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APPLICATION UNDER 

SMALL COMMUNITY AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 

DOCKET DOT-OST-2013-0120 

SUMMARY INFORMATION 

All applicants must submit this Summary Information schedule, as the application coversheet, 

a completed standard form SF424 and the full application proposal on 

www.grants.gov.

For your preparation convenience, this Summary Information schedule is located at 

http://www.dot.gov/policy/aviation-policy/small-community-rural-air-service/SCASDP

A. PROVIDE THE LEGAL SPONSOR AND ITS DUN AND BRADSTREET (D&B) DATA UNIVERSAL

NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER, INCLUDING +4, EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) 

OR TAX ID. 

Legal Sponsor Name: 

DUNS Number: 

EIN/Tax ID: 

B. LIST THE NAME OF THE COMMUNITY OR CONSORTIUM OF COMMUNITIES APPLYING: 

1. __________________________________________________ 

2. __________________________________________________ 

3. __________________________________________________ 

4. __________________________________________________ 

C. PROVIDE THE FULL AIRPORT NAME AND 3-LETTER IATA AIRPORT CODE FOR THE APPLICANT(S)

AIRPORT(S) (ONLY PROVIDE CODES FOR THE AIRPORT(S) THAT ARE ACTUALLY SEEKING SERVICE). 

1. 2. 

3. 4. 
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D. LIST THE 2-DIGIT CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT CODE APPLICABLE TO THE SPONSORING 

ORGANIZATION, AND IF A CONSORTIUM, TO EACH PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY. 

1. 2. 

3. 4. 

E. APPLICANT INFORMATION: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) 

□ Not a Consortium □ Interstate Consortium □ Intrastate Consortium D 

□ Community now receives subsidized Essential Air Service 

□ Community (or Consortium member) previously received a Small Community Air Service 

Development Program Grant 

If previous recipient: Year of grant(s): ___________ 

F. PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS: (LIST ORGANIZATION NAMES) 

PUBLIC PRIVATE 

1. 1. 

2. 2. 

3. 3. 

4. 4. 

5. 5. 

G. PROJECT PROPOSAL: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) 

□ Marketing j—j Upgrade Aircraft □ New Route 

□ Travel Bank j_] Service Restoration □ Subsidy 

□ Surface Transportation □ Regional Service □ Revenue Guarantee 

□ Launch New Carrier □ Start-up Cost Offset □ First Service 

□ Study □ Secure Additional Service □ Other (explain below) 

H. EXISTING LANDING AIDS AT LOCAL AIRPORT: 

□ Full ILS □ Outer/Middle Marker 

□ Localizer □ Other (specify) 

□ Published Instrument Approach 
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describe the source(s) of fund(s) and the value ($) of each. 

 

 

LINE DESCRIPTION SUB TOTAL TOTAL AMOUNT

1 Federal amount requested 

2 State cash financial contribution 

Local cash financial contribution 

3a Airport cash funds 

3b Non-airport cash funds 

3 Total local cash funds (3a + 3b) 

4 TOTAL CASH FUNDING (1+2+3) 

In-Kind contribution 

5a Airport In-Kind contribution** 

5b Other In-Kind contribution** 1

5 TOTAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION (5a + 5b) 

6 TOTAL PROJECT COST (4+5) 

J. IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS** 

For funds in lines 5a (Airport In-Kind contribution) and 5b (Other In-Kind contribution), please 

I. PROJECT COST: DO NOT ENTER TEXT IN SHADED AREA
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K. IS THIS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 

PROCESS? 

□ a. This application was made available to the state under the Executive Order 12372 

Process for review on (date) __ . 

□ b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372, but has not been selected by the state for review. 

□ c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. 

L. IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT? (IF "YES", PROVIDE

EXPLANATION) 

□ No □ Yes (explain)
DOT Docket OST – 2013 – 0120 

Proposal for A Grant Under The 

Small Community Air Service 

Development Program 

Submitted by 

Springfield-Branson National Airport 

DUNS # 024706756

Congressional District #7
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Contents 

1. Proposal Overview ........................................................................... 4

 Airport Name and Contact Information 4 

 Official Sponsor of Proposal 4 

 Community Partner for Application 4 

 Grant Eligibility 4 

 Project Description 4 

2. SGF Service Area and Air Service Deficiency ........................................ 7 

 SGF Service Area 7 

 Air Service Deficiency at SGF 8 

Addressing the Air Service Deficiency: Southeastern US Access 9 

3. SCASD Grant Administration Plan .................................................... 13 

 Requested Term of Grant 13 

 Funding and Revenue Sources 13 

 Revenue Guarantee 13 

 Marketing and Advertising Plan 13 

 In-Kind Funding 14 

 Previous Air Service Development Efforts 15 

 Ensuring Self Sufficiency 15 
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1. Proposal Overview 

A. Airport Name and Contact Information 

Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) 

Brian C. Weiler. A.A.E. 

Director of Aviation 

2300 N. Airport Blvd. 

Springfield, MO 65802 

BWeiler@flyspringfield.com

417-868-0500 x2000 

B. Official Sponsor of Proposal 

The Springfield-Branson National Airport is the official legal sponsor of the Small Community 

Air Service Development Program application. 

C. Community Partner for Application 

The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce joins the Airport in the submission and support 

of this application, and is participating in the community matching portion of the funding 

request for the grant. 

D. Grant Eligibility 

The Springfield-Branson National Airport is fully eligible based on the criteria put forth in the 

Department of Transportation Docket DOT-OST-2013-0120. 

E. Project Description 

The plan for grant implementation is to address considerable air service deficiencies due to 

a lack of southeastern US access from the greater Springfield region. SGF is a market 

characterized by high fares, and increased competition and capacity will allow for more 

options for SGF travelers, and potentially bring fare discipline to the market. The community 

believes that targeting increased capacity to Delta’s Atlanta hub, or new nonstop service on 

US Airways to its Charlotte hub, would provide increased options for the traveling public, 

both business and leisure travelers alike. 
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The southeastern US is a major market for the Springfield-Branson National Airport, 

capturing over 28% of all passengers traveling to and from SGF. This is the top region for 

SGF passenger traffic, and increased capacity would be a great benefit to the community. 

SGF Passenger and Revenue Distribution 

CY 2012 

SGF Scheduled Air Service Review: Declining Capacity 

Further adding to the limited access to the southeastern US is the fact that since CY 2007, 

available seat capacity at SGF has decreased by approximately 30%. Several nonstop 

routes have been discontinued during this time period, which includes Memphis, 

Minneapolis, St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Detroit. 

SGF Scheduled Air Service: CY 2013 vs. CY 2007

Carrier Dest 2007 2013 Change % Change 2007 2013 Change % Change

American 4,721 3,724 (997) -21.1% 234,771 180,603 (54,168) -23.1%

DFW 3,247 2,486 (761) -23.4% 166,706 121,553 (45,153) -27.1%

ORD 1,095 1,238 143 13.1% 52,560 59,050 6,490 12.3%

STL 379 (379) -100.0% 15,505 (15,505) -100.0%

Delta/Northwest 3,527 1,703 (1,824) -51.7% 176,020 85,150 (90,870) -51.6%

ATL 1,080 1,702 622 57.6% 53,420 85,100 31,680 59.3%

CVG 654 (654) -100.0% 32,700 (32,700) -100.0%

DTW 364 (364) -100.0% 18,200 (18,200) -100.0%

MSP 359 (359) -100.0% 18,000 (18,000) -100.0%

MEM 1,070 1 (1,069) -99.9% 53700 50 (53,650) -99.9%

Allegiant 479 527 48 10.0% 71,850 84,342 12,492 17.4%

AZA 112 112 17,904 17,904

LAS 237 128 (109) -46.0% 35,550 20,496 (15,054) -42.3%

LAX 24 24 3,840 3,840

PIE 105 131 26 24.8% 15,750 20,982 5,232 33.2%

SFB 137 132 (5) -3.6% 20,550 21,120 570 2.8%

United 3,003 2,032 (971) -32.3% 155,302 99,494 (55,808) -35.9%

DEN 1,234 713 (521) -42.2% 62,436 34,588 (27,848) -44.6%

ORD 1,769 1,319 (450) -25.4% 92,866 64,906 (27,960) -30.1%

Total 11,730 7,986 (3,744) -31.9% 637,943 449,589 (188,354) -29.5%

Departures Seats
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The cancelation of these nonstop routes exacerbates the air service deficiency at SGF, which 

is why increased capacity would greatly aid the overall air service levels in the region. 

