New Passenger Terminal Community Event

PRESCOTT, AZ (June 11, 2021) – Prescott Regional Airport is inviting the community to a unique behind-the-scenes opportunity to see the new passenger terminal on Saturday, June 19, 2021, from 8:00 to 11:00 AM.


Attendees will have access to explore all public spaces and the passenger waiting area – which usually requires an airline ticket for entrance. Experience the new terminal, enjoy snacks, and receive commemorative souvenirs. 

Designed by DWL Architects and Dibble Engineering, construction commenced in January 2020, led by Willmeng Construction Inc., a Phoenix-based commercial general contractor and Fann Contracting, a Prescott-based heavy civil construction company. The new 18,474 SF passenger terminal opened on March 30, 2021, replacing the 1940s terminal. United Express, operated by SkyWest Airlines, continues serving passengers in the region with daily non-stop flights from Prescott to Denver and Los Angeles.

With the addition of the new passenger terminal, commercial service apron, baggage handling system, vehicle parking and roadway, residents of Prescott, Prescott Valley, Dewey-Humboldt, Chino Valley, Camp Verde, Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Jerome, Chino Valley, and Sedona can enjoy an enhanced travel experience.

The Federal Government has issued an order that requires masks which cover both the mouth and nose for passengers, visitors, and employees in the airport terminal, on commercial flights, and on airport property.

FAA Statement on Wearing Masks in Airports and On Planes

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) remind the traveling public that at this time if you travel, you are still required to wear a mask on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within, or out of the United States, and in U.S. transportation hubs such as airports and stations. 

CDC guidance is clear that fully vaccinated people are safe to travel and can resume travel.

See this press release here.

DHS Announces Extension of REAL ID Full Enforcement Deadline

Release Date: April 27, 2021

The following announcement is directly from dhs.gov:

WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending the REAL ID full enforcement date by 19 months, from October 1, 2021 to May 3, 2023, due to circumstances resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has significantly impacted states’ ability to issue REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and identification cards, with many driver’s licensing agencies still operating at limited capacity. DHS will publish an interim final rule in the coming days to effectuate this enforcement date change.

“Protecting the health, safety, and security of our communities is our top priority,” said Secretary Mayorkas. “As our country continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, extending the REAL ID full enforcement deadline will give states needed time to reopen their driver’s licensing operations and ensure their residents can obtain a REAL ID-compliant license or identification card.” 

Beginning May 3, 2023, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another TSA-acceptable form of identification at airport security checkpoints for domestic air travel.  

All 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and four of five U.S. territories covered by the REAL ID Act and related regulations are now compliant with REAL ID security standards and are issuing REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and identification cards. However, many state licensing agencies have extended the deadline for renewing expiring licenses due to a widespread shift to appointment-only scheduling protocols during the pandemic that has significantly limited states’ capacity to issue REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and identification cards. As a result, only 43 percent of all state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards are currently REAL ID-compliant.  DHS and various states also need time to implement requirements mandated by the REAL ID Modernization Act, including changes that will streamline processing by allowing the electronic submission of certain documents.

DHS continues to work closely with all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories to implement REAL ID Act requirements. For more information on REAL ID, visit www.dhs.gov/real-id.

Facial Covering Mandate

NEW – Federal Mask Order Effective February 1, 2021. The Federal Government has issued an order that requires masks which cover both the mouth and nose for passengers, visitors, and employees in the airport terminal, on commercial flights, and on airport property (which TSA has confirmed includes all portions of the airport, including all general aviation areas.)  Failure to comply may result in removal and denial of re-entry. Individuals may also be subject to criminal or civil penalties, or both.  

