- Sections of the terminal at Kansas City International Airport were evacuated Sunday afternoon for a 'potential threat.'

The Kansas City Aviation Department said it is aware of the situation as authorities are investigating the situation.

"The Kansas City Aviation Department is aware of a situation at Kansas City International Airport (MCI). As a precaution, the department has evacuated sections of the Airport Terminal. Airport Police are working with the FBI to substantiate any potential threat."

In a statement, the FBI said the agency is aware of the incident and personnel are working with airport and law enforcement to determine the credibility of the threat.

The airport announced around 2:00 p.m. that the terminal has reopened.

At this time, there is no additional information on the nature of the threat.

This is a developing story. Stay with KQ2 as more details become available.