Tag Archives: Eugene Airport

Airports in Eugene, Redmond came roaring back from the pandemic 

It took nearly three years for national air travel to rebound from COVID-19, and some airports – notably Portland – are still reporting passenger volumes far below pre-pandemic numbers. Oregon’s regional airports have fared much, much better. It only took about 15 months for Redmond, Eugene and Medford to return to 2019 travel numbers. And though Medford […]
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On The Move: Transportation Projects and Upgrades in Our Region

This week on Oregon On The Record, we talked with transportation experts about expansion plans, maintenance plans, and political plans to improve and enhance how we move people and goods throughout western and central Oregon. We talked with the Executive Director about the hundreds of millions of dollars in expansion plans at Eugene Airport; we […]
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Study recommends expansion of the Eugene Airport

A study is recommending the Eugene Airport spend up to $272 million to address overcrowding. Last year, the Eugene Airport served 30% more passengers than in 2019, according to city estimates. This follows the recruitment of new airlines, including Southwest. However, airport director Cathryn Stephens said the facility is now at capacity, and it struggles […]
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Eugene Airport: New concourse, larger baggage claim recommended

A facilities and infrastructure consulting firm has recommended up to $272 million in upgrades at Eugene Airport including a new concourse, improvements to Concourse A to allow for bigger planes, and additional space for ticketing and gate seating. Eugene’s airport terminal reached full capacity in September 2021, said Airport Director Cathryn Stephens, and the city […]
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New Year politics: 20 questions for 2023

Less than two weeks left in 2022, but all the political questions that were answered by the November vote open doors on what will happen in 2023 and 2024. Some questions we’ll find the answers to in coming days, weeks and months: Source: New Year politics: 20 questions for 2023 | News | oregoncapitalinsider.com

Eugene Airport sees growth since pandemic, adds new routes

The Eugene Airport has had a noticeable increase in business since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing in more travelers who might otherwise go to Portland for a flight, according to director Cathryn Stephens. In August, the airport had around 32% more passengers in 2022 compared to 2021, Stephens said. For October, the airport […]
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New flight from Eugene/Cascades/Oregon Coast to Reno-Tahoe is coming soon

ExpressJet Airlines has announced the launch of short, nonstop flights between Eugene/Cascades/Oregon Coast and Reno-Tahoe International Airport, starting Nov. 1, 2021. Flights will operate each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, departing Eugene Airport at 12:35 p.m. PT and arriving in Reno-Tahoe at 2 p.m. PT. The nonstop flight is 1 hour and 25 minutes, the company […]
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Southwest begins nonstop flights from Las Vegas and Oakland to Eugene

The Eugene Airport welcomed its first Southwest Airline flight Sunday from Las Vegas, beginning regular service to both Las Vegas and Oakland, California. After landing, the airport celebrated the airline’s addition by shooting red-, blue- and yellow-dyed water over the airplane with firetrucks as the plane rolled to the gate. Source: Southwest begins nonstop flights from Las […]
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Federal Aviation Administration awarded nearly $7 million to Eugene Airport

Of the Eugene Airport’s total $6,953,981, roughly $510,000 will go toward assisting in-terminal concessions. Source: Federal Aviation Administration awarded nearly $7 million to Eugene Airport

Eugene airport to receive ‘much needed’ $5.5 million grant

Eugene will be getting a $5.5 million federal grant to help rebuild a runway and make lighting and taxiway improvements at Mahlon Sweet Field, Oregon’s two senators announced Friday. Source: Eugene airport to receive ‘much needed’ $5.5 million grant