SGF Enplanement Trends Are Concerning 

Enplanement trends have generally declined at SGF in concert with the elimination of 

approximately 30% of the capacity since CY 2007. Enplanements have decreased by 

approximately 15% since CY 2007, but it is important to note that they increased between 

CY 2011 and CY 2012, and are on a positive trajectory. Additional capacity to the 

southeastern US will aid in the continuation of this growth trend at SGF, and grant funding 

will go a long way to gaining this additional capacity. 

SGF Enplanement Trend 

CY 2007 – CY 2012

The grant funding request is for $450,000 with a community match of $80,000, for a total 

of $530,000 in cash contributions to aid in risk mitigation for increased air service access 

to/from the southeastern US. In addition to the many letters of support from the community 

that are attached, a letter of support from US Airways is also enclosed. The City of 

Springfield and the Springfield-Branson National Airport respectfully appreciates the 

Department giving consideration to its grant application. 

300,000

350,000

400,000

450,000

500,000

SGF Enplanements

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

SGF Enplanements 441,347 390,626 407,089 398,026 365,495 376,294
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2. SGF Service Area and Air Service Deficiency 

SGF Service Area 

The Springfield-Branson National Airport is a critical component to the economic vibrancy of 

the region, which is characterized by approximately 550,000 people within a sixty minute 

drive time and 1,000,000 people within a ninety minute drive time. Because Springfield is in 

a somewhat geographically isolated region, much of the population finds it most convenient 

to utilize SGF for their travels. The closest commercial airports that provide higher levels of 

air service than SGF include Kansas City International Airport (MCI), Lambert – St. Louis 

International Airport (STL), and Tulsa International Airport (TUL). However, these airports 

range between 2.5 – 3.5 hours away from Springfield, and make for an onerous drive for all 

travelers, business and leisure. SGF is the more efficient and logical option. 

SGF Primary and Extended Service Area 
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Air Service Deficiency at SGF 

In addition to being geographically isolated, SGF is an airport which has significantly higher 

airfares than its neighboring airports in the region. The presence of low cost carriers at the 

larger airports in the region allows for greater competition, and therefore lower airfares for 

the public. Increased capacity at SGF would allow for greater competition among the 

incumbent airlines, and thus create a benefit for the travelers to have more options to 

choose from when deciding how to travel to and from the Springfield region. 

The following graph and table illustrates that SGF not only has a higher average one way 

gross fare than the national average, but also its neighboring airports in Missouri. 

SGF Fare Premium vs. National Average 

 and Other Missouri Airports 

CY 2011 – CY 2012 

$150.00

$200.00

$250.00

$300.00

SGF Avg. OW Gross Fare MCI Avg. OW Gross Fare

STL Avg. OW Gross Fare Nat'l Avg. OW Gross Fare

Q1 2011 Q2 2011 Q3 2011 Q4 2011 Q1 2012 Q2 2012 Q3 2012 Q4 2012

SGF Avg. OW Gross Fare $257.45 $266.46 $246.31 $250.62 $256.86 $274.98 $266.31 $262.24

MCI Avg. OW Gross Fare $193.52 $195.88 $189.92 $195.75 $200.12 $211.13 $204.66 $204.56

STL Avg. OW Gross Fare $192.88 $200.15 $196.42 $198.96 $206.93 $214.85 $204.16 $202.75

Nat'l Avg. OW Gross Fare $209.14 $217.87 $214.86 $215.53 $219.71 $227.24 $219.13 $219.65

SGF Fare Premium vs. MCI 33.0% 36.0% 29.7% 28.0% 28.4% 30.2% 30.1% 28.2%

SGF Fare Premium vs. STL 33.5% 33.1% 25.4% 26.0% 24.1% 28.0% 30.4% 29.3%

SGF Fare Premium vs. Nat'l Avg. 23.1% 22.3% 14.6% 16.3% 16.9% 21.0% 21.5% 19.4%
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The deficiency is clear: An average one way fare that is approximately 20% higher than the 

national average, but 30% higher than both MCI and STL. 

