Just got a 2023 Solis 59PX - and found your video - Thanks so much for your clear video on how to do this. We'll have to watch for you guys on the road!

I use the bustang frequently and I love it. I know this sounds weird but I guess a positive of the bus being full is the fact that so many people are using it instead of driving 😂. Great blog btw

how was the experience in the denver union station

thanks for shareing planning on useing the bus stang soon

Not leaving my bag at the gate, unless I'm on the way home.

I love new airports! This is like a compact version of salt lake airport

Beautiful! Brings back a lot of memories, I lived in Durango,CO for 17 years. How does the Solis do at elevation, engine/drive wise?

Well done on the race, brutal conditions. I get winded pedaling 5 miles on the Rock. What do you teach if you don’t mind me asking?

Hi, just found your channel and oh so excited to find a fellow ‘Middle of Nowhere’ person. We actually live just down the road in LSMO but used to live in Crestwood right off the trolley trail. Anyway, digging all the Solis content. May I ask, what are the seat covers you are using for the front driver/passenger seats? TY Can’t wait to watch so more.

Love the microwave addition. Beautifully done. Do you travel with it up there? Or, carry it in the garage area (other?) & put it up once you park. Thanks for the great overview & ideas. 😊

Great video!! This place looks great! Can I ask what site you stayed in? I'd love to stay here... but would love a great spot. We have a camper van.

I discovered the Bustang service on the net recently have been wonder about some of the details, around Breckenridge and other parts of Colorado. Very usefull video.

Looks like a Buc-ee's wanna be. I vote the Beaver 100%.

Awesome Clip. Especially those beautiful, beautiful gentle giants. Budweiser Clydesdales. Awesome ❤❤

Kansas City Architect here, and I've had several opportunities to be involved with the planning, construction, and appointments of the new terminal. I was on a team the was part of the original three teams that competed to design/build the facility. Even though our team did not win, I was able to participate in a special community input meeting where we directly contributed to early design refinement with the winning project designers. That way good ideas form all the local participants were retained. This aspect of inclusive participation and strong local representation is one the best aspects of the project. In comes through in many ways, some obvious (like the local art work and restaurants) and some more subtle (such as the emphasis of close proximity between parking and your gate) all wrapped in a modern and clean design. I also have a Masters in Civil Engineering and have taken classes in airport design and I would give the new KCI/MCI terminal a score of 87/100. A few items that the project designers took (or didn't take) from design phase suggestions (which are great to see in your video) include: 1:08 - Dedicated oversized vehicle entry point. This was first envisioned as upper level entry point modeled off the parking garage at Indianapolis which did not accommodate larger vehicles, like vans or larger trucks, which would lead to blockages. I had suggested they provide multiple entry points to the garage aligned more to the eastern side. Glad to see that was adopted. 3:47 - Unfortunately, and unlike the old terminals, one must traverse across the drop-off lanes and still exposed to precipitation to enter the main concourse. Yes, you could go down to the pick-up level and then back up - but it is too bad they didn't extend a canopy just a bit more to have at least the crossing points covered. The old terminal's parking was mostly below grade with only the roof parking level with the drop off. Meaning that after you entered the garage you could stay covered and walk all the way into the terminal under the drive and right into the concourse. 4:07 - Yes, it is short, however the argument is that now the departure drop off and the arrival pick up are on dissimilar levels. So, it is twice the apparent length. Technically it is still shorter than the original terminal, at 1400 ft of curb on two levels vs. 2000 ft of one of the horseshoe older terminals, but it is divided by function, which is better slightly. 6:36 - Believe it or not, but the original plans did not have any food outlets in the check-in concourse. The plan was to have vending machine bays at most. The fact that they have a single Dunkin is sort of sad (and like others have said, it should have been a local company). They really have a focus of putting ALL the services they can BEHIND the security which "locks out" all of us who come to the airport without a boarding pass from those amenities. At least we got them to add something, even if it is a Dunkin. 7:35 - Want to know why you didn't realize there were restrooms in the check-in concourse ? Because they were a last moment addition to the floor plan. We pointed out that the tiny set of toilets that were originally planned (the hidden ones you finally found) were not enough. That second set at the north end were part of our suggestions. I am so glad they added those. Yes, the facility has a massive number of modern and clean toilets (including non-gender specific private ones) but nearly ALL of them are behind security in the original plans. So glad they saw the logic in our comments about moving a few more "out front" for the rest of us who don't have a plane ticket. And yes, the signage needs some help. 14:25 - Correct, you get off from a domestic flight and go down to the baggage claim. But remember to get any food/drink on that side of security because as soon as you pass through those class one-way doors you are no longer secure. You will note that there is one escalator going up to help those who mistakenly go down and would find themselves stuck at the exit doors. 16:29 - Many of us wanted the fenced dog area, so glad they went with it. 17:24 - Yeah, the elevator allotment is a little confusing. 18:25 - Yes, the local flavor is done well for an airport. Supposedly, there will a rail system to downtown in the distant future. The "station" is planned to be along the east facade of the parking garage (space shown at 20:01) We will see how the goes however... Trivia: Did you know that early scheme drawings had envisioned a giant water fountain / feature where that big metal and light "fountain" is located? Yeah, they abandoned it when they realized from talking with other airports that have them, that it is a maintenance and upkeep nightmare. Plus the sound a fountain that size would make would be deafening in the hard surface box that the terminal ended up becoming. Did you happen to see any of the terrazzo details salvaged from the original Terminal A ? I believe they were able to retain around 40 of them. Anyway - great video and nice walk-through. I am so glad that you mentioned the things that both work and don't work. Yes, KC now has a modern (post 9-11) airport. I really liked you observations as a person simulating the actual use of the terminal.

