KCI Named Top 10 Airport in the United States

The Kansas City International Airport was named a top 10 airport in the US in 2025 by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards.

• Flying High: The World’s Best Awards are determined by 180,000+ T+L readers and feature categories like hotels & spas, islands & parks, cities, safari & tours, transportation, and cruises. KCI landed at No. 10 of the Best U.S. Airports with a reader score of 77.35. The Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport in Warwick, RI was named the No. 1 airport in the U.S. in 2025.

• Flyover City: The new terminal at KCI has gained national and international attention since opening in February of 2023. It’s earned praise for its modern design and accessibility, specialty rooms like the Kansas City Air Travel Experience and Variety KC Inclusive Play Zone, and its all-new Guest Pass Program which allows non-ticketed guests access to the terminal beyond security.

See all the World’s Best Award winners for 2025 from Travel + Leisure HERE.

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