AIRPORT - Revision history

Randylyon at 19:53, 3 March 2026

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	In July, 2024 officials of Avelo Airlines announced the flights of the airline to Orlando from Dubuque would not be resumed as they had not proved profitable. (52)		In July, 2024 officials of Avelo Airlines announced the flights of the airline to Orlando from Dubuque would not be resumed as they had not proved profitable. (52)

	A new chapter in the history of the Dubuque airport was announced on October 1, 2024. An Embraer-145 jet operated by Denver Air Connection landed at the Dubuque Regional Airport during a preview of the airline's upcoming daily flight to Chicago. Adding to its appeal, the new airline such amenities as giant-sized candy bars and baggage fees kept at $15.00. A seamless connection was promised onto Delta and, American, or United and baggage could be checked one time anywhere in the country or the world. Flights from O'Hare would leave at 2:30 p.m. and land at Dubuque at 3:25. Flights to O'Hare would depart ~~for~~ Chicago at 3:55 p.m. and arrive in Chicago at 4:50 p.m. Flights were scheduled to be six days a week beginning on November 4th. (53)		A new chapter in the history of the Dubuque airport was announced on October 1, 2024. An Embraer-145 jet operated by Denver Air Connection landed at the Dubuque Regional Airport during a preview of the airline's upcoming daily flight to Chicago. Adding to its appeal, the new airline such amenities as giant-sized candy bars and baggage fees kept at $15.00. A seamless connection was promised onto Delta and, American, or United and baggage could be checked one time anywhere in the country or the world. Flights from O'Hare would leave at 2:30 p.m. and land at Dubuque at 3:25. Flights to O'Hare would depart Chicago at 3:55 p.m. and arrive in Chicago at 4:50 p.m. Flights were scheduled to be six days a week beginning on November 4th. (53)

			In June, 2025 usage of the airport remained a concern. Changing the outgoing flight was moved from afternoon to morning increased the number of passengers. While positive, the statistics showed that the 50-seat planes were only 41% full. To be profitable, the flights would need to nearly double their occupancy to 80%. Operations were very positive with 94% of the flights on time while the national average was 78%. Dubuque flights to O'Hare were ahead of schedule 62% of the time. (54)

			The last flight landed in Dubuque on January 14, 2026. Left were questions about how the city's financial agreement were not revealed up front. The full amount offered to Denver Air was not known. (55)


	In June, 2025 usage of the airport remained a concern. Changing the outgoing flight was changed from afternoon to morning increased the number of passengers. While positive, the statistics showed that the 50-seat planes were only 41% full. To be profitable, the flights would need to nearly double their occupancy to 80%. Operations were very positive with 94% of the flights on time while the national average was 78%. Dubuque flights to O'Hare were ahead of schedule 62% of the time. (54)


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	54. Gray, Chris, "Civic Leaders Pushing to Keep Daily Air Service," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 18, 2025, p. 1A		54. Gray, Chris, "Civic Leaders Pushing to Keep Daily Air Service," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 18, 2025, p. 1A

			55. Gray, Chris, "Air line Lands for Last Time in Dubuque," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 16, 2026, p. 1

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Randylyon at 15:47, 20 June 2025

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	A new chapter in the history of the Dubuque airport was announced on October 1, 2024. An Embraer-145 jet operated by Denver Air Connection landed at the Dubuque Regional Airport during a preview of the airline's upcoming daily flight to Chicago. Adding to its appeal, the new airline such amenities as giant-sized candy bars and baggage fees kept at $15.00. A seamless connection was promised onto Delta and, American, or United and baggage could be checked one time anywhere in the country or the world. Flights from O'Hare would leave at 2:30 p.m. and land at Dubuque at 3:25. Flights to O'Hare would depart for Chicago at 3:55 p.m. and arrive in Chicago at 4:50 p.m. Flights were scheduled to be six days a week beginning on November 4th. (53)		A new chapter in the history of the Dubuque airport was announced on October 1, 2024. An Embraer-145 jet operated by Denver Air Connection landed at the Dubuque Regional Airport during a preview of the airline's upcoming daily flight to Chicago. Adding to its appeal, the new airline such amenities as giant-sized candy bars and baggage fees kept at $15.00. A seamless connection was promised onto Delta and, American, or United and baggage could be checked one time anywhere in the country or the world. Flights from O'Hare would leave at 2:30 p.m. and land at Dubuque at 3:25. Flights to O'Hare would depart for Chicago at 3:55 p.m. and arrive in Chicago at 4:50 p.m. Flights were scheduled to be six days a week beginning on November 4th. (53)


