Essential Air Service#Alaska
{{Short description|Program providing flights to rural US}}
{{See also|Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011}}
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Essential Air Service (EAS) is a U.S. government program enacted to guarantee that small communities in the United States, which had been served by certificated airlines prior to deregulation in 1978, maintain commercial service. Its aim is to maintain a minimal level of scheduled air service to these communities that otherwise would not be profitable.{{cite web | url = http://www.dot.gov/policy/aviation-policy/small-community-rural-air-service/essential-air-service | title = Essential Air Service | publisher = U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) | access-date = October 1, 2014}} The program is codified at {{USC|49|41731|41748}}.
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) subsidizes airlines to serve communities across the country that otherwise would not receive scheduled air service. As of June 1, 2015, 159 communities in the US received EAS subsidies, of which 44 were in Alaska, two in Hawaii, and one in Puerto Rico.{{cite web | url=https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R44176.pdf | title= Essential Air Service (EAS) | last=Tang | first= Rachel Y. | date= September 3, 2015 | publisher=Congressional Research Service | access-date=March 15, 2017}} The decision as to what degree of subsidized service a community requires is made based on identifying a specific hub for the community and from there determining the number of trips, seats, and type of aircraft that are necessary to serve that hub.
These increases occurred despite numerous Congressional measures to contain program spending. The George W. Bush Administration sought to reduce the cost of the program to $50 million by stricter eligibility criteria and requiring the local governments of the areas served to contribute to the cost. The Heritage Foundation argued in 2014 that rural airports should receive no federal subsidies through the Essential Air Service program; rather, state and local governments that value the air services should support them.{{unfit|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20140304074022/http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2014/1/ten-places-to-cut-waste-as-congress-considers-a-budget "Ten places to cut waste as Congress considers a budget"]}}, Romina Boccia, January 15, 2014, also published in the Washington Times. The Congressional Research Service has reported in 2018 that since the early 2000s federal subsidies for the EAS have nearly tripled to almost $300 million per year. By May 2023, the subsidies amounted to $394.2 million per year.{{cite web |url=https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/2023-04/Subsidized%20EAS%20report%20for%20communities%20in%2048%20states_HI_PR_May%202023.pdf |title=Subsidized EAS report for communities in 48 states, HI, PR, May 2023 |author= |date=May 2023 |website=transportation.gov |publisher=United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) |access-date=June 14, 2023 }}
Community eligibility criteria
Pursuant to the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2000, no community within the 48 contiguous states may receive a subsidy greater than $200 per passenger unless the community is more than {{convert|210|mi|km}} from the nearest large or medium hub airport. Pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, to be eligible for the program, a community in the contiguous 48 states must either maintain an average of 10 or more enplanements per service day or be located more than {{convert|175|mi}} from the nearest large or medium hub airport. The criteria for 10 or more enplanements can be waived by the Secretary of Transportation, on an annual basis, if a community can demonstrate that it is due to a temporary decline.{{cite web |url=https://www.transportation.gov/policy/aviation-policy/small-community-rural-air-service/essential-air-service |title=Essential Air Service |website=Transportation.gov |publisher=US Department of Transportation |access-date=March 15, 2017}}
The Department of Transportation, pursuant to the Consolidated and Further Appropriations Act of 2015, is required to negotiate a local cost share with communities located less than {{convert|40|mi|km}} from a small hub airport.
Controversy
Critics question the economic and environmental efficiency of the service.{{cite web | url = https://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=120126620 | title = Federal Subsidies Keep Small-Town Airports Flying | publisher = NPR | date = November 18, 2009}} According to a 2006 New York Times article on the program, the subsidy per passenger, averaged across the entire program excluding Alaska, is approximately $74, and much higher on some particularly poorly patronized flights{{cite news |first= Jeff |last= Bailey |title= Subsidies Keep Airlines Flying to Small Towns |url= https://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/06/business/06boonies.htm |work= The New York Times |date= October 6, 2006 |access-date= October 6, 2006}} where subsidies are as high as $801 per passenger.{{cite web|url=http://www.buses.org/files/Foundation/EAS%20Study%20Final%20Report%20FINALv2%20%2012sep11.pdf |title=Comparison of Essential Air Service Program to Alternative Coach Bus Service |publisher=American Bus Association |date=September 2011 |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202212318/http://www.buses.org/files/Foundation/EAS%20Study%20Final%20Report%20FINALv2%20%2012sep11.pdf |archive-date=February 2, 2012 }} Archived as of February 2, 2012
The program is politically popular in the cities receiving the subsidized flights, many of which use an airport with scheduled service as a selling point to attract industry to their regions. Several subsidized airports are within an hour's drive from an unsubsidized airport.
