Bishop International Airport

In 1928, the Arthur Giles Bishop family gave to the City of Flint 220 acres for aeronautical purposes. The city-operated Bishop Airport until 1987 when the city and Genesee County formed the Bishop International Airport Authority to run the airport.{{cite news |last1=Adams |first1=Dominic |title=Fly through Bishop Airport history with 46 old photos |url=http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2015/03/fly_through_bishop_airport_his.html |access-date=July 29, 2019 |work=The Flint Journal |publisher=Mlive Media Group |date=March 5, 2015}}

The renovation and expansion of the current terminal, originally built in 1993, was designed by Reynolds, Smith & Hills.{{cite news |last1=Shafran |first1=Cathy |title=Security process at Flint Bishop airport eases for seniors |url=http://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2012/06/security_process_at_flint_bish.html |access-date=July 29, 2019 |work=Flint Journal |publisher=Mlive Media Group |date=June 1, 2012}}

When the current terminal was completed in 1993, most airlines serving Flint were using propeller aircraft, which included Northwest Airlink (the regional service of Northwest Airlines) and Skyway Airlines (operating as Midwest Connect). USAir was the only airline providing jet service at the time, which they operated to their hub in Pittsburgh.{{cite web |title=Bishop History: Part 3 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stgoBv0A6GE&t=79s |website=YouTube |publisher=Bishop International Airport |access-date=May 23, 2023}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.departedflights.com/FNT95intro.html|title=FNT95intro|website=www.departedflights.com|access-date=May 23, 2023}} Northwest Airlines, who operated a major hub nearby at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, would upgrade most of their flights from Detroit to Flint (and other Michigan cities) to DC 9 jets in 1996.{{cite news |last1=Smith |first1=Joel J. |title=Flint to get Northwest jet service |date=August 4, 2023 |agency=The Detroit News}}

In 1997 ValuJet Airlines began service to Flint, which became Flint's first low-cost carrier.{{cite news |title=ValuJet |url=https://aviationweek.com/valujet-1 |access-date=May 23, 2023 |agency=Aviation Week Network |date=April 10, 1997}} ValuJet was merged into AirTran Airways later that year, who continued to provide flights to Atlanta.{{cite web |title=Valujet Route Map (September 3, 1997) |url=http://www.departedflights.com/J7090397.html |website=Departed Flights |access-date=June 19, 2023}} The success of AirTran's flights led them to increase service which prompted Northwest Airlines to also increase service to Flint. For much of the 2000s, competition between AirTran and Northwest brought growth in air service to Flint which included flights to Florida and Las Vegas. Competition between the two airlines was so heavy, both airlines would often announce new competing services within days of each other.{{cite web |title=Bishop International Airport |url=https://www.airports-worldwide.com/usa/michigan/bishop_international_michigan.php |website=Airports Worldwide |access-date=May 23, 2023}}

In 2001 Delta Air Lines began flights to Flint starting with Delta Connection flights to their hub in Cincinnati which operated for a few years.{{cite news |last1=Fonger |first1=Ron |title=Delta pulls the plug on Bishop Airport flights from Flint to Minneapolis |url=https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2018/10/delta_pulls_the_plug_on_bishop.html |access-date=May 23, 2023 |agency=MLive |date=October 9, 2018}} Delta flights to their hub in Atlanta were added in 2003.{{cite news |title=Cincinnati-Flight flights increased |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/361615185/?terms=delta%20flight%20flint%20cincinnati&match=1 |access-date=June 19, 2023 |agency=Detroit Free Press |date=April 2, 2002}}{{cite news |title=Flint-Atlanta air service planned |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/362062581/?terms=delta%20flight%20flint%20cincinnati&match=1 |access-date=June 19, 2023 |agency=Detroit Free Press |date=August 6, 2003}}

