# @thekansascitystar on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CrZQcDMokz0
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/18810605-thekansascitystar-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-04-23T22:00:05.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Kansas City Star (@thekansascitystar) — https://gondola.cc/thekansascitystar

## Caption

Kyle Rohde did what airport officials have asked Kansas Citians to do when he picked up a friend at the new terminal at KCI Airport late one night this past week.

The Northland resident parked in the “pretty full” cell phone lot at the airport and only headed to the terminal after his friend had landed and was ready to be picked up at the curb. Still Rohde waited and waited as traffic backed up into the arrivals area of the terminal.

Once again, too many cars were stopped, waiting at the curb for travelers to come out. It’s a problem that popped up the first day the new terminal opened nearly two months ago and has frustrated Kansas Citians ever since.

Now with the NFL Draft scheduled to bring crowds to Kansas City next week, some have wondered if KCI airport is actually ready for a big event. As many as 300,000 people are expected to attend the three-day event.

Former Chiefs offensive lineman Mitchell Schwartz this week tweeted that he was worried after picking someone up from the new terminal on Thursday morning.

“Terrible design, and no one is forcing drivers to make loops and/or go to the cell lot,” Schwartz wrote on Twitter. “Draft is going to be a NIGHTMARE there. Will be an absolute zoo.”

Learn more about KCI’s pickup issues & NFL Draft preparations at the link in our bio.
 
📸: kctammy

#KansasCity #KCIAirport #NFLDraft2023 #Travel

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