While the airport and community understand that increased capacity at the airport may not 

necessarily directly lower airfares at SGF, it will increase competition and bring greater fare 

discipline to the market. At a minimum, it will allow for increased options for travelers to 

choose from when traveling to and from the Springfield region. 

Addressing the Air Service Deficiency: Southeastern US Access 

Currently, Springfield-Branson National Airport has scheduled air service from three network 

carriers – Delta, United, and American – in addition to nonstop leisure flights on Allegiant 

Air, which flies to vacation destinations such as Las Vegas, Orlando, and Tampa/St. 

Petersburg. While the air service Allegiant provides is outstanding and a benefit to the 

community, it is strictly vacation traffic, and does not provide connectivity to the broader 

national transportation system. 

SGF Network Carrier Air Service Access 

CY 2013 

While a look at the SGF air service map may seem like there is adequate access to the 

southeastern US, there is actually quite a challenge accessing this region. While Delta’s 
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Atlanta hub provides excellent access, there is limited available capacity on the current 

flights, with Delta’s load factors being approximately 87% for the CY 2012. Furthermore, 

the most recent load factor totals from April – May 2013 indicate that the average load 

factors are over 92%. With the average load factor being so high, and with several summer 

months being over 90%, increased available seats would be beneficial for the community. 

Delta Load Factor Performance at SGF 

June 2012 – May 2013 

*Load Factors are based on Delta data and compiled by SGF. 2012 figures include MEM and ATL, while 2013 includes only ATL 

Because there is limited capacity available to conveniently travel to and from the 

southeastern US, passengers either need to take inefficient and circuitous routings for their 

travels or simply not travel at all. These indirect routings are inconvenient and burdensome 

for the traveler. To this end, it is clear that there are both business and leisure travelers 

who decide to use alternative airports to access the region or do not fly at all due to 

difficulty accessing the region. Increased capacity to either Delta’s ATL hub or US Airways’ 

CLT hub would address this deficiency for the community. 

Based on the top SGF O&D markets in the southeastern US without nonstop service (ATL), it 

is clear that that passengers are taking cumbersome and indirect methods to travel between 

SGF and these markets. Based on routing efficiency, which is defined as the difference 

between the number of miles flown between SGF and the market and the number of miles 

75.0%

80.0%

85.0%

90.0%

95.0%

100.0%

DL SGF Load Factors

LF averaged 

over 92% for 

Apr/May 2013
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nonstop flights would provide, passengers are traveling an additional 239 miles on average 

(1,062 miles vs. 824 miles). This results in a 77.5% routing efficiency rating, which is low 

and illustrates the inefficiency with which passengers must travel between SGF and these 

southeastern US destinations. 

Top SGF Southeastern US O&D Markets – 

 High Fare Levels and Circuitous Routings 

CY 2012 

In addition to the circuitous routings that travelers must use to access the southeastern US, 

or for inbound passengers from the southeast to access the greater Springfield region, there 

are clear fare differentials that encourage travelers to consider alternative airports rather 

than SGF. For these markets combined, the average one way gross fare for SGF is 

approximately $305 as of CY 2012, which is over 50% higher than MCI and STL and 10% 

higher than TUL. Again, this is a clear sign that there is an air service access deficiency, one 

in which increased capacity at SGF can help aid in alleviating. 