In 2002 ATA Connection (operated by Chicago Express Airlines) began flights from Flint to Chicago Midway Airport using Saab 340 turboprop aircraft.{{cite news |last1=Volgenau |first1=Gerry |title=ATA to fly daily between Flint, Chicago |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/361218642/?terms=ATA%20CONNECTION%20FLINT&match=1 |access-date=June 19, 2023 |agency=Detroit Free Press |date=April 28, 2002}} ATA Connection also briefly operated flights to Indianapolis before ATA Airlines shutdown ATA Connection in 2005. American Eagle subsequently started flights to Chicago O'Hare International Airport by the end of that year.{{cite news |last1=Creager |first1=Ellen |title=Regional Airports weather bad times |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/362418980/?terms=continental%20flight%20cleveland%20flint&match=1 |access-date=June 19, 2023 |agency=Detroit Free Press |date=November 13, 2005}} American Eagle also had flights from Flint to Dallas/Fort Worth and LaGuardia Airport in New York in the late 2000s.{{cite news |title=Commuter adds Flint-to-NYC route |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/210520311/?terms=american%20eagle%20flint%20dallas%20flights&match=1 |access-date=June 19, 2023 |agency=Lansing State Journal |date=August 1, 2007}}

Northwest Airlines was merged into Delta Air Lines in 2009. After the merger, Delta continued to operate flights to Detroit and Minneapolis/St. Paul (both of which were previously operated by Northwest) in addition to their service to Atlanta. However, Delta discontinued the short flights to Detroit in 2013.

United Express added flights to Chicago O'Hare International Airport in 2014 after discontinuing flights to Cleveland (which had started years earlier by United's predecessor Continental Airlines).{{cite news |last1=Fonger |first1=Ron |title=United Airlines adds fourth daily flight between Flint Bishop and Chicago |url=https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2019/04/united-airlines-adds-fourth-daily-flight-between-flint-bishop-and-chicago.html |access-date=June 19, 2023 |agency=MLive |date=April 1, 2019}}

AirTran was merged into Southwest Airlines in 2014. Southwest continued to serve Flint briefly following the merger and offered Boeing 737 flights from Flint to Las Vegas, Orlando, Tampa, Baltimore, and seasonal service to Fort Myers before dropping them and serving only Chicago Midway Airport in 2016.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2015/11/southwest_airlines_cuts_flight.html|title=Southwest Airlines cuts nonstop flights to three cities from Bishop Airport |last=Adams |first=Dominic |date=November 1, 2015|website=mlive.com|language=en-US |access-date=April 11, 2019}} While flights to Midway were full, Southwest did not see adequate profit from the short flight and ceased service to Flint in 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://www.abc12.com/content/news/Southwest-Airlines-to-end-service-at-Flints-Bishop-Airport-454686243.html|title=Southwest Airlines to end service at Flint's Bishop Airport |website=www.abc12.com |language=en |access-date=April 11, 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2017/11/southwest_airlines_pulls_plug.html|title=Southwest Airlines pulls plug on flights from Flint |date=November 2, 2017 |website=mlive.com|language=en-US|access-date=April 11, 2019}}

After Southwest's service downgrade in 2016, Allegiant Air saw the demand in Flint for low cost flights to popular tourist destinations and began service to Orlando/Sanford and Tampa/Clearwater – St. Petersburg in 2016. The success of those routes led to additional service to Punta Gorda, Florida,{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2017/06/allegiant_announces_new_non-st.html|title=Allegiant announces new, nonstop flight from Flint to southwest Florida |date=June 20, 2017|website=mlive.com|language=en-US|access-date=April 11, 2019}} in 2018 and seasonal service to both Ft. Lauderdale and Myrtle Beach.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2018/03/allegiant_announces_new_flight.html|title=Allegiant announces new flights from Flint to Ft. Lauderdale, Myrtle Beach |date=March 7, 2018 |website=mlive.com|language=en-US|access-date=April 11, 2019}}

