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- Gainesville Regional Airport to See Increase in General Aviation Activity This Week

GAINESVILLE, Fla – Jan. 25, 2007 – Gainesville Regional Airport will see an increase in general aviation activity this week as University Air Center (UAC) hosts a Beechcraft and Cirrus aircraft fly-in beginning today until Sunday, Jan. 28.  Click here to read the airport's press release.

 

- Download the Gainesville Regional Airport Newsletter to see what's new!  Winter 2006   Fall 2006  Summer 2006  February 2006   May 2005     July 2004     April 2004     January 2004

 

- Gainesville Regional Airport Prepares for Thanksgiving Holiday Travelers
GAINESVILLE, Fla – Nov. 16, 2006 – Gainesville Regional Airport is preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday travelers and will serve breakfast to approximately 600 passengers on Tuesday, Nov. 21 and Wednesday, Nov. 22.  Click here to read the airport's press release.

 

- Gainesville Regional Airport Wins Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business Expansion of the Year Award
GAINESVILLE, Fla – Nov. 3, 2006 – The Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority (GACRAA) was awarded the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce small business expansion of the year award on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at the annual awards luncheon.  Click here to read the airport's press release.

 

- Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority Announces New Officers
GAINESVILLE, Fla – Oct. 2, 2006 – The Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority (GACRAA) elected new officers at its monthly board meeting on Thursday, Sept. 28.  Click here to read the airport's press release.    Click here to see the Board Members page.

 

 

- University Air Center Unveils Cessna Pilot Training Center
GAINESVILLE, Fla – Sept. 15, 2006 – University Air Center (UAC), the fixed base operator (FBO) at Gainesville Regional Airport, is now an official Cessna Pilot Training Center and is holding a grand opening ceremony, open to the public on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Click here to read the airport's press release.

 

 

- Download the Gainesville Regional Airport Newsletter to see what's new!   Fall 2006  Summer 2006  February 2006   May 2005     July 2004     April 2004     January 2004

 

 

- DayJet to Open First DayBase at Gainesville Regional Airport
FORT MYERS, Fla. - July 24, 2006 - DayJet™ and the Gainesville Regional Airport today announced at the Florida Airports Council's 37th annual conference that DayJet's first Southeast DayBase and maintenance facility will be located in Gainesville, Florida - in the center of the company's launch region.  Click here to read the press release.

 

- “Art at the Airport” Exhibit by Gainesville Fine Arts Association on Display at Gainesville Regional Airport Passenger Terminal
GAINESVILLE – July 14, 2006 - Visitors to Gainesville Regional Airport will have the pleasure of viewing a new “Art at the Airport” exhibit in the airline passenger terminal, provided by the Gainesville Fine Arts Association (GFAA).  Click here to read the airport's press release.

 

- Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority Enabling Legislation Signed by the Governor
GAINESVILLE – June 29, 2006 - The Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority codification was passed by the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate and approved by Governor Jeb Bush, which updates and further clarifies the Airport Authority’s responsibilities and duties.  Click here to read the airport's press release.

 

 

- DayJet Announces Gainesville as One of First Five DayPort Locations 
GAINESVILLE – June 14, 2006 -  DayJet^™ announced today that they will initiate a new twist to point-to-point jet service from Gainesville Regional Airport as one of the first five airports in the nation. Click here to read the airport's press release.

 

- Download the Gainesville Regional Airport Newsletter to see what's new!   Summer 2006  February 2006   May 2005     July 2004     April 2004     January 2004

 

 

-  Passenger Terminal Opened

GAINESVILLE – April 17, 2006 - Gainesville Regional Airport returned to scheduled operations with Continental Connection leading the return, arriving at 12:20 p.m. Northwest Airlink followed, arriving at 1:30 p.m., and all airlines are now operating their normal schedule.  Click here to read the airport's press release.

 

 

-  Congressman Stearns Presents Gainesville Regional Airport with a $2 Million Check

GAINESVILLE – April 11, 2006 - The Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority met with Congressman Cliff Stearns today at the Airline passenger terminal to receive a ceremonial $2 million check, representing much-needed funding for runway and taxiway improvements.  Click here to read the airport's press release.