			In June, 2025 usage of the airport remained a concern. Changing the outgoing flight was changed from afternoon to morning increased the number of passengers. While positive, the statistics showed that the 50-seat planes were only 41% full. To be profitable, the flights would need to nearly double their occupancy to 80%. Operations were very positive with 94% of the flights on time while the national average was 78%. Dubuque flights to O'Hare were ahead of schedule 62% of the time. (54)


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	52. Gray, Chris, "Avelo Flights Not Returning This Year," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 3, 2024, p. 1		52. Gray, Chris, "Avelo Flights Not Returning This Year," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 3, 2024, p. 1

	53. Gray, Chris, "Airline Hosts Pre-flight Check," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 2, 2024, p. iA		53. Gray, Chris, "Airline Hosts Pre-flight Check," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 2, 2024, p. 1A

			54. Gray, Chris, "Civic Leaders Pushing to Keep Daily Air Service," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 18, 2025, p. 1A

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Mike.Day at 21:53, 11 March 2025

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	In 1946 the two lowest bids for the airport runways were offered by the same company, S.J. Groves and Son of Minneapolis. One bid was for concrete and the other was for asphalt. When the board of directors of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce found the difference was $5,356, it agreed to underwrite the difference so that the concrete could be obtained. (18)		In 1946 the two lowest bids for the airport runways were offered by the same company, S.J. Groves and Son of Minneapolis. One bid was for concrete and the other was for asphalt. When the board of directors of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce found the difference was $5,356, it agreed to underwrite the difference so that the concrete could be obtained. (18)

	Procedures to close the City Island airport began in August 1948. Airport manager [[OLESON, Clifton P.\|Clifton P. OLESON]] was authorized by the city council to place a large "X" in the center of the landing strips indicating the official closing of the airport. The runways remained intact for two months to allow for emergency landings. Landings and takeoffs were not permitted after October 18, 1948. Gravel was taken from the runways and dirt was then removed for covering the 16th Street dump. (19) The Dubuque Municipal Airport south of the city was dedicated on October 24, 1948 with five jet-propelled p-80s participating in the airshow. Unofficial estimates of the number of private, commercial and military ~~places~~ on the field during the Sunday program at over 300. The crowd was estimated at between 22,000 and 24,000. (20)		Procedures to close the City Island airport began in August 1948. Airport manager [[OLESON, Clifton P.\|Clifton P. OLESON]] was authorized by the city council to place a large "X" in the center of the landing strips indicating the official closing of the airport. The runways remained intact for two months to allow for emergency landings. Landings and takeoffs were not permitted after October 18, 1948. Gravel was taken from the runways and dirt was then removed for covering the 16th Street dump. (19) The Dubuque Municipal Airport south of the city was dedicated on October 24, 1948 with five jet-propelled p-80s participating in the airshow. Unofficial estimates of the number of private, commercial and military planes on the field during the Sunday program at over 300. The crowd was estimated at between 22,000 and 24,000. (20)

	The first terminal building was constructed in 1949. Dubuque residents voted to form an independent airport commission in a 1950 referendum.		The first terminal building was constructed in 1949. Dubuque residents voted to form an independent airport commission in a 1950 referendum.