Although Allegiant was a welcome to passengers at Flint, the lack of daily flights that Southwest had offered plus the Delta Connection cancellation of their twice daily Minneapolis flight{{Cite web|url=https://www.wnem.com/news/bishop-airport-loses-delta-route-to-minneapolis/article_319e677e-cc16-11e8-9d5a-4f81f3533bf9.html|title=Bishop airport loses Delta route to Minneapolis|last=Owczarzak|first=Brianna|website=WNEM Saginaw |language=en |access-date=April 11, 2019}} led Flint to their lowest passenger numbers in over a decade.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2019/01/flint-bishop-airports-2018-passenger-traffic-dropped-to-lowest-level-since-2002.html|title=Flint Bishop Airport's 2018 passenger traffic dropped to lowest level since 2002 |last=Fonger |first=Ron|date=January 29, 2019 |website=mlive.com |language=en-US |access-date=April 11, 2019}} Statistics from the airport for 2018 show the number of passengers boarding flights at Bishop down about 10%: from 400,781 in 2017 to 360,609 in 2018, the lowest number of departing flights from Flint since 2002. Allegiant Air added service between Flint and Nashville on June 5, 2020.{{cite web|url=http://ir.allegiantair.com/news-releases/news-release-details/allegiant-announces-largest-service-expansion-company-history-3|title=Allegiant Announces Largest Service Expansion In Company History With 3 New Cities And 44 Nonstop Routes|publisher=Allegiant Airlines}} On November 17, 2020, Allegiant announced it would begin service between Flint and Las Vegas, starting March 4, 2021. Allegiant has announced it will offer service to Boston and Jacksonville, Florida starting in March 2022.[https://nbc25news.com/news/local/flint-bishop-airport-announces-new-routes-to-boston-and-jacksonville Flint Bishop Airport announces new routes to Boston and Jacksonville] WEYI-TV, December 7, 2021 In February 2022, Fline became an operating base for Allegiant Air.{{cite news |last1=Fonger |first1=Ron |title=It's official. Flint becomes a home base for Allegiant Air |url=https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2022/02/its-official-flint-becomes-a-home-base-for-allegiant-air.html |access-date=August 31, 2023 |agency=MLive |date=February 26, 2022}} Allegiant began service between Flint and Savannah, Georgia on April 15, 2022.Jeltema, Ryan. [https://www.abc12.com/news/allegiant-announces-new-flight-from-flint-to-georgia/article_9b0788ec-8358-11ec-87fd-97768cdf3df1.html Allegiant announces new flight from Flint to Georgia], ABC 12 News, February 1, 2022, retrieved February 1, 2022

Despite the 2018 results, early 2019 saw Allegiant become the number-one air carrier in Flint, carrying 41% of Flint's passengers in February.{{Cite web|url=http://www.flintside.com/inthenews/allegiantranksasBishopAirportstopairline.aspx |title=Allegiant ranks as Bishop Airport's No. 1 airline |last=Schafer |first=Ashley |date=March 27, 2019 |website=Flintside |language=en |access-date=April 11, 2019}} Envoy Air (as American Eagle) also started a fourth daily flight to Chicago O'Hare.{{Cite web|url=https://www.abc12.com/content/news/United-Airlines-adds-another-flight-from-Flint-to-Chicago-507960931.html|title=United Airlines adds a new afternoon flight from Flint to Chicago |website=www.abc12.com |language=en |access-date=April 11, 2019}} On April 11, 2019, PSA Airlines (as American Eagle) announced twice daily service to Charlotte to begin in September 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wnem.com/news/bishop-international-airport-announces-new-flights/article_6e14cb8e-5c68-11e9-9a24-6f476383dc86.html|title=Bishop International Airport announces new flights |last=Laine |first=Carrie |website=WNEM Saginaw |language=en|access-date=April 11, 2019}} American's flights to Charlotte were discontinued in 2022.{{cite news |last1=Fonger |first1=Ron |title=Pilot shortage blamed as American Airlines ends flights between Flint and Charlotte |url=https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2022/08/pilot-shortage-blamed-as-american-airlines-ends-flights-between-flint-and-charlotte.html |access-date=June 19, 2023 |agency=MLive |date=August 25, 2022}}

Delta Air Lines indefinitely suspended flights their last remaining service from Flint to Atlanta due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation. Despite ending Flint service, Delta still serves nearby airports such as MBS International Airport near Saginaw and Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Romulus.{{Cite web|last=Pallini|first=Thomas|title=Delta says it will stop flying to 11 US cities indefinitely — here's the full list|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/delta-will-stop-flying-to-11-us-cities-list-2020-6|access-date=June 6, 2020|website=Business Insider}}

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In early February 2007 Bishop International Airport unveiled a comprehensive five-year developmental plan that would be slated for continuation through late 2011. The program called for two phases of "Intermodal Facility Development," including the expansion of the West Cargo Apron, what is now known as the Abex and Emory GVA Freight Ramp,{{Cite web|url=http://dtpp.myairplane.com/pdfs/00618AD.PDF|title=FAA Bishop International Airport Airport Diagram}} located on the airport's northwest side.

