Central Nebraska Regional Airport Announces Another Record-Breaking Month 

Grand Island, Neb. – Central Nebraska Regional Airport reported a total of 6,489 enplanements for the month of June making it the largest June on record for the airport. The previous record occurred in June 2016 with 6,294 enplanements.  

Allegiant Air added a third flight each week from Grand Island (GRI) to Mesa Gateway (AZA) last December which has been the catalyst for record breaking numbers this year. 

Hall County Airport Authority Executive Director, Mike Olson, said, “So far this year, 5 out of 6 months are record-breaking and we are on pace to break the 2019 record.” 

Due to demand, American Airlines, operated by SkyWest, has issued larger jets to service GRI to Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) as well. The larger jets begin August 6, 2025. The upgrade to a CRJ900 jet will allow 10 more passengers per flight. This includes 12 first-class seats and 63 main cabin seats. 

Allegiant Air flies twice weekly out of Grand Island to Las Vegas (LAS) and Mesa (IWA). American Airlines flies twice daily to Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) allowing Grand Island area residents access to almost anywhere in the world from the Central Nebraska Regional Airport.

To purchase flights for your next getaway to Mesa, Las Vegas, or Dallas/Ft. Worth and beyond, visit FlyGrandIsland.com.