Report tables
The following tables list all Essential Air Service communities under the various funding programs. This is based on the most recent reports issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT),{{cite web | url = http://www.dot.gov/office-policy/aviation-policy/essential-air-service-reports | title = Essential Air Service Reports | publisher = U.S. Department of Transportation | access-date = December 26, 2015}}{{cite web | url = https://www.transportation.gov/office-policy/aviation-policy/us-subsidized-eas-report-october-2015 | title = US Non-Alaskan Subsidized EAS Report | date = October 2015 | publisher = U.S. Department of Transportation | access-date = December 26, 2015}}{{cite web | url = https://www.transportation.gov/office-policy/aviation-policy/alaskan-subsidized-eas-report-october-2015 | title = US Alaskan Subsidized EAS Report | date = October 2015 | publisher = U.S. Department of Transportation | access-date = December 26, 2015}} and updated to reflect changes based on DOT orders. Docket and order numbers link to their respective pages on the docket management site, which typically includes the original files in PDF and other formats. The hubs are designated using the three-letter IATA airport code assigned by the International Air Transport Association.{{cite web | url = http://www.iata.org/publications/Pages/code-search.aspx | title = Airline and Airport Code Search | publisher = International Air Transport Association (IATA) | access-date = June 29, 2018}}
=Alternate Essential Air Service=
The Alternate Essential Air Service program grants funds directly to the municipality or airport authority instead of the air carrier. This allows the community to recruit air service that would not otherwise meet EAS guidelines, such as more frequent service with smaller aircraft, less-than-daily service, flights to differing destinations at different times of the year or week, on-demand air taxi service, scheduled or on-demand ground surface transportation, regionalized air service, or even purchasing an aircraft. This alternative program has most often occurred as a public charter arrangement as prescribed by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 380. The first airport to enter this program was Manistee County Blacker Airport in 2012.Kotler, Fred B. [http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1041&context=reports Passenger Air Service in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula: Overview and Analysis], UPWard Initiative, November 2012, Retrieved April 1, 2015
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| Jurisdiction
! Community ! Airport ! Destinations ! Air carrier ! Aircraft / maximum seats ! Annual grant ! Docket ! Order ! Expires |
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| AL
| Northwest Alabama Regional Airport | Charlotte (CLT) | Corporate Flight Management d.b.a. Contour Airlines | Regional Jet / 30 | align="right" | $6,587,880 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,917,274 {{no wrap|(year 2)}} $7,626,295 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $7,626,295 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2000-7856 2000-7856] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2000-7856-0252 2022-08-15] | {{dts|2028|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| AZ
| Page | Phoenix (PHX) | Corporate Flight Management d.b.a. Contour Airlines | Embraer ERJ-135 / 30 | align="right" | $4,398,924 | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-2694 1997-2694] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-2694-0259 2022-02-22] | {{dts|2026|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| AZ
| Show Low | Phoenix (PHX) | Corporate Flight Management d.b.a. Contour Airlines | Regional Jet / 30 | align="right" | $5,640,760 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $5,922,798 {{no wrap|(year 2)}} $6,218,938 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $6,529,885 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1998-4409 1998-4409] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1998-4409-0164 2024-08-17] | {{dts|2028|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| CA
| Los Angeles-Hawthorne (HHR) ----Oakland (OAK) | Dornier 328JET / 30 | align="right" | $4,161,287 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $4,577,415 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $5,035,157 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $5,538,673 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-2649 1997-2649] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-2649-0102 2024-05-25] | {{dts|2028|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| GA
| Macon | Middle Georgia Regional Airport | Washington-Dulles (IAD) | Corporate Flight Management d.b.a. Contour Airlines | Embraer ERJ-135 / 30 | align="right" | $5,051,444 | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2007-28671 2007-28671] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2007-28671-0137 2023-09-04] | {{dts|2027|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| IA
| Southeast Iowa Regional Airport | Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) | Corporate Flight Management d.b.a. Contour Airlines | Embraer ERJ-135 / 30 | align="right" | $6,637,685 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,969,569 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2001-8731 2001-8731] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2001-8731-0178 2025-04-09] | {{dts|2027|Jun|30|format=mdy}} |
| MI
| Manistee County Blacker Airport | Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) | Corporate Flight Management d.b.a. Contour Airlines | Regional Jet / 30 | align="right" | $6,849,260 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $7,191,723 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $7,551,309 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1996-1711 1996-1711] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1996-1711-0197 2024-09-10] | {{dts|2027|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| MS
| Greenville Mid-Delta Airport | Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) | Corporate Flight Management d.b.a. Contour Airlines | Embraer ERJ-135 / 30 | align="right" | $2,933,615 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $3,006,956 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $3,082,130 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $3,159,183 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2008-0209 2008-0209] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2008-0209-0154 2021-07-23] | {{dts|2025|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| MS
| Tupelo | Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) ----Nashville (BNA) | Corporate Flight Management d.b.a. Contour Airlines | Regional Jet / 30 | align="right" | $6,924,540 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $7,270,767 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $7,634,057 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $8,016,020 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2009-0305 2009-0305] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2009-0305-0171 2024-08-16] | {{dts|2028|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| NY
| Plattsburgh International Airport | Washington-Dulles (IAD) | Corporate Flight Management d.b.a. Contour Airlines | Regional Jet / 30 | align="right" | $6,845,871 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $7,188,165 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $7,547,573 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2003-14783 2003-14783] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2003-14783-0314 2024-08-21] | {{dts|2027|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| PA
| Altoona | Altoona–Blair County Airport | Charlotte (CLT) | Corporate Flight Management d.b.a. Contour Airlines | Regional Jet / 30 | align="right" | $6,492,990 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,817,640 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $7,158,522 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $7,516,448 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2002-11446 2002-11446] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2002-11446-0303 2024-07-03] | {{dts|2028|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| UT
