Kansas City International Airport

November 21, 1972

Built at a cost of $250 million, Kansas City International Airport opens, featuring an innovative “Drive to Your Gate” design.

This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.