Despite its small size and distant location a dozen miles south of downtown St. George, the city’s airport garners high marks from many users for its aesthetics, parking and ease of access.
Renderings of improvements to St. George Regional Airport.
“I never once had a bad experience at St. George’s airport,” the Ivins resident said. “It’s beautiful, efficient and easy to use. The parking is good, and it’s a quick shot home.” Unlike other Utah airports to that received state money, city officials say, St. George’s airport was built and improved with city, county and FAA funds.
Airport manager Richard Stehmeier said the area often threatens to exceed capacity, especially if there is a flight delay and passengers merge with those awaiting later flights. The upgrade would join the existing secure area on the ground floor with what is now a second-floor viewing area, adding another 70 to 100 seats and bumping up the square footage of the area by 4,500 to 6,000 square feet.
“Mixing general aviation with as many commercial flights that are coming in can raise the risk factor,” he said. “When you’re flying in the air, you don’t really get a do-over if you crash.” Still, Brooks, Guzman and others have reasons for optimism. For starters, state money has been awarded to other airports in the state. They further note that St. George’s airport is Utah’s second-busiest. Another factor is the airport’s large economic footprint.
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