| Moab | Canyonlands Regional Airport | Denver (DEN) ----Phoenix (PHX) | Corporate Flight Management d.b.a. Contour Airlines | Embraer ERJ-135 / 30 | align="right" | {{nowrap|$6,400,457 (year 1)}} $6,656,475 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $4,615,156 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-2827 1997-2827] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-2827-0221 2023-10-01] | {{dts|2026|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| UT
| Vernal | Denver (DEN) ----Phoenix (PHX) | Corporate Flight Management d.b.a. Contour Airlines | Embraer ERJ-135 / 30 | align="right" | {{nowrap|$6,913,907 (year 1)}} $7,190,463 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $4,985,388 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-2706 1997-2706] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-2706-0351 2023-10-02] | {{dts|2026|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| WV
| Beckley | Raleigh County Memorial Airport | Charlotte (CLT) | Corporate Flight Management d.b.a. Contour Airlines | Embraer ERJ-135 / 30 | align="right" | $2,827,968 | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-2761 1997-2761] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-2761-0140 2021-09-07] | {{dts|2025|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| WV
| Parkersburg, WV / Marietta, OH | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport | Charlotte (CLT) | Corporate Flight Management d.b.a. Contour Airlines | Embraer ERJ-135 / 30 | align="right" | $2,134,573 | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2005-20734 2005-20734] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-2761-0140 2021-09-07] | {{dts|2025|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
=Community Flexibility Pilot Program=
Under the Community Flexibility Pilot Program, established in 2003, up to ten communities can receive a grant equal to two years' worth of subsidy in exchange for forgoing their EAS service for ten years.{{cite web|last1=Steinberg|first1=Andrew B.|title=Improving Air Service to Small and Rural Communities|url=https://www.transportation.gov/content/improving-air-service-small-and-rural-communities-0|website=US Department of Transportation|access-date=November 18, 2017|language=en|date=June 15, 2017|archive-date=December 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201031927/https://www.transportation.gov/content/improving-air-service-small-and-rural-communities-0|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=Order 2016-5-8 - Community Flexibility Pilot Program - Order Requesting Applications|url=https://cms.dot.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/docs/Community%20Flexibility%20Pilot%20Program%20Solicitation%20Order_2016-5-8.pdf|website=US Department of Transportation|access-date=November 18, 2017|language=en|date=May 17, 2016|archive-date=December 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230130211/https://cms.dot.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/docs/Community%20Flexibility%20Pilot%20Program%20Solicitation%20Order_2016-5-8.pdf|url-status=dead}} These grants must be used to fund projects that will improve the airport for general aviation. As of 2020, only one community has ever taken advantage of the program:
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! Community ! Airport ! Total grant ! Docket ! Order ! Expires |
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| CA
| Visalia | align="right" | $3,703,368 | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2004-19916 2004-19916] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2004-19916-0124 2017-1-2] | {{dts|2026|Apr|30|format=mdy}} |
=Subsidized EAS communities=
==Areas excluding Alaska==
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| Jurisdiction
! Community ! Airport ! Destinations ! Air carrier ! Aircraft / ! Annual subsidy ! Docket ! Order ! Expires |
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| AZ
| Prescott | Denver (DEN) ----Los Angeles (LAX) | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $5,879,690 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,291,268 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $6,731,657 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1996-1899 1996-1899] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1996-1899-0297 2024-08-12] | {{dts|2027|Aug|31|format=mdy}} |
| AR
| South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field | Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) ----Memphis (MEM) | {{nowrap|Cessna 208 Caravan / 9}} | align="right" | $3,455,216 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $3,541,596 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-2935 1997-2935] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-2935-0474 2025-04-07] | {{dts|2025|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| AR
| Harrison | Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) ----Memphis (MEM) | Cessna 208 Caravan / 9 | align="right" | $3,789,614 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $3,884,355 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $3,981,464 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $4,081,000 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-2935 1997-2935] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-2935-0443 2023-01-10] | {{dts|2027|Feb|28|format=mdy}} |
| AR
| Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) ----Memphis (MEM) | Cessna 208 Caravan / 9 | align="right" | $2,936,106 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $3,009,509 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $3,084,747 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $3,161,866 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-2935 1997-2935] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-2935-0443 2023-01-10] | {{dts|2027|Feb|28|format=mdy}} |
| AR
| Nashville (BNA) ----St. Louis (STL) | Cessna 208 Caravan / 9 | align="right" | $2,217,130 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $2,283,644 (year 2) $2,352,153 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $2,422,718 (year 4) | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-2935 1997-2935] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-2935-0429 2021-12-21] | {{dts|2026|Feb|28|format=mdy}} |
| CA
| Los Angeles (LAX) ----Phoenix (PHX) | Cessna 208 Caravan / 9 | align="right" | $2,920,934 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $2,993,957 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $3,068,806 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $3,145,526 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2008-0299 2008-0299] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2008-0299-0132 2022-02-19] | {{dts|2026|Apr|30|format=mdy}} |
| CA
| Merced | Las Vegas (LAS) ----Los Angeles-Hawthorne (HHR) | Pilatus PC-12 / 9 | align="right" | $3,552,016 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $3,658,576 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $3,768,333 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $3,881,383 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1998-3521 1998-3521] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1998-3521-0241 2021-09-13] | {{dts|2025|Dec|31|format=mdy}} |
| CO
| Alamosa | San Luis Valley Regional Airport | Denver (DEN) | Key Lime Air d.b.a. Denver Air Connection | Dornier 328JET / 30 or Embraer ERJ-145 / 50 | align="right" | $5,679,884 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,077,476 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-2960 1997-2960] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-2960-0217 2024-06-07] | {{dts|2026|Jun|30|format=mdy}} |
| CO
| Cortez | Denver (DEN) ----Phoenix (PHX) | Key Lime Air d.b.a. Denver Air Connection | Metroliner 23 / 9 | align="right" | $6,876,394 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $7,357,741 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $7,872,783 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $8,423,878 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1998-3508 1998-3508] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1998-3508-0082 2024-08-08] | {{dts|2028|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| CO
| Pueblo | Denver (DEN) | Key Lime Air d.b.a. Denver Air Connection | Dornier 328JET / 30 or Embraer ERJ-145 / 50 | align="right" | $6,449,526 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,836,498 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1999-6589 1999-6589] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1999-6589-0206 2025-03-07] | {{dts|2027|Mar|31|format=mdy}} |
| HI
