Oct 18 2024
Our airport cut the ceremonial ribbon Thursday morning for the newly renovated general aviation terminal. More than a hundred people gathered for the event. Speeches were made, goodies devoured, and a ribbon cut.
The general aviation terminal (also known as the GA terminal) is where privately owned aircraft load and unload passengers at the airport. It’s also where those aircraft are fueled and serviced. It’s separate from the airline terminal that most people are familiar with.
The GA terminal was built in 1990 and was too small for current demand. The remodel and expansion project makes the building more efficient and gives GA customers more space and amenities. Improvements include updated restrooms, expansion of the administration area and pilot lounge, and the addition of a large public community room.
We're sometimes asked why private plane owners should have such a nice facility. One reason is from the perspective of regional business development and retention.
When expanding their companies, business leaders typically use GA flights to visit communities that they might expand in. When they arrive in Springfield, this building is one of the first things they see. It makes a positive, forward-looking statement about our community.
The general aviation terminal (also known as the GA terminal) is where privately owned aircraft load and unload passengers at the airport. It’s also where those aircraft are fueled and serviced. It’s separate from the airline terminal that most people are familiar with.
The GA terminal was built in 1990 and was too small for current demand. The remodel and expansion project makes the building more efficient and gives GA customers more space and amenities. Improvements include updated restrooms, expansion of the administration area and pilot lounge, and the addition of a large public community room.
We're sometimes asked why private plane owners should have such a nice facility. One reason is from the perspective of regional business development and retention.
When expanding their companies, business leaders typically use GA flights to visit communities that they might expand in. When they arrive in Springfield, this building is one of the first things they see. It makes a positive, forward-looking statement about our community.
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