Dec 31 2025
New year, new destinations, new memories to make with people you love.
This year, make a resolution to travel more. Make a promise to yourself to try something new, somewhere new. Mark the calendar, and make what matters a priority by spending time with the people who matter most.
In 2026, say “yes” to experiences, exploring new cities, tasting new food, making new memories and stepping outside of your routine. Whether you’re dreaming of a beach getaway, a national park adventure or the concert of a lifetime, SGF connects you to destinations throughout the country with nonstop flights to 14 destinations.
For travelers in the Ozarks, resolutions and memories begin at Springfield-Branson National Airport. Here are a few resolutions to get you started dreaming about what the new year could bring.
Visit the Sphere in Las Vegas
More than a venue, experience immersive entertainment at the Las Vegas Sphere. Located just east of the Las Vegas Strip, the Sphere features immersive shows, jaw-dropping events and concerts that take live music to the next level. In 2026, the Backstreet Boys are back at the Sphere, with other performances by No Doubt, Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown Band and the Eagles on deck. But if you’re a very good witch, twice daily immersive showings of “The Wizard of Oz” almost never sell out at the Sphere, making this global venue accessible for anyone to experience in Vegas.
Unplug on the beach with family in Gulf Shores
New year, new destination for your family vacation. Don’t just silence your phone, turn it off for good (for a few days at least) in Gulf Shores. This family-friendly beach destination is full of sun, surf and turf, with excellent restaurants, attractions and coastal waters waiting to be explored at Gulf Shores State Park. Rent a condo, book a hotel and skip the roadtrip: twice weekly nonstop flights from SGF to GUF give families more time on their vacation and less time getting to their destination.
Stargaze outside of Phoenix
Arizona is known for its sun and the grandest canyon, but your kids will love the starry nights over the desert. Even just a 45-minute drive from the big-city lights of Phoenix Mesa Airport, a IDA-certified Dark Sky Community is known for its dark nights and bright stars. Pack a picnic and head for Fountain Hills, where you can clearly see the Milky Way at Golden Eagle Park. Or head one hour north of Phoenix to Tonto National Forest, where kids can learn about constellations and planets with hands-on learning experiences before seeing its internationally recognized Dark Sky Park.
Make memories full of magic in Orlando
The House of the Mouse is just the first stop to making memories with magic in Orlando. Disney World and its adjacent properties are certainly a reason why Orlando remains the most visited city in America, but Mickey Mouse is just the beginning. Epic Universe opened in Universal Studios in 2025, where you can level up your family’s summer vacation with Super Mario and How to Train Your Dragon worlds to explore. But outside of the parks, you can find more magic nearby in Sanford, featuring a charming, historic downtown, breweries, boutiques and art galleries near the Sanford RiverWalk.
Knock a dream trip off your Bucket List
Make 2026 the year you finally booked the trip. That Alaskan Cruise, a visit to the Florida Keys, the Monaco Grand Prix, a trip to a Christmas Market in Germany – these destinations are just one stop away from Springfield. SGF connects to six major airport hubs, which offer hundreds of destinations just one flight away. Make this the year you finally do it. You’ll be glad you did.
But for all of us, travel doesn’t have to be extravagant or whirlwind adventures. Sometimes, it’s a long weekend to visit a brother in another state, a three-day trip with an old college friend or finally taking that family vacation you’ve been postponing. Flying from SGF makes travel easier, less stressful and more accessible, so you can focus on the journey instead of the hassle.
So as you make resolutions in 2026, consider making travel a goal to keep in 2026. Put dates on your calendar. Watch for flight deals, and say “yes” to the trip. Springfield-Branson National Airport is ready to help turn your resolution into reality, one boarding pass at a time.
This year, resolve to travel more. Your next adventure starts at SGF.
Springfield-Branson National Airport is the gateway to the Ozarks, supporting four airlines with nonstop flights to 14 destinations. Every trip from SGF helps strengthen air service, which helps the airport attract and retain nonstop destinations and airlines for passengers in Southwest Missouri. Springfield-Branson National Airport is Missouri’s third largest airport.