Randylyon at 19:34, 13 October 2024

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	Airport officials announced in April, 2024 that the airport ranked #2 among Iowa airports for takeoffs and landings. (51)		Airport officials announced in April, 2024 that the airport ranked #2 among Iowa airports for takeoffs and landings. (51)

	In July, 2024 officials of ~~[[AVELO AIRPLANES]]~~ announced the flights of the airline to Orlando from Dubuque would not be resumed as they had not proved profitable. (52)		In July, 2024 officials of Avelo Airlines announced the flights of the airline to Orlando from Dubuque would not be resumed as they had not proved profitable. (52)

	A new chapter in the history of the Dubuque airport was announced on October 1, 2024. An Embraer-145 jet operated by Denver Air Connection landed at the Dubuque Regional Airport during a preview of the airline's upcoming daily flight to Chicago. Adding to its appeal, the new airline such amenities as giant-sized candy bars and baggage fees kept at $15.00. A seamless connection was promised onto Delta and, American, or United and baggage could be checked one time anywhere in the country or the world. Flights from O'Hare would leave at 2:30 p.m. and land at Dubuque at 3:25. Flights to O'Hare would depart for Chicago at 3:55 p.m. and arrive in Chicago at 4:50 p.m. Flights were scheduled to be six days a week beginning on November 4th. (53)		A new chapter in the history of the Dubuque airport was announced on October 1, 2024. An Embraer-145 jet operated by Denver Air Connection landed at the Dubuque Regional Airport during a preview of the airline's upcoming daily flight to Chicago. Adding to its appeal, the new airline such amenities as giant-sized candy bars and baggage fees kept at $15.00. A seamless connection was promised onto Delta and, American, or United and baggage could be checked one time anywhere in the country or the world. Flights from O'Hare would leave at 2:30 p.m. and land at Dubuque at 3:25. Flights to O'Hare would depart for Chicago at 3:55 p.m. and arrive in Chicago at 4:50 p.m. Flights were scheduled to be six days a week beginning on November 4th. (53)

Randylyon at 19:25, 13 October 2024

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	In July, 2024 officials of [[AVELO AIRPLANES]] announced the flights of the airline to Orlando from Dubuque would not be resumed as they had not proved profitable. (52)		In July, 2024 officials of [[AVELO AIRPLANES]] announced the flights of the airline to Orlando from Dubuque would not be resumed as they had not proved profitable. (52)

			A new chapter in the history of the Dubuque airport was announced on October 1, 2024. An Embraer-145 jet operated by Denver Air Connection landed at the Dubuque Regional Airport during a preview of the airline's upcoming daily flight to Chicago. Adding to its appeal, the new airline such amenities as giant-sized candy bars and baggage fees kept at $15.00. A seamless connection was promised onto Delta and, American, or United and baggage could be checked one time anywhere in the country or the world. Flights from O'Hare would leave at 2:30 p.m. and land at Dubuque at 3:25. Flights to O'Hare would depart for Chicago at 3:55 p.m. and arrive in Chicago at 4:50 p.m. Flights were scheduled to be six days a week beginning on November 4th. (53)


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	52. Gray, Chris, "Avelo Flights Not Returning This Year," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 3, 2024, p. 1		52. Gray, Chris, "Avelo Flights Not Returning This Year," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 3, 2024, p. 1

			53. Gray, Chris, "Airline Hosts Pre-flight Check," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 2, 2024, p. iA

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Randylyon at 19:30, 10 July 2024

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	Airport officials announced in April, 2024 that the airport ranked #2 among Iowa airports for takeoffs and landings. (51)		Airport officials announced in April, 2024 that the airport ranked #2 among Iowa airports for takeoffs and landings. (51)

			In July, 2024 officials of [[AVELO AIRPLANES]] announced the flights of the airline to Orlando from Dubuque would not be resumed as they had not proved profitable. (52)


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	51. Piper, Andy, "Solar Array to Power Dubuque Airport Terminal," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 3, 2024, p. 1A		51. Piper, Andy, "Solar Array to Power Dubuque Airport Terminal," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 3, 2024, p. 1A

			52. Gray, Chris, "Avelo Flights Not Returning This Year," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 3, 2024, p. 1

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Randylyon at 19:52, 11 April 2024

