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The Sound of FiFi
Aug 16 2012Hard to imagine that a B-29 can sound almost like an old farm tractor... And how about those squeaky brakes?
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Turkey Day
News Myth
Dec 01 2010
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is no different than any other Wednesday. There are long lines, canceled flights, crowded airplanes, frazzled fliers. And the number of people flying that day isn’t significantly different than any other day of the week, or year. Really ...
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Misperception #4: The Airport Can't Land "Big" Airplanes
Apr 29 2010So you think the airport can't land big planes? Think again ...
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Misperception #3: Airports Order Airline Service
Apr 27 2010Some folk believe that airports can order service from the airlines a la carte. Here’s how it really works…
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Misperception #2: Airports Control & Set Ticket Prices
Apr 23 2010Airlines set ticket prices, not airports ...
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Misperception #1: Airport Uses City Tax Money
Apr 22 2010Many think our airport gets tax dollars from the city of Springfield. Here's how it really works ...
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Art at the Airport
Experience new regional fine art exhibits each quarter across the terminal
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Public parking lots at the airline terminal are being resurfaced. Expect some inconvenience! Click the button for more information.