Kansas City International Airport New Single Terminal
Project Name
New Single Terminal
Size (sq ft)
1,000,000
HEI Project Profile - Long
The new Kansas City International Airport (KCI) Terminal and Garage facility is a spotlight for impactful development. The single terminal features 39 gates with the potential to expand to 42 gates. The project included demolition of the current three-terminal layout to consolidate all operations under one roof. Henderson Engineers worked closely with MEP Design-Build contractors to help control costs and quality while expediting the design and construction schedule. We provided telecom design services including: security systems, public address systems, building systems integrations, and fire alarms. We conducted studies and evaluations of the existing central plant, electrical utility, and the FAA-required cooling tower plume to understand the facility’s existing infrastructure. On top of that, we provided simulation and modeling for daylighting, glare, energy usage, airflow, and building envelope performance. These efforts helped to improve the passenger experience by increasing natural light without negatively impacting the temperature within the structure. The project achieved LEED Gold certification and Henderson performed advanced modeling in energy and carbon usage to facilitate the development of the roof, wall, window, lighting, and heating and air conditioning systems that are simplistic and effective in achieving optimized performance. Additionally, the project recycled 98% of the materials from the demolition of the existing facility, eliminating additional carbon being created. A single terminal is being constructed that will feature 39 gates at opening with potential to expand to 42 gates. The new Kansas City International Airport (KCI) will include demolition of the current three-terminal format and consolidate all operations into one volume at the single terminal. Henderson Engineers is partnered with SOM and Clark on this project, working closely together to help control costs and quality, while expediting the design and construction schedule. Our teams are working collaboratively together to select the right materials, design for labor savings and installation efficiencies, coordinate pre-fab construction, focus on just-in-time delivery, and deliver early packages for schedule control. The project has been a great success. We are also providing technology design services including; security systems, public address systems, building systems integrations, and fire alarms. We’re conducting studies and evaluations of the existing central plant, electrical utility, and the FAA required cooling tower plume study to understand the facility’s existing infrastructure capital. Henderson is also providing simulation and modeling for daylighting, glare, energy usage, airflow, and building envelope performance. These efforts will improve the passenger experience by increasing natural light without negatively impacting the temperature within the structure. The new facility is a spotlight for impactful sustainable development. It’s a cornerstone in regional development and showcases a number of sustainable features. The facility is being designed to LEED Gold standards and will be the first airport to incorporate induction charging for the all-electric shuttle bus fleet reducing emissions and carbon footprint in addition to being supplied with renewable energy from the utility provider’s nearby solar and wind farm. PARKING GARAGE The new Kansas City International Airport (KCI) Terminal and Parking Garage facility is a spotlight for impactful development. The single terminal features 39 gates with potential to expand to 42 gates. The project included demolition of the current three-terminal layout to consolidate all operations under one roof. Next to the terminal is a seven-story, 6,200 car parking garage to accommodate travelers, including electric vehicle charging stations.
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