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SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS…Senator Doris Turner has secured $4.5 million in capital project funding in the State of Illinois’ 2026 Budget which was signed by the Governor earlier this week. These funds are dedicated to airport capital improvements including aircraft maintenance and flight training facility development. The Springfield Airport Authority has made significant investments throughout the entire 2,400+ acre complex with an aggressive and robust capital improvement program during this past decade. The Authority has been preserving and modernizing airfield and landside infrastructure and has completed substantial renovations and upgrades to its corporate and general aviation facilities, airport public safety facilities and the main passenger terminal complex.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS…The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the Springfield Airport Authority by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, or ACFR. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government entity and its management.

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport™ (SPI) has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Airports Going Green (AGG) Award, presented during the annual AGG Conference hosted by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) in partnership with the Chicago Department of Aviation, O’Hare, and Midway International Airports. This award recognizes the airport’s outstanding commitment to sustainability, innovative practices, and leadership in green energy initiatives.

Springfield Airport Authority and ION are thrilled to announce a partnership that will fulfill a need for an airport concessionaire at Springfield’s Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, a move designed to significantly enhance the travel experience for all passengers. This initiative entails comprehensive upgrades to various airport facilities, creating a vibrant and traveler-friendly atmosphere.

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the Springfield Airport Authority by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for its Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2023.

Reports strong industry-leading unit revenue growth spurred by high demand for its premium leisure products and network maturity in key markets; Sets the stage for continued profitability based on current quarterly and full-year forecasts

Springfield, IL – In a monumental recognition of its innovative strides in sustainability and economic efficiency, Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (KSPI), in collaboration with energy and sustainability leader Veregy, is honored to announce its selection as the Airport Business 2024 Projects of the Year – Sustainability.

Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only NLCC, or ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier,’ announced today that it will offer 35-percent off* all roundtrip base fares from Springfield on travel from January 15 through May 22

Miss Illinois’ Teen, Isabella Waggoner, will jet on Breeze Airways to Orlando, Florida, out of Springfield’s Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport at 10:25 am on Friday, January 5th on her way to compete for Miss America’s Teen 2024.

Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only NLCC, or ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier,’ today inaugurates new service from Springfield to Orlando (MCO), and to Tampa (TPA) on Monday. Both routes will be served twice-weekly on Mondays and Fridays, with fares starting from just $29* one way.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS……The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the Springfield Airport Authority by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for its Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2022.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – October 16, 2023 – StandardAero has announced a commitment to invest $10-12 million in leasehold improvements at the company’s Springfield, Illinois business aviation MRO facility. The investments, in partnership with Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, will be completed in three phases over a two-and-a-half-year period.

The Springfield Airport Authority, owners and operators of the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport® (SPI) in Springfield, Illinois invite the community to join us as we celebrate our 75th Anniversary with an Open House on Saturday August 5th and Sunday August 6th.

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield Illinois held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the operational start-up of their $6 million installation of solar arrays at the Airport.

The Springfield Airport Authority hosted the Illinois Airport Maintenance Association Fall Conference October 12-13, 2022.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS……The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the Springfield Airport Authority by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for its Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2021.

The Springfield Airport Authority, owners and operators of the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, Illinois held a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the commencement of the installation of a $5.6 million solar array project.

Airport praised for safety, cooperation, coordination.

Vala marks 15th Year as Board of Commissioners Chair

Learn to fly at Stellar Aviation located at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport.