{"id":5022,"date":"2026-07-28T19:42:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T19:42:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/?p=5022"},"modified":"2026-07-29T18:06:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T18:06:11","slug":"amelia-earhart-terminal-at-purdue-university-airport-celebrates-one-year-of-growth-and-connection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/blog\/2026\/07\/28\/amelia-earhart-terminal-at-purdue-university-airport-celebrates-one-year-of-growth-and-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"Amelia Earhart Terminal at Purdue University Airport celebrates one year of growth and connection"},"content":{"rendered":"
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. \u2013 The Amelia Earhart Terminal at the Purdue University Airport (LAF) is celebrating one year since its grand opening and the start of commercial air service with United Express. Since opening on August 5, 2025, the airport experienced growth in numbers, including conducting more than 1,000 flights and having nearly 28,000 passengers travel in and out of the convenient location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

United Express<\/a>, operated by SkyWest Airlines, connects travelers from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) aboard a 50-seat CRJ200 regional jet, providing convenient access to United’s global network of hundreds of domestic and international destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cReaching our first anniversary is an exciting milestone and a testament to the support of our community, our partners and everyone who has chosen to fly with us,” said Jessica Robertson, associate vice president for Auxiliary Services. “We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished in the last year and look forward to building on our success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Momentum continues as more than 2,000 passengers are already booked to travel through Dec. 31, 2026, demonstrating continued demand for flying local.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it\u2019s for business or personal travel, the Purdue University Airport is a convenient, connected option. Travelers are able to book<\/a> through the Purdue University Airport website. Additional information, including flight, parking and contact information, is also available on the website. Follow and connect with the airport on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> and LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Auxiliary Services and the Purdue University Airport are both part of the Administrative Operations organization, which supports the university with safe, reliable and transformative services. Providing the campus and local community with a convenient, connected travel option is just one of many ways the organization powers Purdue. Be sure to follow Administrative Operations on Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a> for frequent updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On Aug. 5, 2025, the Purdue University Airport launched United Express service operated by SkyWest Airlines. Flights operate on 50-seat CRJ200 twin-engine regional jets. Photo by Purdue Brand Studio.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n
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Travelers are able to book flights through the Purdue University Airport website. Fly from West Lafayette to Chicago O\u2019Hare International Airport to connect to hundreds of destinations across the country and around the world. Photo by Purdue Brand Studio.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n
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A quick and simple check-in process makes for a smoother, more convenient travel experience. The Amelia Earhart Terminal also features modern screening equipment and an updated waiting area. Photo by Purdue Brand Studio.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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