| At Muskegon County Airport
you will avoid the hassles that are common at big city airports. Ample parking is
available right next to the terminal building, and our parking fees are the lowest in West
Michigan. With only a short walk from your car to the ticket counter and boarding gates,
you can arrive closer to your flight time and get back home quickly when you return. Connections — Muskegon County Airport has the regional services
of two major airlines, Northwest and Midwest. Muskegon travelers have
direct access to two of the world’s busiest hubs, Detroit and Milwaukee
allowing consumers to connect with just one stop to almost every large city in America and
many overseas destinations.
Safety — Here are
some safety facts about the airlines serving Muskegon County Airport.
Muskegon’s regional airlines have an outstanding
safety record that rivals that of larger airlines.
The new generation of regional aircraft like the ones
operated in Muskegon incorporate state-of-the-art technology and are newer than many of
the large jets flown by other airlines.
All of the regional airliners serving Muskegon are powered
by jet engines, except these jet engines turn propellers.
 Regional airline flight crews are
skilled, highly trained and meet the same FAA licensing requirements as crews flying large
jet aircraft. Muskegon’s regional airlines are large sophisticated organizations
operating hundreds of flights daily to dozens of cities nationwide.
Economic Benefits —
 The Muskegon County Airport
generates a significant amount of economic activity. In addition to providing airline
services to area travelers, its facilities serve to support companies that produce goods
and services in the Muskegon area. It is estimated that the Muskegon County Airport has an
economic impact on its service area of approximately $27 million annually. Owned and
operated by Muskegon County, the airport ranks eighth out of 32 airports statewide in
total aircraft operations.
 Companies located at
Muskegon County Airport employ over 200 people and it is estimated that the airport
generates an additional 400 jobs in the local area indirectly.
The Airport Business Park located adjacent to the Muskegon
County Airport is an additional source of economic activity. The 200 acre Business Park is
a Verizon SmartPark and is eventually expected to employ over 4,000 people.For more information visit the Muskegon County Airport Business Park web page.
 The Muskegon County
Airport is also the home of the Muskegon Air Fair. This premiere air show is in its
twentieth year of operation. The Air Fair attracts 100,000 people to the Muskegon area
annually.
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Muskegon County Airport
