Willard Airport staff takes pride in working 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, creating an ideal environment for pilots, travelers, and airport employees. That work was validated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in April. Each year, the FAA inspects every commercial service airport in the country. Willard Airport […]
Continue ReadingNews Articles
New Rental Car Wash Facility
Construction is complete on the $2.3 million rental car service facility at Willard Airport. The “quick turnaround” facility is designed to expedite cleaning and maintenance processes, allowing for a faster turnaround time for the vehicles. After a customer returns a rental car, the company brings it to the quick turnaround facility. Rental car staff inspect […]
Continue ReadingSummer Travel Tips: Make Sure to Drop Your Bags On Time
Willard Airport will serve about 525 passengers per day, each day, this summer. Expect a busier terminal than you’ve seen for the last few years. And make sure to arrive early, because American will no longer accept any checked bags delivered 45 minutes, or less, before departure. If you aren’t checking a bag, make sure […]
Continue ReadingWillard Records Best Year Since Pre-Pandemic
Data has just been released for calendar year 2022, and Willard Airport saw 120,529 passengers travel through its gates – the highest number since before the pandemic. 15,000 more passengers used Willard in 2022 than in 2021. American filled its highest percentage of seats since it began serving the Airport more than 60 years ago. […]
Continue ReadingBigger Planes Are Here!
As of this month, all American Airlines flights at Willard Airport are operated by “two-class” aircraft, with bigger cabins and more seats. All flights now feature first class, main cabin extra, and economy class, giving you more choices when you travel, and offering generous upgrade opportunities for the more frequent fliers. The new planes are […]
Continue ReadingLetter from the Executive Director – May 2023
Willard Airport is gearing up for a busy summer – one of the busiest in the last decade. With new, larger jets now operating all flights, American Airlines will offer approximately 50% more seats than the last couple of summers. TSA checkpoints will be busy, make sure to check-in and drop off your checked baggage […]
Continue Reading