| Hana | Kahului (OGG) | Southern Airways Express d.b.a. Mokulele Airlines | Cessna 208 Caravan / 9 | align="right" | $956,792 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $995,064 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $1,034,866 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $1,076,261 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1999-6502 1999-6502] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1999-6502-0102 2024-01-14] | {{dts|2028|Jan|31|format=mdy}} |
| HI
| Kamuela | Kahului (OGG) | Southern Airways Express d.b.a. Mokulele Airlines | Cessna 208 Caravan / 9 | align="right" | $790,715 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $810,482 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $830,744 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $851,513 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-2833 1997-2833] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-2833-0166 2021-05-11] | {{dts|2025|Jun|30|format=mdy}} |
| HI
| Honolulu (HNL) ----Molokai (MKK) | Southern Airways Express d.b.a. Mokulele Airlines | Cessna 208 Caravan / 9 | align="right" | $2,380,027 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $2,439,528 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $2,500,516 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $2,563,029 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2000-6773 2000-6773] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2000-6773-0317 2021-05-02] | {{dts|2029|Apr|30|format=mdy}} |
| IA
| Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $6,471,432 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,924,432 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $7,409,142 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2001-10682 2001-10682] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2001-10682-0301 2024-03-06] | {{dts|2027|Mar|31|format=mdy}} |
| IA
| Mason City Municipal Airport | Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $6,537,921 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,995,575 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $7,485,266 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2001-10684 2001-10684] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2001-10684-0208 2024-03-06] | {{dts|2027|Mar|31|format=mdy}} |
| IA
| Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) Denver (DEN) | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $5,358,880 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $5,734,001 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $6,135,381 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2011-0131 2011-0131] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2011-0131-0170 2023-12-20] | {{dts|2026|Dec|31|format=mdy}} |
| IA
| Waterloo | Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) | American Airlines Group (as American Eagle) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $7,464,242 | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2011-0132 2011-0132] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2011-0132-0071 2024-02-18] | {{dts|2026|Apr|30|format=mdy}} |
| IL
| Decatur | Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $6,120,951 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,426,999 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $6,748,349 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $7,085,766 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2006-23929 2006-23929] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2006-23929-0178 2024-12-12] | {{dts|2028|Dec|31|format=mdy}} |
| IL
| Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois | Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) | Corporate Flight Management d.b.a. Contour Airlines | Embraer ERJ-135 / 30 | align="right" | $5,595,516 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $5,819,337 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $6,052,110 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2000-7881 2000-7881] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2000-7881-0110 2023-04-08] | {{dts|2026|Jul|31|format=mdy}} |
| IL
| Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) ----St. Louis (STL) | Cessna 208 Caravan / 9 | align="right" | $4,085,604 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $4,187,744 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $4,292,438 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $4,399,749 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2003-14492 2002-14492] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2003-14492-0121 2022-10-15] | {{dts|2026|Nov|30|format=mdy}} |
| KS
| Denver (DEN) | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $6,880,125 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $7,361,734 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $7,877,055 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1998-3502 1998-3502] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1998-3502-0169 2024-05-04] | {{dts|2027|Apr|30|format=mdy}} |
| KS
| Garden City Regional Airport | Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) | American Airlines Group (as American Eagle) | Bombardier CRJ700 / 65 | align="right" | $5,897,640 | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1998-3503 1998-3503] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1998-3503-0110 2024-07-09] | {{dts|2026|Jul|31|format=mdy}} |
| KS
| Hays | Denver (DEN) | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $6,022,964 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,444,571 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $6,895,691 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1998-3497 1998-3497] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1998-3497-0147 2024-05-01] | {{dts|2027|Apr|30|format=mdy}} |
| KS
| Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport | Denver (DEN) | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $6,524,077 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,980,762 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $7,469,415 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1998-3498 1998-3498] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1998-3498-0159 2024-05-04] | {{dts|2027|Apr|30|format=mdy}} |
| KS
| Salina | Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) Denver (DEN) | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $5,958,376 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,375,463 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $6,821,745 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2002-11376 2002-11376] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2002-11376-0244 2023-12-18] | {{dts|2026|Dec|31|format=mdy}} |
| KY
| Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport | Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) | Corporate Flight Management d.b.a. Contour Airlines | Embraer ERJ-135 / 30 | align="right" | $5,607,114 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $5,831,399 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $6,064,655 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2000-7855 2000-7855] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2000-7855-0210 2023-05-30] | {{dts|2026|Jul|31|format=mdy}} |
| KY
| Paducah | Charlotte (CLT) | Corporate Flight Management d.b.a. Contour Airlines | Embraer ERJ-135 / 30 | align="right" | $5,554,654 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $5,943,479 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $6,359,523 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2009-0299 2009-0299] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2009-0299-0060 2022-08-21] | {{dts|2025|Nov|30|format=mdy}} |
| ME
| Augusta / Waterville | Boston (BOS) | Hyannis Air Service d.b.a. Cape Air | Tecnam P2012 Traveller / 9 | align="right" | $3,021,655 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $3,263,388 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $3,524,459 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $3,806,416 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-2784 1997-2784] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-2784-0219 2022-09-19] | {{dts|2026|Oct|31|format=mdy}} |
| ME
| Hancock County–Bar Harbor Airport | Boston (BOS) | Hyannis Air Service d.b.a. Cape Air | Cessna 402C / 9 or Tecnam P2012 Traveller / 9 | align="right" | $4,268,633 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $4,396,693 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $4,528,593 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $4,664,452 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2011-0185 2011-0185] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2011-0185-0093 2024-09-06] | {{dts|2028|Oct|14|format=mdy}} |
