San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) is a bustling small airport on the central coast of California. Nestled between the beach, farmland, and award-winning wineries, SBP has served the San Luis Obispo community since 1939, opening a brand-new terminal in 2017. But don’t be fooled into thinking things are “SLO” around the airfield: the airport was ranked one of the fastest-growing airports in 2018 by Airports Council International–North America. In 2022, SBP set a new record by welcoming 553,425 passengers. The airport’s remarkable growth bolsters the region’s economy—with SBP having an incredible $85.24 million impact on San Luis Obispo County each year. The airport creates 562 full-time jobs directly on the airport, and supports a total of 871 full-time jobs in the region. More information can be found at sloairport.com.
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Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County AirportSanta Rosa, CAThe Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport (STS) is located in the heart of Wine Country, 55 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. The Airport is named after Charles M. Schulz, the famed cartoonist of the Peanuts comic strip, who lived in Santa Rosa for more than 30 years. The Airport's logo features Snoopy, clad in World War I flying-ace attire, sitting atop his doghouse.
Read moreSTS is the only commercial service airport between the San Francisco Bay Area to the south, Sacramento to the east, and Arcata-Eureka to the north. This location makes STS a major point of access for visitors to Sonoma County and neighboring wine country communities, resorts, and businesses. STS’s primary service area includes Sonoma, Lake, and Mendocino counties, and parts of Marin and Napa counties. The availability of direct and connecting routes through STS provides the community an alternative to driving the distance to the nearby larger airports like SFO, SMF, or OAK, which are each located about 75 miles from STS. TSTS has flights with Alaska Airlines to Los Angeles, Burbank, Orange County, San Diego, Portland, and Seattle; American Airlines to Dallas and Phoenix Sky Harbor; Avelo Airlines to Burbank and Las Vegas; United Airlines to San Francisco and Denver (resumes in January 2023); and aha! (operated by ExpressJet) to Reno. STS has also historically provided the community with connections through major hub airports such as SFO and LAX. In addition to commercial flights, the Airport serves a growing population of general aviation activities including corporate and business flying. In recent years, the Airport has seen an uptick in passenger numbers, and is currently undergoing a $30 million Terminal Improvement and Modernization Project. The project includes 33,000 square feet of new construction and 7,000 square feet of renovated space. Construction is anticipated to be completed by spring 2023. For additional information about STS, please visit FlySTS.com. | Phoenix Sky Harbor International AirportPhoenix, AZ |
Sacramento International AirportSacramento, CARead moreLocated 12 miles from Downtown Sacramento, SMF served more than 9,702,030 total passengers in 2021 and serviced 38 airports in the US and Mexico on 12 different airlines. SMF not only serves the Sacramento-area, but is a convenient gateway to all that northern California has to offer. Popular destinations like Napa, Sonoma, the Bay Area and Lake Tahoe are between a one- or two-hour drive away. Renamed Sacramento International Airport in the 1990s, SMF has been a leader in airport innovation. Its consolidated rental car terminal was the first of its kind in the nation to put all rental car companies in one building, streamlining operations. Its second terminal, Terminal B, was replaced in 2011 as part of a $1.03 billion modernization project, meeting the rising demand for passenger services. The airport’s design conveys a sense of place reflective of the Sacramento region’s personality and attributes. Qualities like the outdoors, diversity and a pioneering spirit as well as the city’s place as the state capital are all incorporated throughout the airport. These traits are reflected through design, art and the local shops and restaurants that make SMF truly unique. | Palm Springs International AirportPalm Springs, CARead moreLocated on 930 acres only two miles from Downtown Palm Springs, PSP serves over two million total passengers per year with 14 year-round routes and 35 routes throughout the US and Canada on 11 airlines during the Coachella Valley’s primary tourist season. PSP not only serves the tourist mecca of the Coachella Valley, but it is also the closest commercial service airport to the world-famous Joshua Tree National Park, a short one-hour drive from PSP. Palm Springs International Airport provides easy access to Big Bear Lake and ski resorts, a variety of hiking opportunities in the San Jacinto Mountains with access to the Pacific Crest Trail, and it is only a short drive to the winery rich valleys and hills of Temecula. PSP, the only commercial service airport in the Coachella Valley, offers a variety of businesses such as FBOs, a flight school, SkyWest Airlines maintenance facility, US Customs for General Aviation, and the world-class Palm Springs Air Museum. The airport has two parallel runways, with its primary runway being 10,000 feet long and 150 feet wide. For more information on Palm Springs International Airport please visit flyPSP.com. |
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| Phoenix-Mesa Gateway AirportMesa, AZPhoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (Gateway Airport) is a 3,000-acre thriving regional airport located in the dynamic Phoenix East Valley. The airport is served by three commercial airlines – Allegiant, Swoop, and WestJet – offering nonstop service to more than 45 popular destinations across the U.S. and Canada. Gateway Airport welcomes approximately two million total passengers each year and provides high value and convenience for greater Phoenix air travelers and easy access for sun-seeking visitors. Read moreGateway Airport is home to industry leaders Cessna, Embraer, Able Aerospace Services-A Textron Company, as well as other aviation-related companies. The airport also has several pilot training schools and a growing number of corporate aircraft tenants. The airport’s impressive airfield has three, 10,000-FT runways and associated infrastructure capable of handling a very diverse and active mix of aircraft. During the past decade, Gateway Airport has seen a significant amount of private investment in large corporate hangars, global headquarters, and airport hotels. SkyBridge Arizona is a 360-acre master development focusing on logistics and domestic/international air cargo. GatewayEast is a 400-acre mixed use non-aeronautical development strategically located adjacent to two major highway systems in the growing Phoenix East Valley. |
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