In May 2009 Bishop International Airport began Phase I of its Terminal Airside & Concourse Improvements program. Projects under this phase were developed in 2008. Included in this phase are upgrades to the terminal ramp, upon which the passenger concourse resides; the permanent closure and deconstruction of Runway 5/23; and the acquisition of new land for an envisioned Runway 09L/27R, which was scheduled to be designed in 2009 and constructed in 2010.

Runway 5/23 was closed permanently on May 4, 2009FNT NOTAM 05/006 "RWY 5/23 CLSD PERM. WIE UNTIL UFN. CREATED: 04 MAY 12:34 2009" as progress continued in the Capital Improvement Program.

The renovation and expansion of the terminal, originally built in 1993, was designed by Reynolds, Smith & Hills.[http://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2012/06/security_process_at_flint_bish.html Security process at Bishop International airport eases for seniors] The Flint Journal via MLive.com June 1, 2012

On April 24, 2012, the airport's board of directors approved a $1.348 million project to repair the airport's ramp.[http://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2012/04/flint_bishop_airport_board_app.html Flint Bishop International Airport board approves $1.3 million repair of tarmac] The Flint Journal via MLive.com, April 24, 2012 On September 19, 2012, it was announced that the Federal Aviation Administration approved a grant to fund the project.[http://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2012/09/state_representative_dale_kild.html Federal $1.4 million grant for Bishop International Airport will help pay for pavement] The Flint Journal via MLive.com, September 19, 2012

On October 6, 2012, a new Transportation Security Administration checkpoint opened in the terminal.[http://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2012/10/post_132.html Bishop International Airport opens new TSA checkpoint as part of $16.8 million renovation project] The Flint Journal via MLive.com, October 6, 2012

The completed terminal was dedicated on November 13, 2012.[http://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2012/11/bishop_airport_to_hold_dedicat.html Bishop International Airport to hold dedication for $16.8 million addition] The Flint Journal via MLive.com, November 12, 2012

The airport's board allocated an additional $10.9 million for upgrades in 2013 and 2014.[http://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2012/12/bishop_airport_looks_to_make_1_1.html Bishop International Airport looks to make $10.9 million in improvements for next two years] The Flint Journal via MLive.com, December 1, 2012

On August 29, 2013, the airport received a $2.87 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, which was used to repair taxiways and lighting and to buy a replacement snow truck.[http://www.wnem.com/story/23291230/flints-bishop-airport-gets-29-million-us-grant Flint's Bishop International Airport gets $2.9 million US grant] WNEM-TV, August 29, 2013

On September 28, 2017, the airport received a $4.302 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration which will be used to rehabilitate the pavement of Taxiway C, construct asphalt shoulders and install runway guard lights at each access point to the runway.[http://nbc25news.com/news/local/bishop-international-airport-to-receive-4-million-grant Bishop International Airport to receive $4 million grant] WEYI-TV (NBC 25), September 28, 2017

On July 30, 2018, the FAA gave the airport a $4,012,542 grant for taxiway construction, rehabilitation and lighting.[https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2018/08/bishop_airport_gets_4_million.html Bishop Airport gets $4 million in federal grants for improvements] The Flint Journal via MLive.com, August 1, 2018

On June 5, 2019, the FAA gave the airport $8,056,505 for runway reconstruction, the addition of runway shoulders, and enhancements to the runway's lighting system.[https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2019/06/bishop-airport-will-rebuild-improve-runway-with-8-million-grant.html Bishop Airport will rebuild, improve runway with $8-million grant] The Flint Journal via MLive.com, June 5, 2019

