BROOKINGS For the second year in a row, the Brookings Regional Airport has been awarded 2024 Large General Aviation Airport of the Year from the South Dakota Department of Transportations Office of Aeronautics Services.
The award, given to the best maintained airport of its size, was presented at the SDDOTs annual airport conference.
We put a lot of pride and care into this airport, Airport Manager Lucas Dahl said. With over 51,000 total aircraft operations in 2024, were a busy regional airport and we strive to provide a safe, first-class airport for the flying community.
The award criteria is based on state and FAA standards for maintenance and daily operations, including conditions of lights; runway, taxiway and ramp pavement and surface conditions; mowing conditions; and the airports ability to remain open and operational for during inclement weather.
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