The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is honoring Prescott Airport Director Rick Crider with the NATA Airport Executive Partnership Award. According to a press release, “The award recognizes an airport manager for his or her outstanding efforts to foster relationships between aviation businesses and airport operators.” “All of us at the City of Prescott are thrilled that Rick is being recognized with the Airport Executive Partnership Award,” said Prescott City Manager Dallin … [Read more...] about National Association Honors Prescott Airport Director Rick Crider
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New Passenger Terminal Opens at Prescott Regional Airport
After a year of construction and anticipation, the beautiful new passenger terminal at Prescott Regional Airport (PRC) opened to the public on March 30. Over the years, as Prescott has grown and changed, so too has the airport, and the new terminal is a testament to that. With a welcoming courtyard and two-way fireplace, travelers are welcomed to Prescott in a setting that sets the standard for their visit to our community, and family and friends can enjoy the space while waiting for their … [Read more...] about New Passenger Terminal Opens at Prescott Regional Airport
Celebrating Prescott’s New Airport Terminal
It was accurately called “the newest airport terminal in the world,” at least for one day. The $15 million Prescott Regional Airport Terminal (PRC) opened on March 30, with a formal ribbon-cutting commemorating the opening at 3 p.m. on March 31. The 18,000-square-foot modern building replaces the Ernest A. Love Terminal, which was built 73 years ago. More than 70 invited guests attended the ceremony where Kristi Miller, airport management analyst, introduced several city and community … [Read more...] about Celebrating Prescott’s New Airport Terminal
Community Leaders ‘Top Out’ Airport Terminal
Prescott city and county officials and community leaders followed a centuries-old tradition when they signed wood beams that “topped out” the Prescott Regional Airport (PRC) terminal currently under construction. The 10 a.m. ceremony on Monday, July 20 involved approximately 50 invited guests, who were welcomed by Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli. “This ceremony marks a major milestone in construction of the new passenger terminal. By mid-March, we’ll have the grand opening of this truly … [Read more...] about Community Leaders ‘Top Out’ Airport Terminal
How to Support Prescott Airport
Last month’s article talked about some of the concerns around the airport regarding noise from flying aircraft. Several of our readers reached out directly to me about that article and there was a lengthy discussion of the article on the Prescott Facebook page. I’m very pleased to see that there was overwhelming positive public support for our aviation community in Prescott. This month, let’s talk in detail about how the average citizen can support the airport and airport services. The easiest … [Read more...] about How to Support Prescott Airport
Why the Prescott Airport Must and Will Thrive Again
Remember when you could take a reliable and reasonably priced air shuttle from the Prescott Airport (PRC) to Phoenix Sky Harbor or other western hub airports? In the past, a number of carriers served Prescott, including Horizon Air, which operated a large, 76-seat turboprop aircraft. You are probably thinking that those days are long past, never to be seen again. In collaboration with my regional counterparts, the mayors of Prescott Valley, Chino Valley and Dewey-Humboldt, as well as private … [Read more...] about Why the Prescott Airport Must and Will Thrive Again