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	In September, 2023 city officials announced that a $1.5 million grant had been received from the federal Small Community Air Service Development Program. This required that a local match of $535,000 to result in the City of Dubuque having a little over $2 million to attract another carrier. Permitted uses of the funding included revenue guarantees, financial assistance for marketing programs, studies and start-up costs. The city's contribution included monies from the city, Dubuque County, [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]], [[GREATER DUBUQUE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION]], Travel Dubuque, and the Iowa Department of Transportation. (50)		In September, 2023 city officials announced that a $1.5 million grant had been received from the federal Small Community Air Service Development Program. This required that a local match of $535,000 to result in the City of Dubuque having a little over $2 million to attract another carrier. Permitted uses of the funding included revenue guarantees, financial assistance for marketing programs, studies and start-up costs. The city's contribution included monies from the city, Dubuque County, [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]], [[GREATER DUBUQUE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION]], Travel Dubuque, and the Iowa Department of Transportation. (50)

			Airport officials announced in April, 2024 that the airport ranked #2 among Iowa airports for takeoffs and landings. (51)


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	50. Kruse, John, "Airport Reaps $1.5 Million Grant," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 28, 2023, p. 1A		50. Kruse, John, "Airport Reaps $1.5 Million Grant," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 28, 2023, p. 1A

			51. Piper, Andy, "Solar Array to Power Dubuque Airport Terminal," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 3, 2024, p. 1A

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Randylyon at 21:13, 9 October 2023

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	On November 4, 2022 airport officials announced that an 'ultra-low-cost-airline' would begin offering flights between Florida and Dubuque in January, 2023. Avelo Airlines, based in Houston, will provide flights between Dubuque and Orlando on Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning on January 11th. This would mark the return of commercial air service to Dubuque since the departure of American Airlines in September. The company would use Boeing 737 aircraft with a capacity of 149 to 189 seats per plane. From November 4th through the 10th a one-way flight would cost $59. One personal item could also be carried on board for free. After November 10th, the plan was to charge between $70 to $75 per ticket.		On November 4, 2022 airport officials announced that an 'ultra-low-cost-airline' would begin offering flights between Florida and Dubuque in January, 2023. Avelo Airlines, based in Houston, will provide flights between Dubuque and Orlando on Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning on January 11th. This would mark the return of commercial air service to Dubuque since the departure of American Airlines in September. The company would use Boeing 737 aircraft with a capacity of 149 to 189 seats per plane. From November 4th through the 10th a one-way flight would cost $59. One personal item could also be carried on board for free. After November 10th, the plan was to charge between $70 to $75 per ticket.

	Avelo Airlines began making flights in the United States in April, 2021. When it began service, the airline was the first new mainline airline in the country for fifteen years. In November, 2022 the airline flew to 34 destinations. The company prioritized bringing air service to smaller communities where larger airlines and ceased operating. (49)		Avelo Airlines began making flights in the United States in April, 2021. When it began service, the airline was the first new mainline airline in the country for fifteen years. In November, 2022 the airline flew to 34 destinations. The company prioritized bringing air service to smaller communities where larger airlines and ceased operating. (49) Traffic was expanded in 2022 to include flights to Las Vegas.

			In September, 2023 city officials announced that a $1.5 million grant had been received from the federal Small Community Air Service Development Program. This required that a local match of $535,000 to result in the City of Dubuque having a little over $2 million to attract another carrier. Permitted uses of the funding included revenue guarantees, financial assistance for marketing programs, studies and start-up costs. The city's contribution included monies from the city, Dubuque County, [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]], [[GREATER DUBUQUE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION]], Travel Dubuque, and the Iowa Department of Transportation. (50)


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	49. Kruse, John, "Low-Cost Carrier Ready for Takeoff," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 4, 2022, p. 1A		49. Kruse, John, "Low-Cost Carrier Ready for Takeoff," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 4, 2022, p. 1A

			50. Kruse, John, "Airport Reaps $1.5 Million Grant," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 28, 2023, p. 1A

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Randylyon at 22:02, 5 November 2022

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	* 19 million pounds of coal burned		* 19 million pounds of coal burned
	* 2 billion smart phone charges		* 2 billion smart phone charges

			On November 4, 2022 airport officials announced that an 'ultra-low-cost-airline' would begin offering flights between Florida and Dubuque in January, 2023. Avelo Airlines, based in Houston, will provide flights between Dubuque and Orlando on Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning on January 11th. This would mark the return of commercial air service to Dubuque since the departure of American Airlines in September. The company would use Boeing 737 aircraft with a capacity of 149 to 189 seats per plane. From November 4th through the 10th a one-way flight would cost $59. One personal item could also be carried on board for free. After November 10th, the plan was to charge between $70 to $75 per ticket.

			Avelo Airlines began making flights in the United States in April, 2021. When it began service, the airline was the first new mainline airline in the country for fifteen years. In November, 2022 the airline flew to 34 destinations. The company prioritized bringing air service to smaller communities where larger airlines and ceased operating. (49)


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	48. "Dubuque Airport Awarded Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding," '''Julien's Journal''', August, 2022, p. 40		48. "Dubuque Airport Awarded Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding," '''Julien's Journal''', August, 2022, p. 40

			49. Kruse, John, "Low-Cost Carrier Ready for Takeoff," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 4, 2022, p. 1A

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Randylyon at 14:55, 10 August 2022

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	The announcement marked a low in a decade of improvements and declines. From 2013 to 2015 passenger counts had increased leading to hopes of expanded air service. Showing this optimism, a new airport terminal was opened in June 2016 as a result of a four-year, $37 million project of which an estimated 85% was paid by the Federal Aviation Administration. Passenger counts grew in 2017 and 2017, fell slightly in 2018 and rose in 2019. Just as the airport received a $775,000 federal grant to attract another carrier to offer twice-daily flights to Denver, the pandemic struck the industry. Following the suspension of flights, the number of daily commutes to Chicago rose to one daily in January, 2021 and then two in April, 2021, and three in November. Worsening the Dubuque situation was the gradual phasing out of the type of 50-seat jets that flew into Dubuque twice daily and a worsening pilot supply. (47)		The announcement marked a low in a decade of improvements and declines. From 2013 to 2015 passenger counts had increased leading to hopes of expanded air service. Showing this optimism, a new airport terminal was opened in June 2016 as a result of a four-year, $37 million project of which an estimated 85% was paid by the Federal Aviation Administration. Passenger counts grew in 2017 and 2017, fell slightly in 2018 and rose in 2019. Just as the airport received a $775,000 federal grant to attract another carrier to offer twice-daily flights to Denver, the pandemic struck the industry. Following the suspension of flights, the number of daily commutes to Chicago rose to one daily in January, 2021 and then two in April, 2021, and three in November. Worsening the Dubuque situation was the gradual phasing out of the type of 50-seat jets that flew into Dubuque twice daily and a worsening pilot supply. (47)

			In 2022 it was announced that the Dubuque airport had been awarded Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding. The bill contained nearly $1 billion to improve airport terminals across the United States to expand terminal capacity and improve energy efficiency and accessibility to benefit passengers. Local officials noted that the improvements to the terminal and airfield would include a solar array system to provide power to the terminal building, airfield runways, taxiways, and apron lighting. These improvements wold reduce the annual FY2022 terminal and airfield electrical expenses by an estimated $75,000. They would also provide a more environmentally friendly facility and decrease the airport's "carbon footprint." Over the lifetime of the system the project would save the equivalent of: (48)

			* 451,000 trees
			* 2 million gallons of gas consumed
			* 63,000 tons of wasted recycled instead of being sent to the landfill
			* 19 million pounds of coal burned
			* 2 billion smart phone charges



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	47. Fisher, Benjamin, "American to End Dubuque Flights," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 22, 2022, p. 1A		47. Fisher, Benjamin, "American to End Dubuque Flights," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 22, 2022, p. 1A

			48. "Dubuque Airport Awarded Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding," '''Julien's Journal''', August, 2022, p. 40

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