M arket P sgr P DEW % Originating 

@ SGF

Gross OW 

Fare

Avg. Ticket 

M iles

Routing 

Efficiency

MCO 8,402 11.5 76.2% $320.14 1,152 80.4%

FLL 6,495 8.9 65.9% $284.77 1,328 82.3%

CLT 5,842 8.0 39.6% $300.66 916 77.1%

MSY 5,398 7.4 61.9% $270.78 799 66.6%

RDU 5,255 7.2 41.5% $293.56 1,033 78.8%

MIA 5,222 7.1 77.4% $292.33 1,414 77.9%

TPA 3,804 5.2 56.9% $344.77 1,125 79.7%

RIC 3,429 4.7 36.5% $310.01 1,107 79.5%

JAX 2,967 4.1 50.9% $299.77 979 83.4%

ORF 2,791 3.8 53.5% $314.38 1,215 77.8%

RSW 2,701 3.7 68.4% $331.85 1,220 82.2%

GSO 2,489 3.4 54.4% $272.85 936 79.9%

TYS 2,220 3.0 50.3% $328.66 705 75.1%

PNS 2,117 2.9 59.5% $285.43 893 65.8%

CAE 1,893 2.6 46.0% $315.99 892 81.2%

GSP 1,526 2.1 47.5% $328.45 825 78.1%

VPS 1,426 1.9 79.6% $290.53 929 64.9%

BHM 1,271 1.7 42.9% $379.84 654 69.0%

Total 65,249 89.1 58.0% $304.59 1,063 77.5%
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SGF Fare Levels Compared to 

Alternative Airports in Region 

CY 2012 

The over $100 difference in a one way ticket is significant to any traveler, whether business 

or leisure. Of the markets above, SGF had the highest fares in all but three, where TUL had 

higher average fares. For some markets, such as Orlando (MCO), Tampa (TPA), and 

Birmingham (BHM), the fare differential is closer to $150 one way, which would clearly 

discourage travelers using SGF as their airport of choice. 

M arket SGF M CI STL TUL

MCO $320.14 $183.30 $172.47 $269.89

FLL $284.77 $187.09 $197.93 $270.89

CLT $300.66 $208.19 $222.75 $343.92

MSY $270.78 $173.12 $214.44 $242.83

RDU $293.56 $217.76 $188.33 $262.22

MIA $292.33 $228.29 $214.43 $249.06

TPA $344.77 $195.43 $190.66 $264.72

RIC $310.01 $232.43 $237.44 $305.62

JAX $299.77 $225.62 $232.65 $290.80

ORF $314.38 $219.85 $237.93 $296.99

RSW $331.85 $194.50 $212.74 $311.00

GSO $272.85 $245.34 $216.92 $318.65

TYS $328.66 $297.80 $306.32 $337.75

PNS $285.43 $183.83 $194.78 $274.34

CAE $315.99 $256.80 $278.57 $304.31

GSP $328.45 $244.98 $235.10 $272.71

VPS $290.53 $210.65 $222.37 $263.89

BHM $379.84 $219.64 $144.48 $311.00

Total $304.59 $198.89 $199.23 $275.54

SGF Fare Premium 53.1% 52.9% 10.5%
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3. SCASD Grant Administration Plan

Requested Term of Grant 

The Springfield-Branson National Airport respectfully requests that the term of the grant be 

for two years from the start of service. 

Funding and Revenue Sources 

The amount requested in this proposal is $450,000, with the Springfield Area Chamber of 

Commerce contributing an additional $80,000 in cash for a total of $530,000. 

Revenue Guarantee 

The primary purpose of the revenue guarantee portion of the grant funding is to offset the 

risk of the carrier in either entering the market (US Airways), or for an incumbent carrier to 

increase capacity (Delta). The agreement will be based on a specific contract that details the 

revenues per flight and the determination of how the revenues are to be computed. The 

airline will agree to operate a specific pattern of flights.

Marketing and Advertising Plan 

The airport and community understand that a critical component to ensuring the successful 

start-up period for new service or increased capacity will be a comprehensive marketing and 

advertising plan. This will include: 

 Extensive usage of social media outlets, including Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest in 

order to build awareness of the new air service 

Category SCASD 

Grant

Community 

Funds TOTAL

Revenue Guarantee $420,000 $70,000 $490,000

Marketing/Advertising Support $30,000 $10,000 $40,000

TOTAL $450,000 $80,000 $530,000
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 Print media advertisements in local newspapers 

 Billboards along major roadways to create awareness within the community 

 Television and radio advertisements in order to reach as many people in the 

community as possible 

 Banner advertisements on website 

 Utilization of extensive networking resources to spread the word, including public 

speaking to civic and other groups 

In-Kind Funding

In addition to the cash contributions from the community, the Springfield-Branson National 

Airport has a competitive incentive program that can be utilized in addition to the cash 

contribution. The details are as follows: 

Air carrier incentives are available in the following areas for a period not to exceed one year for each City 

added.

