This fall, Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) is gearing up for a busy season. Starting in October, FLG will expand its flight schedule with one new route and several additional flights on existing routes. The updated flight schedule includes up to three daily flights to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), up to five daily flights to Phoenix (PHX), and a new, weekly seasonal flight to Los Angeles (LAX) every Saturday. These additional flights signal a positive shift for our community, reflecting progress in … [Read more...] about Fall at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is Set to Take Off
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Enhancements Underway at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Improve Traveler Experience
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport has recently undergone significant maintenance, with renovations still in progress to enhance the traveler experience. Both the interior and exterior of the terminal building have been repainted, and maintenance of the fire suppression system is nearing completion. Replacement entry doors and carpeting in the foyer have been installed, and updates to wayfinding signage and lighting are currently underway. To minimize disruption, all work is being done at night. Terminal … [Read more...] about Enhancements Underway at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Improve Traveler Experience
Flagstaff Airport Officials Aiming to Land More Airlines
Flagstaff airport officials are facing headwinds in their efforts to lure airlines and more travel routes to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. They have been working to bring additional service to Flagstaff one year after United Airlines discontinued its flights between Flagstaff and Denver. American Airlines is the sole air carrier serving Flagstaff, with up to eight daily flights to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Brian Gall, Flagstaff airport … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Airport Officials Aiming to Land More Airlines
Improvements, Parking Changes Made at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
This fall, Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is proudly commemorating 75 years of exceptional achievements in aviation! Established in 1948 on a 795-acre parcel of U.S. Forest Service land, Flagstaff Pulliam Airport has undergone significant expansion and enhancement since its inception. In 1969, the original runway was extended to an impressive 7,000 feet and broadened to a width of 150 feet. In 2007, it was further extended to its present length of 8,800 feet. The journey of maintaining an airport … [Read more...] about Improvements, Parking Changes Made at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
Airport Improvement Projects Scheduled for This Year
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) experienced its third busiest year for passenger travel in 2022. Eager to keep up with the growing demand of passenger travel, as well as serving as the hub for passenger, air freight, public safety flights and other transportation services in Northern Arizona, FLG has multiple improvement projects planned in 2023 to continue to meet the needs of residents and visitors. The most noticeable change at FLG in 2023 will be the opening of an additional parking lot … [Read more...] about Airport Improvement Projects Scheduled for This Year
Mountain Line Pilot Program Offering Airport Transportation
Mountain Line is launching a grant-funded microtransit pilot program offering on-demand transportation between Flagstaff Pulliam Airport and any destination in the Flagstaff city limits for $2 a ride. Mountain Line GO! Airport began service on March 1, using Mountain Line’s smaller paratransit vans to give a flexible transportation option that does not run on a regular schedule or route. Riders may download the Mountain Line GO! app, request a ride at the desired time, and if a vehicle is … [Read more...] about Mountain Line Pilot Program Offering Airport Transportation
Reducing Health Risks While Flying
Booking flights out of smaller airports where there are fewer people is one way I reduce health risks while flying. Further, small aircraft typically service airports like Prescott Regional Airport and Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. With fewer people aboard these regional jets, I believe someone with COVID-19 is less likely to be on the flight. I’ve flown more than 70 legs during the pandemic and have - so far - avoided illness. Here are more ways that I protect myself: Selecting Your Seat You … [Read more...] about Reducing Health Risks While Flying
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport: A Look Back, A Look Forward
When I look back on the first three quarters of 2021, it is with mixed feelings. If we took out the previous two years and looked at our passenger numbers, it was a very good year. Having said that, there were far too many challenges that dim that optimism. We, like all businesses in our community, faced staffing shortages. One of our most important business partners, the rental cars, could not get enough staff and faced their car shortage head on. The airlines faced major staff shortages … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Pulliam Airport: A Look Back, A Look Forward
Growth Continues for Flagstaff Airport
At the beginning of 2020, things were looking promising for Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. It had just come off its best ever year, with a historic 124,000 enplanements in 2019, about 50,000 more than in any previous year. Then the pandemic hit and as the country shut down, the numbers plummeted. Instead of planning for new flights, the airport was looking for ways to assist businesses operating in the terminal. Now as people feel free to move about the country again, Airport Director Barney … [Read more...] about Growth Continues for Flagstaff Airport
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport Receiving Grant
Our community has demonstrated an economic need and a desire for direct airline service beyond Phoenix. As a result, we have been awarded an $800,000 grant to help us bring in a second air service or have our current airline provide additional destinations out of Flagstaff. In the two years that Horizon Air served Flagstaff to Los Angeles, the passenger count grew from 44,000 passengers to 65,000 passengers. After the loss of Horizon Air, securing a secondary air service became one of the … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Pulliam Airport Receiving Grant