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) order can be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/Mask-Order-CDC_GMTF_01-29-21-p.pdf

Guidelines:

  • Masks must completely cover the nose and the mouth.
  • Masks should be secured to the head with ties, ear loops or elastic bands that go behind the head.
  • Masks should fit snugly

 Exceptions:

  • Children under 2
  • If a person has a disability and can’t wear a mask
  • While eating, drinking or taking medications for brief periods
  • While communicating with a person who is hearing impaired when the ability to see the mouth is essential
  • When it is necessary to temporarily remove the mask to verify one’s identity

The following do NOT meet the requirements of this order:

  • Masks with slits exhalation valves or punctures
  • Face shields. (Can be worn as a supplement to a mask but not on their own)
  • Scarves, ski masks, balaclavas or bandannas
  • Shirt or sweater collars pulled up over nose and mouth
  • Masks made from loosely woven fabric or that is knitted (example: fabrics that let light pass through)

Flight Status and Airport Operations Update – Tuesday, January 26, 2021

UPDATED: 10:15am, Tuesday January 26th

FLIGHT STATUS AND AIRPORT OPERATIONS UPDATE – TUESDAY, JANUARY, 26, 2021

Due to significant overnight snowfall, icy runway conditions, and forecasted low temperatures, United Express, operated by SkyWest Airlines, has modified their schedule as follows for Tuesday , January 26, 2021:

UA5084 (from Monday, January 25th) – from Los Angeles to Prescott – CANCELLED

UA5158, Tuesday, January 26th – from Prescott to Denver – CANCELLED

UA5063, Tuesday, January 26th – from Denver to Prescott – CANCELLED

UA5112, Tuesday, January 26th – from Prescott to Los Angeles – CANCELLED

Passengers can contact United at 1-800-864-8331 or visit www.united.com for rescheduling. Local staff will continue to try to reach out to passengers as well.

The Airport is open at this time, however, there may be intermittent closures as staff continues to clear the runways or taxiways. Airport staff is continuing to work round-the-clock to keep the runways and taxiways clear. People needing to access the airport are advised to use caution.

We will continue to update here as information becomes available.

FLIGHT STATUS AND AIRPORT OPERATIONS UPDATE – MONDAY, JANUARY, 25, 2021 (Please see above for more current information).

Due to significant snowfall and anticipated additional weather conditions the remainder of today, United Express, operated by SkyWest Airlines, has modified its schedule as follows for Monday, January 25, 2021:

UA5063 – from Denver to Prescott has been CANCELLED.

UA5112 – from Prescott to Los Angeles has been CANCELLED.

UA5084 – from Los Angeles to Prescott – DELAYED, departing LAX at 6:00am LOCAL on Tuesday, January 26th.

UA5158, Tuesday, January 26th – from Prescott to Denver – DELAYED, awaiting arrival of UA5084. Estimated Departure at 8:39AM on Tuesday, January 26th.

Passengers can contact United at 1-800-864-8331 or visit www.united.com for rescheduling. Local staff will continue to try to reach out to passengers as well. The Airport is open at this time, however, there may be intermittent closures as staff continues to clear the runways or taxiways. People needing to access the airport are advised to use caution. We will continue to update here as information becomes available.

FAA: Federal Guidance to Fly Healthy This Holiday Season

November 12, 2020
Contact: pressoffice@faa.gov

Find the original press release at: https://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=25440

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Departments of Transportation, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security and State have established a new web portal where airline passengers can obtain updated information on how to Fly Healthy this holiday season.  The portal walks you through every step of the process: plan your travel; at the airport; aboard the aircraft; arrival at your destination, and returning home. 

Passengers making plans to return to air travel during the COVID-19 public health crisis are encouraged to visit the portal before heading to the airport. The experience as an airline passenger begins at home, planning and taking precautions to help everyone have a safe journey while preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Following these and other federal travel guidance will help ensure airline passengers can Fly Healthy for the holidays and safely negotiate all aspects of air travel. Recommendations include, among others:

Trip Planning:  Before booking your trip, check for international travel advisories and destination-specific COVID-19 risk. Refer to individual state, territorial, tribal, and local government websites for domestic travel advisories and information about quarantine or other restrictions.

