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Record year for Springfield-Branson National Airport

Jan 19, 2006

Recently released passenger data for 2005 shows the Springfield-Branson National Airport had a 23.1% growth in total passengers. This astonishing growth rate comes on the heels of a 10.5% growth in 2004.

Much of the growth is attributed to expanded air service, including two new airlines, Delta and Allegiant, and service to five new cities--Minneapolis/St. Paul, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Las Vegas and Orlando. These expanded options have offered business and leisure travelers what they need to fly from SGF.

Airport officials have speculated that 2006 passenger numbers will reach a 10% growth level and could stretch higher, especially with any announcements of new airlines or new hub connections.

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