Incentives available to New or Incumbent Carrier

Service to City not currently 

served from S GF

● Marketing support

 ◌ $10,000 per departure

 ◌ $25,00 maximum

● Abatement of landing fees

● Abatement of exclusive use rents for ticket counter, office and 

 operations areas

● Utilization of Airport assets, such as FIDS/BIDS, IT assistance,

 ground equipment (as available), etc.

● Ground handling services are available to carriers on a standard 

 fee basis

Service to City already served 

from S GF

● Marketing support

 ◌ $5,000 per departure

 ◌ $15,000 maximum

● Abatement of landing fees

● Abatement of exclusive use rents for ticket counter, office and 

 operations areas

● Utilization of Airport assets, such as FIDS/BIDS, IT assistance,

 ground equipment (as available), etc.

● Ground handling services are available to carriers on a standard

 fee basis
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Previous Air Service Development Efforts 

Springfield-Branson National Airport has been very active in its air service development 

efforts over the last two years. The actions taken include: 

 Participation in Air Service Development Conferences such as ACI Jumpstart 

 In the last 24 months, SGF has met at the corporate airline headquarters with 

Delta, American Airlines, US Airways, and United Airlines to discuss potential 

opportunities. The meetings were productive and the airlines receptive to 

meeting with the airport. 

 Each year the airport updates a five year Air Service Master Plan (last 

completed in January 2013 for years 2013 – 2017). The purpose is to outline 

current airline performance and future opportunities. It is an excellent tool for 

the airport to understand air service economics, and if concerns exist for 

them to address them proactively. 

 The airport works closely with an aviation consultancy to keep abreast of 

current trends at the airport, airline performance metrics, and potential 

opportunities or threats to air service at SGF 

Ensuring Self Sufficiency 

SGF is fully aware that there can be extenuating circumstances which have the potential to 

impact ridership on a new route or increased capacity. Just as the airport has been diligent 

in its air service development efforts described above, they will be equally as attentive to 

the necessity of the new service to be successful. To this end, the airport plans to take the 

following actions: 

 Stay in close contact with the airline on a monthly basis to fully communicate the 

performance of the new service, and to swiftly address any issues that may arise 

that is having a negative impact on passenger traffic and/or financial performance 

 Re-focus targeted marketing and advertising is it is deemed that this will aid in 

increased ridership 
u s AIRWAY S 

4000 E. Sky Harbor Blvd. 

Phoenix, AZ 85034 

480.693.0800 

Brooke Chapman 

Associate Director 

Small Community Air Service Department 

Office of Aviation Analysis 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Room W86-307 

Dear Ms. Chapman, 

I am writing in support of the Small Community Air Service Grant application that has been submitted by 

the Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF). I 

The purpose of the airport's application is for risk abatement funds to address the air service deficiency 

in available seats for passengers traveling to and from the greater Springfield region. Specifically, the 

airport has identified that the US Airways Charlotte (CLT) hub would provide increased east 

coast/southeast access in addition to enhanced international access for passengers. We agree with the 

airport's assessment. 

j 

US Airways has evaluated the potential for nonstop air service between SGF and CLT, and believes that a 

Small Community Air Service Grant for risk abatement would assist in further evaluation of this potential 

opportunity. 

I 

Therefore, we urge the Department of Transportation to give the Springfield Branson National Airport's 

application favorable consideration. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. ^ 

Sincerely, 

US Airways 

111 W. Rio Salado Pkwy 

Tempe, AZ 85281 

Jason.George@usairwavs.com 

480-693-5109 







July 10, 2013

Brooke Chapman, Associate Director

Small Community Air Service Development 

Office of Aviation Analysis

8th Floor, Room W86-307

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE

Washington, DC 20590

Dear Ms. Chapman:

I am writing in support of the Small Community Air Service Grant application being 

submitted by the Springfield-Branson National Airport.

The Springfield-Branson National Airport provides critical air service for state 

government and regional businesses in Southwest Missouri. In the past few years the 

airport has experienced the loss of five destination cities resulting in a significant loss 

of seats and connectivity. 

I am impressed by the efforts of the Springfield-Branson Airport as they continue to 

market the airport and meet the needs of the community. I hope you will give their 

proposal strong consideration.

Sincerely,

Joseph Reynolds

VP & CFO