At the Airport:  Once you arrive at the airport and exit your vehicle, start wearing your mask. This includes on shuttle buses, trams and any time you are outside your own vehicle on airport grounds.

Aboard the Aircraft:  Wear your mask aboard the aircraft, practice good sanitation, and maintain as much social distance as possible.  Be sure to pack extra masks for yourself and your party in your carry-on. 

Arrival at Your Destination  State, local, and territorial governments may have travel restrictions in place, including testing requirements, stay-at-home orders, and quarantine requirements upon arrival.

Returning Home:  You may have been exposed to COVID-19 on your travels. Regardless of where you traveled or what you did during your trip, take action to protect others from getting sick after you return.

The Federal Aviation Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Transportation Security Administration, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection collaborated on the guidance supporting these recommendations. 

Additional information to better protect airline passengers, crew, and other airport workers can be found in the Runway to Recovery (PDF) publication, a joint guidance initiative from the Departments of Homeland Security, Transportation, and Health and Human Services.

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Fly Prescott Regional Airport to LA or Denver Before December 31.

Help Us Reach 10,000 enplanements for 2018

The Prescott regional airport is reporting that enplanements continue to increase.  Most recent numbers show that planes flying to Los Angeles and Denver were, on average, nearly 80% filled.  This is great news for the airport and the City.

Here’s more good news:  The airport is on track for 10,000 enplanements by December 31 of this year.  What does this mean for the City and the Airport?  If we reach 10,000 enplanements, this will unlock $1 Million Dollars in Federal funds for upgrades and improvements at the airport.

These additional dollars will be used to make Prescott Regional Airport safer and more customer friendly.

How can you help?  Book a flight to LA or Denver this year.  Go for business, visit family, or just visit and see the sights.  Tickets are very reasonable, but they are going fast.  Book today at United.com, and help Prescott Regional airport get to 10,000 enplanements for 2018!

Embry-Riddle and City of Prescott Present Wings Out West Airshow Oct. 6

Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 6, as Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the City of Prescott co-host Wings Out West, featuring an aerial demonstration, numerous static aircraft displays, an aeronautical tech fair, and a regional fly-in at Prescott Regional Airport, Ernest A. Love Field. A variety of food vendors and concessions will also be on site.

Headlining this year’s show for the second consecutive year is Embry-Riddle airshow pilot Matt Chapman. Attendees will enjoy additional performances from Bill Stein, Rob Holland, Steve Bennett, Cindy Irish, Gary Rower, the Immortal Red Baron, and Embry-Riddle’s own 12-time national champions, The Golden Eagles Flight Team.

This year’s airshow will also include a tribute to Ernest A. Love, one of Prescott’s original hometown heroes, who was shot down over France during World War I and later died in captivity. There will be an aerial reenactment of the fateful dogfight that eventually took E.A. Love’s life 100 years ago. There will also be comments from Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli, and an E.A. Love display hosted by the City of Prescott. For more information about other activities honoring E.A. Love, go to www.prescott-az.gov.

“Embry-Riddle is excited to once again partner with the City of Prescott to offer the Wings Out West Airshow to our friends, family, students, alumni, and our community,” said Chancellor Dr. Frank Ayers. “As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of our campus and the 90th anniversary of Ernest A. Love Field, it seems only right to join together for the celebration.”

Gates at Prescott’s Ernest A. Love Field will open to the public at 9 a.m., with the aerial demonstration taking place from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission and parking will be free. Attendees should use the main airport entrance off of Highway 89. There will be ample signage and personnel directing traffic to designated airport parking areas. For additional information about parking, including maps and more detailed airport information, go to www.PRCAirport.com.

“We are pleased to continue the Wings Out West partnership with Embry-Riddle for the second year in a row,” said Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli.  “Last year, Dr. Ayers and the university leadership agreed to open up their annual alumni event to the public, and invited the City to co-host. That airshow was a huge success, and we expect the event to grow even larger this year.”