What time security check open in morning,I have flight at 6am in morning,I not sure security check will be open at 4am???thank.

thank you SO much filming this!!! This helps calm my anxiety for flying by myself for the first time. I’ve gone on multiple flights with other people but never alone! this helps tremendously 🤍

All airline check-ins under a single roof? Bravo!! 👏🏽👏🏽 I experienced that in the new Middle Eastern airports (Istanbul, Doha) and Thailand’s biggest airport and I loved it. Glad KCI airport adopted it!

If the new KCI airport is supposed to represent a great leap forward in design and convenience, bring back the old tried and true airport. The boxy blase design of the "new" airport has the artistic appeal of an "updated" East German hotel from years ago. Instead of hiring a Las Vegas architect to inspire airport afficinados and the younger generation about flight, a boxy strip mall bank look was created. Parking lot pick up arrival logistic bottleneck hassles are the norm at popular times. The rudest "public servant" airport cops on the planet outside of NYC and Chicago bark and growl at the public stuck in these bottlenecks trying to pick up arriving passengers. Was anticipating a major renovation and World class airport design. Only Pete Buttigiieg under Brandon with his legendary ineptitude around transportation issues could have designed a more "much ado about nothing airport experience." So much potential so much hype but like the Royal or Oakland As in late August baseball you can't charge overpriced stadium parking and overpriced peanuts and beer and expect the public to jump for joy. So much potential yet so little joy, or as the French say the blase feel of buyers remorse no matter how much hype in the press media propaganda. "Feedback is the breakfast of champions." Business philosopher Jim Rohn

Great name for your van.

Thank you for sharing your adventure

Love that microwave stand mod! Something like this should really be standard equipment from WGO.

Buc ees in Sevierville is now the biggest on. It opened just a few weeks ago. Before that it was the one in new Braunfels

39 gates? Are you sure this is not Des Moines. Looks really small.

Sorry, it's not a new airport. It's still good old MCI that's been there like 50 years. Just a new terminal building...

Use jack stand for safety

Let the Mega Gas station wars begin! But honestly Buc-ees for the win. Bucees has better food, way more variety. Its twice as big, more gas pumps, more stores and Buccees brand is on everything and i mean everything, better branding.

Very nice. Where is the uber pickup?

I am surprised that you didn't talk about the most interesting and unique part of the airport - a gender neutral bathroom.