 

 

- Eclipse Aviation and Airport Authority Break Ground on New Gainesville Maintenance Facility

GAINESVILLE, FL — April 3, 2006 — Eclipse Aviation, manufacturer of the revolutionary Eclipse 500 very light jet (VLJ), and the Gainesville-Alachua County  Regional Airport Authority held a groundbreaking ceremony today to begin construction of the Eclipse Aviation factory service center in Gainesville, Florida.  Click here to read the airport's press release.

 

 

- The Airport Authority and Gainesville Harvest to Host the 6th Annual Canstruction® Event

 GAINESVILLE – The Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority and Gainesville Harvest will host the 6^th Annual Canstruction® event, a national program that brings together creativity and community service, on Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1. Click here to read the airport's press release.

 

 

- Download the Gainesville Regional Airport Newsletter to see what's new!    February 2006   May 2005     July 2004     April 2004     January 2004

 

- Gainesville Regional Airport to Serve Holiday Travelers an Early Morning Treat
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – December 16, 2005 - The Gainesville Regional Airport will serve coffee, orange juice, cookies, doughnuts and other baked treats to approximately 300 early morning holiday travelers on Wednesday, Dec. 21 and Thursday, Dec. 22.  Click here to read the airport's press release.

- Gainesville Regional Airport Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Commemorate the Phase 1 Opening of its Airline Passenger Terminal Renovation
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – November 3, 2005 - The Gainesville Regional Airport commemorated its Phase 1 opening of the Airline Passenger Terminal renovation by cutting the ribbon on Delta Connection’s boarding bridge, one of three covered walkways that connect the terminal building to the aircraft, during a ceremony today.  Click here to read the airport's press release.  Click here to read the airport's press release.

 

- Gainesville Regional Airport Ends Fiscal Year with Increase in Passenger Traffic
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – October 27, 2005 - The Gainesville Regional Airport ended its 2005 fiscal year on September 30 with a 36.84 percent increase in passenger traffic compared to the 2004 fiscal year.  Click here to read the airport's press release.

 

 

- Gainesville Regional Airport Announces New Manager, Public Relations and Governmental Affairs

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – October 27, 2005 - The Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority announces the appointment of Michelle B. Danisovszky as its new Manager, Public Relations and Governmental Affairs for the Gainesville Regional Airport.  Click here to read the airport's press release.

 

 

- Download the Gainesville Regional Airport Newsletter to see what's new!  May 2005     July 2004     April 2004     January 2004

 

 

- Grand Opening -  Jet Fuel Food Concession at Airport

Gainesville, FL – June 16, 2005- Gainesville Regional Airport will celebrate the grand opening of the Jet Fuel Coffee Company food concession with a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 16th at 10:30 am.  Click here to read the airport's press release.

 

 

- Double-Digit Passenger Increase for Sixth Straight Month

Gainesville, FL – April 21, 2005 – Gainesville Regional Airport published its monthly report of airline traffic volumes for March, revealing a 39.7% increase in enplaned passengers on scheduled service over the same month in 2004.  Click here to read the airport's press release.

 

 

- Airport Posts Double-digit Growth for February

 Gainesville, FL – March 17, 2005 – The number of passengers getting on scheduled flights grew 60.6% in February 2005 compared to February 2004.  Click here to read the airport's press release.

 

 

- “Welcome Home Troops” Sign to be Erected at Airport

Gainesville, FL – February 1, 2005 – A “Welcome Home” sign for returning members of the armed forces will be unveiled on Thursday, February 3th at the Gainesville Regional Airport.   Click here to read the airport's press release.

 

 

- Passenger Traffic Climbs at Gainesville Regional Airport

 Gainesville, FL – January 20, 2005 – With the addition of two new airlines, Northwest Airlines with service to Memphis and Continental Connection with service to Miami and Tampa, the Gainesville Regional Airport is experiencing substantially higher volumes of traffic.  Click here to read the airport's press release.