Mayor Mengarelli added that 2018 has been a big year for the Airport. United Express, operated by SkyWest Airlines now flies non-stop seven days a week to Denver, and six days a week to Los Angeles International Airport. “These are 50 seat, full-service jets that can get you from Prescott to Los Angeles in under an hour,” he said. “Plus with a number of connections available in Denver and LAX, you can get to hundreds of destinations worldwide with just one stop from Prescott airport. This is a game changer for travel in our region.”

This same United Express CRJ200 aircraft is scheduled to be on display during the Wings Out West airshow.

For additional information on Wings Out West performers, visit: http://prescott.erau.edu/octoberwest/wings-out-west-airshow/index.html.

 

EMBRY-RIDDLE MEDIA CONTACT:

Jason Kadah, Communications Director, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, Ariz.; Office: (928) 777-6731; jason.kadah@erau.edu.

 

CITY OF PRESCOTT MEDIA CONTACT:

John Heiney, Community Outreach Manager, Prescott Tourism Office, Prescott, Ariz.; (928) 777-1220; john.heiney@prescott-az.gov.

 

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the world’s largest, fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace, is a nonprofit, independent institution offering more than 80 baccalaureate, master’s and Ph.D. degree programs in its colleges of Arts & Sciences, Aviation, Business, Engineering and Security & Intelligence. Embry-Riddle educates students at residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz., through the Worldwide Campus with more than 125 locations in the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, and through online programs. The university is a major research center, seeking solutions to real-world problems in partnership with the aerospace industry, other universities and government agencies. For more information, visit www.embryriddle.edu, follow us on Twitter (@EmbryRiddle) and facebook.com/EmbryRiddleUniversity, and find expert videos at YouTube.com/EmbryRiddleUniv.

 

About the City of Prescott

At 5,200 feet in elevation, adjacent to the Prescott National Forest, one of the largest pine forests in the country, Prescott enjoys a mild four season climate and is a popular outdoor recreation destination that also boasts a rich history and a thriving arts community.  Prescott is home to Ernest A. Love Airfield, one of the busiest airports in Arizona.  Prescott also boasts three institutes of higher learning, including Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Yavapai College, and Prescott College.  Prescott was recently named one of the top Happiest and Healthiest Communities in the nation by Time Magazine, and number one place to live in the Southwest by Sunset Magazine.  For more information go to www.prescott-az.gov or www.visit-prescott.com.

Runway Rehabilitation and Hot Spot Mitigation Construction Project

On July 30, 2018, the City of Prescott initiated a Runway Rehabilitation and Hot Spot Mitigation Project at Prescott Municipal Airport.  The $6M, 106-day construction project will involve several runway closures, and be performed in the following estimated phases:

Phase 1: 19 days (7/30 – 08/18) Runway 3R/21L will be closed 24 hours/day
Phase 2: 3 days (8/19 – 8/21) Runways 3R/21L and 12/30 will be closed 24 hours/day
Phase 3a:  9 days (8/22 – 8/30) Runway 3R/21L will be closed nightly, 10pm – 8am
Phase 3b:  5 days (8/31-09/04) Runways 3R/21L and 12/30 closed nightly, 10pm – 8am
Phase 4:  27 days (09/05 – 10/01) Runway 3R/21L closed nightly, 10pm – 8am
Phase 4a:  3 days (10/02 -10/04) Runways 3R/21L and 12/30 closed nightly, 10pm – 8am
Phase 5a:  8 days (10/05 -10/12) Runway 3R/21L closed nightly, 10pm – 8am
Phase 5b:  2 days (10/13-10/14) Runways 3R/21L and 12/30 closed nightly, 10pm – 8am

All times are local.  Some changes to this schedule may occur over the course of the project.  Please check NOTAMs for official airfield closure or construction work impact notices.

Important note:  Pilots landing on Runway 21R are asked to use extra caution not to confuse a full length parallel taxiway (taxiway C) for the runway surface.  Please carefully confirm you can see the 21R runway designation markings before landing on that runway!