Need one showing how to pick up a passenger at the front doors.

Lol I thought u were going to say u didn't like it, as u seemed so non chalant. Good for you. Forgive me does anyone know if it comes with on-board gen. Or Any short class b that has please? Need for my pups. Thank you and see u down the road

I see yet more areas where they effed up on the design in addition to the big increase in walking times: Only one place to cross from the parking garage to departures, and it's exposed to the elements? You'd think they could cover it. Once in the lobby, it's just a big open space. The original KCI had places where you could sit which I appreciated when seeing off a friend. Now, I guess I walk them up to the TSA checkpoint and say "well, ok. Bye"

great video!

I haven't been there yet, but I do have plans to be there in a few weeks, but the only potential design flaw I see is the potential lack of space for tsa security lines.

Is there a designated parking area/space/floor for long term parking, such as for 5 days or one week like in old airport?

So I guess you have to have the rear van doors open to connect a hose to the city water connection.

Honestly the coolest place ever! So happy for you, always wanted to do an airport sim. I’ve only ever been picked for train station simulation. Thanks for sharing. What was your favorite part?!? Looking forward to more vlogs from you. 😊

Well now you can’t have someone come in and wait with you. They’re supposed to wait until you have your luggage before pulling around to help with the flow of traffic.

Thanks for the tour, I only live a few miles from the airport and hope to never visit this new airport! Next time someone wants a ride, I’ll be like call a cab!!!😅

Southwest and Spirit. NONONO NO!

Not a new airport. A new terminal at the existing field.

thanks for doing this! It's amazing that in all the info out there - your video FINALLY gave me a chance to actually see how to get from the garage to the terminal. I kept asking if there was a covered way to cross over. Like the old garage where you could park on the bottom level and take the tunnel to the terminal. It looks like level 3 is where you have to cross but even though it's short walk there is some exposure to the elements on a miserable weather day. I don't know if you can park on level1 - but on those days I guess you could cross over under cover and take an elevator up from baggage claim to check-in. Plus if you can park there on your return you are right near your car. Thanks Again

It’s not a new airport, it’s a new terminal. HUGE DIFFERENCE!! Same runways, same area, same boring city!!

St. Louis Lambert Airport KSTL is now a Ace Combat Airport, due to new Kansas City International Airport KMCI or KCI.

Very nice. The facade is beautiful- and that brings up the only issue I have. The parking garage blocks the view. Other than that, big improvement.

So, if you show up early to pick someone up, there is nowhere to eat except a donut shop .... all other eateries are past security ??? No way to access food unless you are a ticketed passenger that has gone though security ?? Guess I won't be going to the airport to catch a meal with friends who are traveling ? Hope you have an answer for this that I'm missing. Thanks.

The new Garage is Ugly as shit though.

Laura I'm glad KCI finally has a nice modern terminal now, It sure was needed; I'm old enough to remember when years ago, Kansas City's airport was downtown near the river, I had just gotten out of basic training, and I flew from Fort Leonard Wood to Kansas City Municipal airport; The terminal was crowded and dirty, what few restrooms it had, were dirty, but the thing I remember most about the old airport was the pay toilets. You had to have coins in your pocket to get the stall door open. When they built KCI it was a huge improvement and the terminal was very nice, until 9/11 happened, then the additional security caused the terminal to be inadequate because there just wasn't enough room.

I left by the old airport on February 14 and returned March 8th at 1:30 AM. I arrived at gate 66 and other than an automated small convenience store, all restaurants were closed. It was a long walk from my gate to baggage claim. As I was gone for 3 weeks, I did not park in the Parking Garage and live around 159th and Metcalf and wasn’t paying $100 to get home through Uber, so I waited until 6 AM for my ride to arrive. No public transportation is a big minus and as people arriving or leaving the airport by friends or relatives picking them up we’re greeted with long waits because people parked in the loading and unloading zones for 30 minutes, waiting for their pick up at baggage claim. Hopefully, with time, people will learn to wait parked at designated waiting zones. It’s nice to see the new airport have the overnight sleeping crowd.