 

 

- Northwest Airlines Arrives in Gainesville
Gainesville, FL – September 17, 2004 – Gainesville Regional Airport will celebrate the

Inaugural flight of Northwest Airlines and the airport’s new service to Memphis and the world with a special event on Monday, September 20.  Click here to read the airport's press release.

 

 

- Flights Cancelled at Gainesville Regional Airport Due to Hurricane Frances

Gainesville, FL – September 3, 2004 5:00 p.m. – The Gainesville Regional Airport has no immediate plans to close, however, weather conditions are being monitored closely and flight cancellations are anticipated on Sunday, September 5 and Monday, September 6.  Click here to read the airport's press release regarding known flight cancellations as of Sept. 3.

 

 

- Gainesville Regional Airport's Primary Runway Scheduled to Open on Thursday, September 2
Gainesville, FL – August 30, 2004 3:00 p.m. – A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Thursday, September 2, 2004 at 8:00 a.m. at Gainesville Regional Airport to celebrate the opening of the Airport’s primary runway.  Click here to read the airport's full press release.

 

- Runway Rehabilitation Project Begins at Gainesville

  Regional Airport

Gainesville, FL – August 3, 2004 – A $5.2 million runway rehabilitation project is underway at Gainesville Regional Airport.  Runway 10/28, the Airport’s main runway, will be closed to all air traffic from August 13 through September 1.  Click here to read the airport's full press release.

 

- Continental Connection Announces New Service

Gainesville, FL – July 15, 2004 – Continental Connection, operated by Gulfstream International Airlines, Inc., announced its plan for new service between Gainesville and Miami International, as well as new service between Gainesville and Tampa/St. Petersburg.
Click here to read the airport's full press release.   Click here to read the press release issued by Continental Connection.

 

 

- Download the Gainesville Regional Airport Newsletter to see what's new!   July 2004   April 2004   January 2004

 

 

- Delta Connection Announces Larger Aircraft

Gainesville, FL – June 14, 2004 – Delta Connection, carrier Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) has announced that they will begin scheduled service with their 70-seat CRJ-700 aircraft beginning July 1, 2004.  Click here to read the airport's full press release.

 

- Northwest Airlines Announces New Jet Service

Gainesville, FL - May 10, 2004 - Northwest Airlines announces new jet service between their Memphis hub and Gainesville Regional Airport.  Beginning September 20, 2004, Northwest Airlines will serve North Central Florida twice a day with their 50-seat Regional Jet aircraft.  Click here to read the airport's full press release.     Click here to read the press release issued by Northwest Airlines.

 

 

- Air Service Announcement to Take Place May 10, 2004
Gainesville, FL - May 7, 2004 - Airline officials and Gainesville Regional Airport will make a major air service announcement on Monday, May 10, 2004.  Click here to read the full press release.

 

 

- Download the Gainesville Regional Airport Newsletter to see what's new!   April 2004   January 2004

 

 

- US AIRWAYS ALL JETS…ALL THE TIME!  Inauguration of US Airways all jet service
Gainesville, FL. – March 4, 2004 – In the spirit of improving air service for Gainesville/Alachua County and North Central Florida, Gainesville Regional Airport will officially kick-off its “US AIRWAYS…ALL JETS…ALL THE TIME SERVICE TO CHARLOTTE” by hosting a special press conference AND celebration of the all new 50-seat CRJ 200 (Canadian Regional Jet) aircraft.  The event will take place with a brief press conference on Monday, March 8th at 1:45 P.M. in front of the US Airways ticket counter in the airline passenger terminal.  Click here to read the full press release.

 

- New Wireless Internet at the Gainesville Regional Airport
Gainesville, FL - February 4, 2004 - Gainesville Regional Airport is pleased to announce that wireless and wired high-speed Internet access will be provided in the terminal and public areas as a no-cost amenity to travelers flying Gainesville.  Click here to read the full press release.