| ME
| Presque Isle International Airport | Boston (BOS) | JetBlue | Embraer 190 / 100 | align="right" | $10,412,703 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $11,235,581 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2000-8012 2000-8012] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2000-8012-0347 2024-06-03] | {{dts|2026|Aug|31|format=mdy}} |
| ME
| Rockland | Knox County Regional Airport | Boston (BOS) | Hyannis Air Service d.b.a. Cape Air | Tecnam P2012 Traveller / 9 | align="right" | $3,303,476 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $3,567,755 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $3,853,175 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $4,161,429 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-2784 1997-2784] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-2784-0219 2022-09-19] | {{dts|2026|Oct|31|format=mdy}} |
| MI
| Alpena | Alpena County Regional Airport | Detroit (DTW) | SkyWest Airlines (as Delta Connection) | Bombardier CRJ550 / 50 or Bombardier CRJ700 / 65/69 or Bombardier CRJ900 / 76 | align="right" | $6,750,234 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $7,222,751 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $7,728,343 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2009-0300 2009-0300] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2009-0300-0158 2024-5-14] | {{dts|2027|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| MI
| Escanaba | Detroit (DTW) ----Minneapolis/Saint Paul (MSP) | SkyWest Airlines (as Delta Connection) | Bombardier CRJ550 / 50 or Bombardier CRJ700 / 65/69 or Bombardier CRJ900 / 76 | align="right" | $6,899,725 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $7,244,711 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2003-15128 2003-15128] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2003-15128-0165 2023-11-4] | {{dts|2025|Dec|31|format=mdy}} |
| MI
| Houghton County Memorial Airport | Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $6,513,688 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,969,646 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $7,457,521 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2009-0302 2009-0302] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2009-0302-0096 2024-12-09] | {{dts|2028|Jan|31|format=mdy}} |
| MI
| Detroit (DTW) ----Minneapolis/Saint Paul (MSP) | SkyWest Airlines (as Delta Connection) | Bombardier CRJ550 / 50 or Bombardier CRJ700 / 65/69 or Bombardier CRJ900 / 76 | align="right" | $7,068,428 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $7,563,218 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1999-5175 1999-5175] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1999-5175-0180 2023-12-17] | {{dts|2026|Jan|31|format=mdy}} |
| MI
| Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) ----Minneapolis/Saint Paul (MSP) | Key Lime Air d.b.a. Denver Air Connection | Dornier 328JET / 30 or Embraer ERJ-145 / 50 | align="right" | $7,204,867 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $7,709,208 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $7,709,208 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $7,709,208 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1996-1266 1996-1266] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1996-1266-0220 2023-06-18] | {{dts|2027|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| MI
| Muskegon | Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) | Key Lime Air d.b.a. Denver Air Connection | Dornier 328JET / 30 or Embraer ERJ-145 / 50 | align="right" | $6,805,487 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $7,281,872 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $7,791,603 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $8,337,015 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2009-0301 2009-0301] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2009-0301-0058 2022-08-25] | {{dts|2028|Oct|31|format=mdy}} |
| MI
| Pellston | Detroit (DTW) | SkyWest Airlines (as Delta Connection) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 Bombardier CRJ550 / 50 Bombardier CRJ700 / 65/69 Bombardier CRJ900 / 76 | align="right" | $4,219,848 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $4,430,840 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $4,652,382 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $4,885,001 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2011-0133 2011-0133] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2011-0133-0067 2024-12-07] | {{dts|2029|Jan|31|format=mdy}} |
| MI
| Chippewa County International Airport | Detroit (DTW) ----Minneapolis/Saint Paul (MSP) | SkyWest Airlines (as Delta Connection) | Bombardier CRJ550 / 50 or Bombardier CRJ700 / 65/69 or Bombardier CRJ900 / 76 | align="right" | $7,181,640 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $7,684,354 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2009-0303 2009-0303] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2009-0303-0093 2023-12-17] | {{dts|2026|Jan|31|format=mdy}} |
| MN
| Bemidji | Minneapolis/Saint Paul (MSP) | SkyWest Airlines (as Delta Connection) | Bombardier CRJ550 / 50 or Bombardier CRJ700 / 65/69 or Bombardier CRJ900 / 76 | align="right" | $4,227,249 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $4,438,611 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $4,660,542 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $4,893,569 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2011-0134 2011-0134] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2011-0134-0064 2025-01-08] | {{dts|2029|Feb|28|format=mdy}} |
| MN
| Brainerd | Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport | Minneapolis/Saint Paul (MSP) | SkyWest Airlines (as Delta Connection) | Bombardier CRJ550 / 50 or Bombardier CRJ700 / 65/69 or Bombardier CRJ900 / 76 | align="right" | $5,676,069 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,073,394 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2011-0135 2011-0135] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2011-0135-0105 2023-12-17] | {{dts|2026|Jan|31|format=mdy}} |
| MN
| Minneapolis/Saint Paul (MSP) | SkyWest Airlines (as Delta Connection) | Bombardier CRJ550 / 50 or Bombardier CRJ700 / 65/69 or Bombardier CRJ900 / 76 | align="right" | $6,992,582 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $7,482,063 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $8,005,808 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2003-15796 2003-15796] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2003-15796-0100 2024-05-13] | {{dts|2027|May|31|format=mdy}} |
| MN
| Minneapolis/Saint Paul (MSP) | SkyWest Airlines (as Delta Connection) | Bombardier CRJ550 / 50 or Bombardier CRJ700 / 65/69 or Bombardier CRJ900 / 76 | align="right" | $6,112,190 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,540,044 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2009-0304 2009-0304] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2009-0304-0102 2023-12-17] | {{dts|2026|Jan|31|format=mdy}} |
| MN
| Thief River Falls Regional Airport | Minneapolis/Saint Paul (MSP) | Key Lime Air d.b.a. Denver Air Connection | Dornier 328JET / 30 or Embraer ERJ-145 / 50 | align="right" | $5,801,556 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $5,975,603 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $6,154,871 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $6,339,517 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} $6,529,702 {{nowrap|(year 5)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2001-10642 2001-10642] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2001-10642-0154 2022-02-21] | {{dts|2027|May|31|format=mdy}} |
| MO
| Cape Girardeau Regional Airport | Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) | Corporate Flight Management d.b.a. Contour Airlines | Embraer ERJ-135 / 30 | align="right" | $5,485,832 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $5,869,841 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $6,280,730 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1996-1559 1996-1559] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1996-1559-0128 2024-07-17] | {{dts|2025|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| MO
