How Airports Get An International Designation, Even If They Only Have Domestic Flights
In case you’re wondering how that 2 flight-a-day airport in the middle of Kansas supports international flights, to call themselves an “international” airport, they don’t have to.
Airports in the United States (and some abroad) are designated as an “international” airport if they have a customs service.
These customs services often are closed or on standby if there are no international flights. They remain there so an airport can be ready to handle a flight from another country. The designation is a small prestige boost and likely small tax burden. If anyone know more about this, tell us in the comments!
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Yeah I believe Bangor (Maine) is a good example of this.
No international flights, but they’ve been in the news the past few years for their many unscheduled international arrivals. Being the first airport for over-Atlantic flights they’ve landed there for in-flight incidents and mechanical issues.
I think that is where Cat Stevens was pulled off of a flight.
Winnipeg is pretty close to Minot and both cities host minor league basketball teams so they might be looking to add flights there.
If you’re looking for open skies and flat land, it’s certainly the place to go.