 

- US Airways Express Announces All Jet Service Starting March 7, 2004
Gainesville, FL – January 12, 2004 – US Airways announces this afternoon that effective March 7, 2004 all flights to and from Gainesville Regional Airport will be served with 50-seat CRJ-200 Regional Jet Aircraft.  Click here to read to full press release.
    US Airways Press Release   US Airways Express CRJ-200 Fact Sheet 
    US Airways Fact Sheet

- Celebration of "100 Years of Flight"
December 17, 2003 marks the 100th anniversary of the first powered, manned, heavier-than-air, controlled flight.  The public is invited to attend a celebration of 100 Years of Flight.  Click here to read the full press release.
    Date:  Wednesday, December 17, 2003
    Time:  10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
    Place: Gainesville Regional Airport - Airline Passenger Terminal 

- Announcement of New Officers for Airport Authority
At the September 18^th Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority board meeting, new officers were elected.   Click here to read the full press release.

- Airport Awarded a Small Community Air Service Development Pilot
  Program Grant
On September 17, 2003, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that Gainesville Regional Airport will receive a $660,000 grant awarded under the USDOT Small Community Air Service Development Pilot Program.  Click here to read the full press release.

-Airport Master Plan Update Study
Reynolds, Smith & Hills, Inc., the airport's planning consultant, conducted meetings on Friday, July 25, 2003 to review Working Paper # 1 of the Airport Master Plan Update Study.  Working Paper # 1 contains the Inventory and Forecast chapters of the Master Plan Update Study report. 

Please click here to download a copy of Working Paper # 1 in ACROBAT format.  Please note that this is a 12MB file and may take a few to download minutes depending on your connection.

-US Airways to Add Additional Flights Beginning June 9, 2003
US Airways Express announced it will be adding an additional departure, Flight 3018, beginning June 9^th, departing Gainesville Regional Airport at 7:25 A.M. and arriving in Charlotte, N.C. at 9:20 A.M.   Click here to read the full press release.

-Airport Announces New Director of Facilities & Maintenance

The Gainesville Regional Airport announces  Allan J. Penksa as its senior manager in charge of facilities and maintenance,   responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising all activities related to facilities maintenance and facilities development at the airport.  Click here to read the full press release.

 

 

-Great News!  More Delta/ASA Seats

Delta/ASA is scheduling the larger, 66-passenger ATR aircraft on two of its flights beginning mid-February, 2003.  This is great news.  Delta/ASA flights routinely see better than 80% average load factors.  The additional seats offers expanded flexibility and service for Gainesville Regional Airport travelers.  Click here to read the full press release.

-Credit Card Service Now Available For Airport Parking

We are pleased to announce that credit cards, checks or cash are now accepted at the Gainesville Regional Airport Parking Lots.  American Express, Master Card, Visa, Discover and Diner's Club are all accepted.  Click here to read the full press release.
 

-GO*NY NonStop!
The Gainesville Regional Airport is pleased to announce a partnership with Ocala to launch a campaign to attract Continental Airlines and the creation of a nonstop Gainesville to Newark, New Jersey route.  For full details, CLICK HERE to see the GO*NY NonStop! flyer in Adobe Acrobat Format.  If you would like to help us by making a Travel Commitment Pledge, please click here to fill out our simple online sign-up sheet.  Somebody from the airport will then call you to follow-up.

 

-Travel Note

Important:  Before coming to the airport, please check our Flight Status page and check with your airline to confirm your flight information.  The airlines serving the Gainesville Regional Airport can be reached at the following numbers:

 

Continental Connection / Gulfstream		1-800-525-0280
Delta Connection / ASA		1-800-221-1212
US Airways Express / PSA		1-800-428-4322

 

Please be aware of the importance of arriving an hour or more before your flight is scheduled to depart.