| Waynesville–St. Robert Regional Airport | Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) ----Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) | Corporate Flight Management d.b.a. Contour Airlines | Embraer ERJ-135 / 30 | align="right" | $4,449,693 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $4,761,172 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $5,094,454 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1996-1167 1996-1167] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1996-1167-0179 2024-07-17] | {{dts|2025|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| MO
| Joplin | Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) Denver (DEN) | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $5,459,372 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $5,841,528 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $6,250,434 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2006-23932 2006-23932] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2006-23932-0129 2024-03-11] | {{dts|2027|Apr|30|format=mdy}} |
| MO
| Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) | Corporate Flight Management d.b.a. Contour Airlines | Embraer ERJ-135 / 30 | align="right" | $5,609,670 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $5,834,057 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $6,067,419 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-2515 1997-2515] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-2515-0117 2023-04-08] | {{dts|2026|Jul|31|format=mdy}} |
| MS
| Hattiesburg / Laurel | Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport | Houston-Intercontinental (IAH) | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $5,987,253 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,406,361 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $6,854,806 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2001-10685 2001-10685] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2001-10685-0203 2024-03-03] | {{dts|2027|Mar|31|format=mdy}} |
| MS
| Meridian | Houston-Intercontinental (IAH) | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $5,275,337 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $5,644,610 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $6,039,733 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2008-0112 2008-0112] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2008-0112-0102 2024-03-03] | {{dts|2027|Mar|31|format=mdy}} |
| MT
| Butte | Denver (DEN) Salt Lake City (SLC) | SkyWest Airlines (as Delta Connection and United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 Bombardier CRJ550 / 50 | align="right" | $6,354,635 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,799,459 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $7,275,421 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2011-0136 2011-0136] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2011-0136-0073 2024-10-10] | {{dts|2027|Dec|31|format=mdy}} |
| MT
| Glasgow | Glasgow Valley County Airport | Billings (BIL) | Hyannis Air Service d.b.a. Cape Air | Cessna 402C / 9 or Tecnam P2012 Traveller / 9 | align="right" | $2,719,975 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $2,855,974 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $2,998,773 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $3,148,711 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-2605 1997-2605] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-2605-0293 2023-08-13] | {{dts|2027|Dec|31|format=mdy}} |
| MT
| Glendive | Billings (BIL) | Hyannis Air Service d.b.a. Cape Air | Cessna 402C / 9 or Tecnam P2012 Traveller / 9 | align="right" | $2,874,243 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $3,017,955 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $3,168,853 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $3,327,295 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-2605 1997-2605] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-2605-0293 2023-08-13] | {{dts|2027|Dec|31|format=mdy}} |
| MT
| Havre | Billings (BIL) | Hyannis Air Service d.b.a. Cape Air | Cessna 402C / 9 or Tecnam P2012 Traveller / 9 | align="right" | $2,849,018 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $2,991,468 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $3,141,042 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $3,298,094 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-2605 1997-2605] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-2605-0293 2023-08-13] | {{dts|2027|Dec|31|format=mdy}} |
| MT
| Sidney | Sidney–Richland Municipal Airport | Billings (BIL) | Hyannis Air Service d.b.a. Cape Air | Cessna 402C / 9 or Tecnam P2012 Traveller / 9 | align="right" | $6,002,320 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,302,436 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $6,617,558 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $6,948,436 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-2605 1997-2605] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-2605-0293 2023-08-13] | {{dts|2027|Dec|31|format=mdy}} |
| MT
| Denver (DEN) - Seasonal ----Salt Lake City (SLC) - Seasonal | SkyWest Airlines (as Delta Connection and United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 Bombardier CRJ550 / 50 or Bombardier CRJ700 / 65/69 or Bombardier CRJ900 / 76 | align="right" | $3,101,601 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $3,318,713 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $3,551,023 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2003-14626 2003-14626] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2003-14626-0099 2024-02-19] | {{dts|2026|Oct|15|format=mdy}} |
| MT
| Billings (BIL) | Hyannis Air Service d.b.a. Cape Air | Cessna 402C / 9 or Tecnam P2012 Traveller / 9 | align="right" | $2,902,953 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $3,048,100 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $3,200,505 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $3,360,530 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-2605 1997-2605] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-2605-0293 2023-08-13] | {{dts|2027|Dec|31|format=mdy}} |
| ND
| Devils Lake Regional Airport | Denver (DEN) | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $7,749,051 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $8,291,485 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $8,871,889 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-2785 1997-2785] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-2785-0291 2024-07-02] | {{dts|2027|Jun|30|format=mdy}} |
| ND
| Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport | Denver (DEN) | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $5,451,987 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $5,833,626 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $6,241,980 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1995-697 1995-697] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1995-697-0140 2024-08-13] | {{dts|2027|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| ND
| Denver (DEN) | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $7,443,767 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $7,964,830 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $8,522,369 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-2785 1997-2785] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-2785-0291 2024-07-02] | {{dts|2027|Jun|30|format=mdy}} |
| NE
| Alliance | Denver (DEN) | Key Lime Air d.b.a. Denver Air Connection | Metroliner 23 / 9 | align="right" | $3,391,322 (year 1) $3,560,888 (year 2) | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2000-8322 2000-8322] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2000-8322-0170 2023-03-12] | {{dts|2025|May|31|format=mdy}} |
| NE
| Chadron | Denver (DEN) | Pilatus PC-12 / 8 or Beechcraft King Air 200 / 9 | align="right" | $3,559,096 (year 1) $3,648,073 (year 2) | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2000-8322 2000-8322] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2000-8322-0171 2023-03-11] | {{dts|2025|May|31|format=mdy}} |
| NE
| Central Nebraska Regional Airport | Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) | American Airlines Group (as American Eagle) | Bombardier CRJ700 / 65 | align="right" | $4,999,500 | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2002-13983 2002-13983] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2002-13983-0161 2023-03-13] | {{dts|2025|Jun|30|format=mdy}} |