On August 8, 2024, the airport received $2 million from the FAA for upgrades to the gate counters, ticket counters, information displays, and a new {{convert|6000|feet|meters}} service road and taxilane on the field. Also on that date, Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee said he plans to seek another $4.5 million in the 2025 federal budget for undisclosed safety and accessibility improvements.[https://www.abc12.com/news/local/bishop-international-airport-gets-nearly-2-million-for-improvements/article_3ea6cd82-55b6-11ef-9c6b-133173a1ab0b.html Bishop International Airport gets nearly $2 million for improvements] WJRT-TV, August 8, 2024

Bishop International Airport covers 1,550 acres (6 km²) and has two runways:{{cite web|url=https://skyvector.com/airport/FNT/Bishop-International-Airport|title=FNT airport data at skyvector.com|website=skyvector.com|access-date=September 22, 2022}}

• Runway 18/36: 7,849 × 150 ft. (2,392 × 46 m), surface: asphalt/concrete
• Runway 09/27: 7,201 × 150 ft. (2,195 × 46 m), surface: asphalt

In the year ending December 31, 2021, the airport had 44,632 operations, an average of 122 aircraft operations per day: 78% general aviation, 21% scheduled commercial / air taxi, and less than 1% military. At that time 93 aircraft were based at this airport: 70 single-engine, 21 multi-engine, and two jet aircraft.

{{Airport destination list

| Allegiant Air |Destin/Fort Walton Beach,{{cite web|date=July 16, 2024 |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/allegiant-announces-eight-new-routes-with-one-way-fares-as-low-as-39-302197466.html |title=Allegiant Announces Eight New Routes with One-Way Fares as Low as $39*|website=PRNewsWire}} Las Vegas,{{Cite web|url=https://ir.allegiantair.com/news-releases/news-release-details/allegiant-announces-major-service-expansion-15-new-nonstop|title=Allegiant Announces Major Service Expansion With 15 New, Nonstop Routes, Two New Cities | Allegiant Travel Company|website=ir.allegiantair.com}} Nashville, Newark,{{cite web |title=Allegiant Ties Record for Largest Expansion in Company History with 44 New Nonstop Routes, plus 3 New Cities|url=https://newsroom.allegiantair.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2024/Allegiant-Ties-Record-for-Largest-Expansion-in-Company-History-with-44-New-Nonstop-Routes-plus-3-New-Cities/default.aspx|website=Allegiant|access-date=November 19, 2024}} Orlando/Sanford, Portland (OR), Phoenix/Mesa, Punta Gorda (FL), St. Petersburg/Clearwater
Seasonal: Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville (FL), Sarasota

| {{nowrap|American Eagle}} | Chicago–O'Hare

| United Express | Chicago–O'Hare

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Source:[https://flightaware.com/live/airport/KFNT Bishop International Airport Flight Tracker] FlightAware{{Better source needed|date=August 2021}}

{{Airport destination list

| FedEx Express | Memphis
Seasonal: Indianapolis

| FedEx Feeder | Alpena
Seasonal: Gaylord

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2020 was Bishop's worst year since 2002, with departures down about 42%: from 597,000 in 2019 to 346,000 in 2020. This was largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bishop International Airport is accessible from I-69, I-75/US-23, and I-475 at Bristol Road. The airport is also served by a bus line operated by the Flint Mass Transportation Authority, local taxi services, and Uber which operates in the Flint area. Several car rental agencies are also available at the airport.[http://www.bishopairport.org/ParkingTransportation/RentalCars.aspx Car Rentals] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219060250/http://www.bishopairport.org/ParkingTransportation/RentalCars.aspx |date=February 19, 2015 }} Bishop International Airport official site

The Bishop International Airport Authority (BIAA) is the joint public authority created by Genesee County and the city of Flint to run Bishop International Airport. The Authority Board has nine members appointed to three-year terms.[http://www.bishopairport.org/AboutUs/BishopInternationalAirportAuthorityBoard.aspx Airport Authority Board] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150225132959/http://www.bishopairport.org/AboutUs/BishopInternationalAirportAuthorityBoard.aspx |date=February 25, 2015 }}. Bishop International Airport Authority. BIAA operates the airport's public safety and maintenance departments.

