Cherry Capital Airport was the recipient of the 2003–04, 2004–05, and 2005–06 "Balchen/Post Awards" for outstanding achievement in snow and ice control in the small commercial service airport category. Soon, the airport will implement the first biometric access systems in the country. The airport is the ninth to implement the advanced security measures suggested after the September 11, 2001, attacks. This terminal is able to comply better with security regulations and supports a greater number of flights and passengers.