| NE
| Kearney | Denver (DEN) | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $5,894,232 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,306,828 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $6,748,306 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1996-1715 1996-1715] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1996-1715-0177 2024-08-07] | {{dts|2027|Oct|31|format=mdy}} |
| NE
| McCook | McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport | Denver (DEN) | Key Lime Air d.b.a. Denver Air Connection | Metroliner 23 / 9 | align="right" | $3,567,084 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $3,816,780 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $4,083,955 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $4,369,831 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-3005 1997-3005] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-3005-0125 2024-06-06] | {{dts|2028|May|31|format=mdy}} |
| NE
| North Platte Regional Airport | Denver (DEN) | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $5,119,465 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $5,477,828 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $5,861,276 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1999-5173 1999-5173] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1999-5173-0176 2023-12-18] | {{dts|2026|Dec|31|format=mdy}} |
| NE
| Western Nebraska Regional Airport | Denver (DEN) | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $4,732,229 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $5,063,485 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $5,417,929 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2003-14535 2003-14535] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2003-14535-0211 2023-12-18] | {{dts|2026|Dec|31|format=mdy}} |
| NH
| Lebanon, NH / White River Junction, VT | Boston (BOS) ----White Plains (HPN) | Hyannis Air Service d.b.a. Cape Air | Tecnam P2012 Traveller / 9 | align="right" | $5,226,722 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $5,644,860 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $6,096,449 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $6,584,164 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2003-14822 2003-14822] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2003-14822-0090 2022-11-31] | {{dts|2026|Nov|30|format=mdy}} |
| NM
| Carlsbad | Albuquerque (ABQ) ----Phoenix (PHX) | King Air 350 / 9 | align="right" | $5,205,254 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $5,517,570 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2002-12802 2002-12802] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2002-12802-0162 2023-07-12] | {{dts|2025|Oct|31|format=mdy}} |
| NM
| Clovis | Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) ----Denver (DEN) | Key Lime Air d.b.a. Denver Air Connection | Embraer ERJ-145 / 50 | align="right" | $4,804,921 | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1996-1902 1996-1902] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1996-1902-0137 2022-02-18] | {{dts|2026|Apr|30|format=mdy}} |
| NM
| Silver City / Hurley / Deming | Albuquerque (ABQ) ----Phoenix (PHX) | King Air 350 / 9 | align="right" | $6,996,030 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $7,485,752 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $8,009,755 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $8,570,438 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1996-1903 1996-1903] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1996-1903-0442 2025-03-01] | {{dts|2029|Jan|31|format=mdy}} |
| NY
| Massena | Massena International Airport | Boston (BOS) | Pilatus PC-12 / 8 | align="right" | $5,756,644 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,044,477 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $6,225,811 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2012-0163 2012-0163] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2012-0163-0286 2025-03-23] | {{dts|2028|Mar|31|format=mdy}} |
| NY
| Ogdensburg International Airport | Washington-Dulles (IAD) | Airbus A220 / 137 | align="right" | $8,860,318 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $9,126,128 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-2842 1997-2842] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-2842-0574 2024-09-12] | {{dts|2026|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| NY
| Boston (BOS) ----New York-JFK (JFK) | Hyannis Air Service d.b.a. Cape Air | Tecnam P2012 Traveller / 9 | align="right" | $2,557,622 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $2,634,351 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $2,713,381 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $2,794,783 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2000-8025 2000-8025] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2000-8025-0166 2022-01-14] | {{dts|2026|Feb|28|format=mdy}} |
| NY
| Watertown International Airport | Philadelphia (PHL) | American Airlines Group (as American Eagle) | Embraer ERJ-145 / 50 | align="right" | $7,298,978 | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2013-0188 2013-0188] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2013-0188-0043 2023-12-19] | {{dts|2026|Jan|31|format=mdy}} |
| OR
| Eastern Oregon Regional Airport | Portland (PDX) | Pilatus PC-12 / 8 or 9 | align="right" | $4,275,121 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $4,488,877 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2004-19934 2004-19934] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2004-19934-0120 2022-05-20] | {{dts|2026|May|31|format=mdy}} |
| PA
| Bradford | Pittsburgh (PIT) ----Washington-Dulles (IAD) | Cessna 208 Caravan / 9 | align="right" |$2,888,123 (year 1) $2,960,326 (year 2) $3,034,334 (year 3) $3,110,192 (year 4) | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2003-14528 2003-14528] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2003-14528-0199 2022-09-18] | {{dts|2026|Oct|31|format=mdy}} |
| PA
| DuBois | Pittsburgh (PIT) ----Washington-Dulles (IAD) | Cessna 208 Caravan / 9 | align="right" | $5,145,108 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $5,273,736 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2004-17617 2004-17617] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2004-17617-0207 2024-12-05] | {{dts|2026|Oct|31|format=mdy}} |
| PA
| Johnstown–Cambria County Airport | Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) ----Washington-Dulles (IAD) | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $6,887,013 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $7,369,104 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2002-11451 2002-11451] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2002-11451-0208 2023-11-02] | {{dts|2025|Oct|31|format=mdy}} |
| PA
| Pittsburgh (PIT) ----Washington-Dulles (IAD) | Cessna 208 Caravan / 9 | align="right" | $2,880,168 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $2,952,172 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $3,025,976 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $3,101,626 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2002-11450 2002-11450] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2002-11450-0173 2021-10-13] |{{dts|2025|Dec|31|format=mdy}} |
| PR
| Mayagüez | Eugenio María de Hostos Airport | San Juan (SJU) | Hyannis Air Service d.b.a. Cape Air | Cessna 402C - 8/9 Britten-Norman Islander - 8/9 Tecnam P2012 Traveller - 8/9 | align="right" | $1,693,289 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $1,744,088 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $1,796,411 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $1,850,303 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} $1,905,812 {{nowrap|(year 5)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2004-19622 2004-19622] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2004-19622-0068 2021-03-22] | {{dts|2026|Apr|30|format=mdy}} |
| SD
| Aberdeen | Minneapolis/Saint Paul (MSP) | SkyWest Airlines (as Delta Connection) | Bombardier CRJ550 / 50 or Bombardier CRJ700 / 65/69 or Bombardier CRJ900 / 76 | align="right" | $5,097,827 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $5,352,718 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $5,620,354 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $5,901,372 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2011-0137 2011-0137] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2011-0134-0064 2025-01-08] | {{dts|2029|Feb|28|format=mdy}} |
