The 10-building Bannister Federal Complex, located at 1500 E. Bannister Road, Kansas City, Missouri, was originally home to Kansas City’s premiere wooden racetrack.  Numerous early racecar derbies were held at the site.

The site gained a new importance during World War II.  Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, Senator Harry S. Truman broke ground on the complex on July 4, 1942.  Construction began on the large facility and became home to Pratt and Whitney, manufacturer of airplane engines.

Following the victory in Japan, the plant was closed and sat vacant until 1949, when Westinghouse leased space to build jet engines, many of which were used in the Korean conflict.  Today, the complex serves as a home for many federal agencies.

The Kansas City South Field Office, located in Building 50 of the Bannister Federal Complex, invites its tenants to explore the variety of amenities the property has to offer, listed below.

The most recent Tenant Satisfaction Survey indicates that 90 percent of Bannister tenants are satisfied with the Kansas City South Field Office and the Bannister Federal Complex.  The field office would like to thank each tenant that completed the survey. The field office utilizes the information obtained from the survey to make changes that will lead to greater customer satisfaction. 

General Building Information

Hours of Operation

The Bannister Federal Complex is open 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.  Visitors must have a valid ID and must register at the security office before being granted entry.  Visitors must have an escort at all times.

Parking

The Bannister Federal Complex offers multiple parking lots, some of which are reserved for specific agencies or individuals.  Open lots are located at the north and west sides of the complex.  Access to a reserved space requires agency approval and completion of the appropriate parking form, which can be obtained from the Kansas City South Field Office.

Construction Projects

The Kansas City South Field Office is excited to be involved in the construction of the new skylight.  The skylight is located at the entrance to the Plaza Level Auditorium, Building 1.  The skylight measures 40’x 80’, and extends above the existing Bannister Complex roof.  A corridor will be constructed in order for all tenants to enjoy the natural light that will compliment the existing warehouse space.  The field office would like to thank the tenants for their patience with this project, which is scheduled for completion in the spring.  Photos of the construction are available in the library section of this page.

News and Events

An informational kiosk will soon be located in the Mall level, outside of the cafeteria.  The kiosk will provide important information regarding ongoing projects within the Bannister Federal Complex.

Building Amenities

Cafeteria

The cafeteria is located in the Mall Level of building 1.  Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 6:30-9:30 a.m. for breakfast and 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for lunch. 

Barber Shop

Located in the Mall Level of building 1, the Barber Shop provides haircuts for both military and civilians.  Operating hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  Walk-ins are welcome. 
Civilian Haircut = $12.00
Military Haircut = $8.00

Snack Shop

The snack shop sells a variety of snacks in addition to sundries such as greeting cards, magazines and lottery tickets.  Located in the Mall Level of building 1, the Snack Shop operates Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Fitness Center

The fitness center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Guests must have an electronically activated ID card to enter the facility, and are required to attend a short orientation before initial use of the center.  Orientations are given at 9:00 a.m. on Monday mornings.  The fitness center is located in the Basement Level of Building 1.

Mazuma Credit Union

The Mazuma Credit Union is located in the Mall Level of building 1, and operates Monday – Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

TEAM Store

GSA Heartland Associates are welcome to visit the TEAM Store to redeem their TEAM Store tickets.  Associates can select from a variety of GSA products.  Hours of operation are Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  The TEAM Store is located in the Mall Level of building 1.

AAFES Store

The AAFES Store is open to military personnel only.  Patrons must have a military ID to purchase goods.  The store, located in the Mall Level of building 1, provides various foods and sundries, and is open Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

AlphaPointe

The AlphaPointe store offers office supplies and related items for sale to Purchase Card holders.  The store is located in the Mall Level of building 1, and operates Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Shoemaster

The Shoemaster shine station is located in the Mall Level of building 1.  Shoemaster provides both polishing and repair services on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
Shoes = $3.50
Boots = $5.50