-Meeting Notices

In 2007, GACRAA (Airport Authority) Board Meetings  will be regularly held on the fourth (4th)  Thursday of every month at 5:00 P.M.  The meeting location is in the Lounge area of the airline passenger terminal at 3880 NE 39th Avenue.  This is subject to change, so if planning to attend, please call the Airport Administration office at 352-373-0249 to confirm.  The agenda for the next GACRAA Board Meeting can be viewed in either WORD or ACROBAT format.  This version is the agenda without the supporting documentation.  The full agenda with supporting documentation is available in ACROBAT by clicking here.  Be aware that this document can be as large as 6 Megabytes in size and will take some time to download.  Please check here for exceptions to the regular schedule.  Archives of meeting agendas and meeting highlights can be found on our Documents Archive Page.  

 

Click here for Guidelines for Addressing GACRAA.  (Guidelines in ACROBAT format.)

Committee meetings are held regularly.  Upcoming scheduled meetings are:
 

Committee	Date	Time	Location
Governance & Nominating Committee	Thursday, Feb. 15	3:00 p.m.	Airport Lounge Area
GACRAA Monthly Meeting	Thursday, Feb. 22	5:00 p.m.	Airport Lounge Area

 

GACRAA Committees                          

 

Again, please call the Airport Administration prior to coming to the meeting to confirm the schedule. 

 

-Airport Security Regulations

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued new rules and regulations with regards to air travel safety.  Following are some of the ways that travelers through the Gainesville Regional Airport will be affected:

• The Transportation Security Administration has a complete list of items that are permitted and prohibited.  Click here to see the complete list (in PDF format) of these items.

• Travelers will need to arrive at the Gainesville Regional Airport at least one hour prior to scheduled departure from the Gainesville Regional Airport (possibly much sooner at larger, higher profile airports).  The security checks required before boarding airplanes will be more stringent and will be a more time consuming process.  Please be prepared to turn on cell phones, pagers and lap top computers to demonstrate to security personal that they are working devices.  Also please be prepared for more thorough checks of bags that pass through X-ray scanners.  There will be random bag checks by hand and in addition to passing through the floor standing metal detectors, all passengers will be scanned with the hand held metal detectors (the wand).  Passengers may randomly be subjected to pat down searches.

• The Short Term Parking Lot was closed after September 11th.  It is now open for parking.  For rental car return locations, please call your rental car company.  Their local numbers are:
  

  Alamo Avis:   Budget:  Enterprise:  Hertz National:

  (352) 377-7005  (352) 376-8115 (352) 373-3959  (352) 372-8779  (352) 373-8444  (352) 377-7005

   

• No unattended parking will be allowed in the drop off and pick up zone.  No cars should ever be left unattended in this zone.  If dropping off a passenger and bags and intending to stay until that passenger's plane departs, please drop off the passenger and their baggage and park in the short term lot.  If picking up a passenger, never park in the loading and unloading zone and then walk inside to meet or wait for your passenger.

• Non-ticketed passengers will not be allowed past security check points and into airport departure lounges.  This means that, here at the Gainesville Regional Airport, friends and relatives will no longer be allowed to accompany ticketed travelers through the security checkpoint on the right side of the terminal building to wait with the ticketed passenger in the departure lounge.  When ticketed passengers proceed through airport security, they may be required to have their picture ID as well as their tickets with matching name available to show security personnel.

• Airports that have typically offered curb-side or off-site check in will no longer be allowed to offer those services.  All passengers must check in with a ticket agent of the airline that they are traveling on.  In addition, gate check-in will no longer be allowed.  Whether using an e-ticket or other printed ticket, you must check in at the airline counter when you arrive at the airport.

• The number of visible security personnel in airports has increasing.  In addition, you are likely to start seeing air marshals (security personnel) accompanying higher profile or larger flights.

If you have any questions about the airport or the new security rules, please feel free to email your questions through our comments page (please leave your email address at the end of your question), or email us directly at INFO@FLYGAINESVILLE.COM.  Alternately, you may also reach us by phone at 352-373-0249.  If you have questions about airline schedules, please contact your airline.
 

Continental Connection / Gulfstream		1-800-525-0280
Delta Connection / ASA		1-800-221-1212
US Airways Express / Mesa Airlines		1-800-428-4322
Northwest Airlink / Pinnacle Airlines		1-800-225-2525