On January 27, 2014, airport director Jim Rice retired after 24 years of service.[http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2014/01/bishop_airport_director_james.html Bishop Airport Director Jim Rice retiring after 24 years, search starting for replacement] The Flint Journal via MLive.com, January 27, 2014 The service drive in front of the airport that leads to the terminal and front parking lot has since been renamed in his honor. The board later named Craig Williams, former Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority board member, as his successor on July 22, 2014.[http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2014/07/new_bishop_international_airpo.html New Bishop International Airport director meets lifelong goal in new role] The Flint Journal via MLive.com, July 23, 2014

• On May 18, 1935, a Ford Trimotor operated by Knowles Flying Service crash landed at Flint-Bishop Airport due to fuel starvation. Two passengers and a pilot died out of the 12 on board.{{ASN accident|id=19350518-1|accessdate=November 1, 2020|title=NC7864}}
• On April 5, 1958, Capital Airlines Flight 67, a Vickers Viscount flying from Flint-Bishop to MBS International Airport near Saginaw, crashed on approach due to ice accumulation.{{cite news

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• On January 6, 1977, a Learjet 23 operated by Jet Avia crashed while on a runway 27 localizer back course approach in snow and a low ceiling. A failure to maintain airspeed was the probable cause. Both occupants were killed.{{ASN accident|id=19770106-2| accessdate=November 1, 2020|title=N332PC}}
• On November 16, 2011, a Piaggio P.180 Avanti operating as Avantair Flight 168 (Detroit Metro to West Bend Municipal, tail number N168SL[http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=168sl tail number N168SL]) crashed upon landing due to an engine failure. The plane was damaged beyond repair, but everyone aboard survived with only minor injuries.[http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2011/11/bishop_public_safety_director.html Bishop public safety director on plane crash: Passengers shocked but able to walk away] The Flint Journal via MLive.com November 16, 2011
• On December 12, 2011, four people from Saginaw were arrested at Bishop International Airport trying to smuggle {{convert|122|lb|kg}} of marijuana from Phoenix.[http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2011/12/saginaw_police_nab_marijuana_s.html Saginaw police nab marijuana-filled suitcases at Flint's Bishop International Airport] The Flint Journal via MLive.com, December 13, 2011
• On June 21, 2017, airport police lieutenant Jeff Neville was stabbed in the neck by a man who shouted "Allahu Akbar" while doing so.[http://www.abc12.com/content/news/BREAKING-Evacuation-at-Bishop-Airport-in-Flint-429895643.html Stabbing at Bishop Airport being investigated as act of terrorism, one person in custody] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170904043840/http://www.abc12.com/content/news/BREAKING-Evacuation-at-Bishop-Airport-in-Flint-429895643.html |date=September 4, 2017 }} WJRT-TV (ABC 12), June 21, 2017[http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2017/06/fbi_too_early_to_say_knife_att.html#incart_river_index FBI: Too early to say knife attack at Flint Bishop Airport is terrorism] The Flint Journal via MLive.com, June 21, 2017 A Tunisian-born Canadian man, Amor Ftouhi, was arrested at the scene as a suspect. Neville survived the attack. The attack was condemned by the Canadian government.{{cite news|title=Canadian man charged after possible terror attack at Michigan airport, FBI says {{!}} Toronto Star|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2017/06/21/flint-mich-airport-evacuated-police-officer-seen-bleeding-from-his-neck.html|access-date=June 21, 2017|work=thestar.com}} Ftouhi was found guilty of three federal counts in November 2018. He was sentenced to life in prison in April 2019.[https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2019/04/flint-airport-stabber-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-says-he-doesnt-regret-actions.html Flint airport stabber sentenced to life in prison, says he doesn’t regret actions] The Flint Journal via MLive.com, April 18, 2019
• On January 18, 2019, it was reported that the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality had found elevated levels of PFAS in groundwater at the airport.[https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2019/01/elevated-levels-of-pfas-found-in-groundwater-at-bishop-airport.html Elevated levels of PFAS found in groundwater at Bishop Airport] The Flint Journal via MLive.com, January 18, 2019

File:Bishop Airport 1.jpg|Ticketing area

File:Bishop Airport 2.jpg|Baggage claim area

File:FNT Paper Airplane.JPG|Artwork depicting a paper airplane in the terminal

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