| SD
| Pierre | Denver (DEN) | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $5,481,736 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $5,646,188 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $5,815,573 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $5,990,041 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2011-0138 2011-0138] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2011-0138-0150 2025-04-01] | {{dts|2029|May|31|format=mdy}} |
| SD
| Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) ----Denver (DEN) | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $6,301,661 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,490,711 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $6,685,433 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $6,885,996 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2001-10644 2001-10644] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2011-0138-0150 2025-04-01] | {{dts|2029|May|31|format=mdy}} |
| TN
| Jackson | Atlanta (ATL) ----Chicago–O'Hare (ORD) | Key Lime Air d.b.a. Denver Air Connection | Dornier 328JET / 30 or Embraer ERJ-145 / 50 | align="right" | $7,954,117 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $8,510,905 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $9,106,668 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $9,744,135 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2000-7857 2000-7857] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2000-7857-0313 2024-08-04] | {{dts|2028|Nov|30|format=mdy}} |
| TX
| Victoria | Houston-Intercontinental (IAH) | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $5,956,029 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,372,951 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $6,819,058 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2005-20454 2005-20454] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2005-20454-0174 2024-01-13] | {{dts|2027|Feb|28|format=mdy}} |
| UT
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | SkyWest Airlines (as Delta Connection) | Bombardier CRJ550 / 50 | align="right" | $6,426,743 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,876,615 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $7,357,979 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2003-16395 2003-16395] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2003-16395-0112 2024-12-06] | {{dts|2027|Dec|31|format=mdy}} |
| VT
| Rutland | Rutland–Southern Vermont Regional Airport | Boston (BOS) | Hyannis Air Service d.b.a. Cape Air | Cessna 402C / 9 or Tecnam P2012 Traveller / 9 | align="right" | $3,369,473 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $3,554,794 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $3,750,308 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $3,956,575 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2005-21681 2005-21681] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2005-21681-0076 2023-08-14] | {{dts|2027|Oct|31|format=mdy}} |
| VA
| Staunton | Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport | Charlotte (CLT) | Corporate Flight Management d.b.a. Contour Airlines | Embraer ERJ-135 / 30 | align="right" | $5,415,033 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $5,794,085 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $6,199,671 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2002-11378 2002-11378] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2002-11378-0134 2022-08-33] | {{dts|2025|Oct|31|format=mdy}} |
| WV
| Clarksburg / Fairmont | North Central West Virginia Airport | Charlotte (CLT) | Corporate Flight Management d.b.a. Contour Airlines | Embraer ERJ-135 / 30 | align="right" | $5,511,849 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $5,897,679 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $6,310,516 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2005-20736 2005-20736] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2005-20736-0184 2022-08-24] | {{dts|2025|Nov|30|format=mdy}} |
| WV
| Charlotte (CLT) ----Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) | Corporate Flight Management d.b.a. Contour Airlines | Embraer ERJ-135 / 30 | align="right" | $5,971,353 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,389,348 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $6,836,602 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2003-15553 2003-15553] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2003-15553-0195 2022-08-31] | {{dts|2025|Oct|31|format=mdy}} |
| WV
| Morgantown Municipal Airport | Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) ----Washington-Dulles (IAD) | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $5,992,164 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,411,615 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $6,860,428 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2005-20735 2005-20735] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2005-20735-0174 2024-09-18] | {{dts|2027|Oct|31|format=mdy}} |
| WI
| Chippewa Valley Regional Airport | Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $5,906,038 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,319,461 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $6,761,823 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2009-0306 2009-0306] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2009-0306-0075 2024-09-05] | {{dts|2027|Nov|30|format=mdy}} |
| WI
| Rhinelander–Oneida County Airport | Minneapolis/Saint Paul (MSP) | SkyWest Airlines (as Delta Connection) | Bombardier CRJ550 / 50 or Bombardier CRJ700 / 65/69 or Bombardier CRJ900 / 76 | align="right" | $6,324,046 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $6,766,729 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2011-0109 2011-0109] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2011-0109-0112 2023-12-17] | {{dts|2026|Jan|31|format=mdy}} |
| WY
| Cody | Yellowstone Regional Airport | Denver (DEN) - Seasonal | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $3,461,368 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $3,703,664 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $3,962,920 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2011-0121 2011-0121] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2011-0121-0093 2024-05-12] | {{dts|2027|May|31|format=mdy}} |
| WY
| Laramie | Denver (DEN) | SkyWest Airlines (as United Express) | Bombardier CRJ200 / 50 | align="right" | $5,052,740 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $5,406,432 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $5,784,882 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-2958 1997-2958] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-2958-0120 2024-08-14] | {{dts|2027|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
==Alaska==
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| Adak
|Anchorage (ANC) | Boeing 737-700 / 124 | align="right" | $2,623,215 (year 1) $2,616,104 (year 2) | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2000-8556 2000-8556] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2000-8556-0268 2023-06-15] | {{dts|2025|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| Akutan
|Unalaska/Dutch Harbor (DUT) Akun Island (7AK) Maritime Helicopters | Beechcraft King Air 200 / 9 or Piper Navajo / 9 Bell 206 | align="right" | $1,550,110 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $1,706,657 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $1,860,691 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $1,040,113 (year 1) $1,098,078 (year 2) $1,152,195 (year 3) | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2000-7068 2000-7068] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2000-7068-0113 2023-03-18] | {{dts|2026|Mar|31|format=mdy}} |
| Alitak / Lazy Bay
|Kodiak (ADQ) | Cessna 206 / 5 or de Havilland Beaver / 6 | align="right" | $398,175 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $413,297 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $427,915 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $439,719 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} $448,266 {{nowrap|(year 5)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2000-6945 2000-6945] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2000-6945-0170 2020-11-15] | {{dts|2025|Oct|31|format=mdy}} |
| Amook Bay
|Kodiak (ADQ) | Cessna 206 / 5 or de Havilland Beaver / 6 | align="right" | $398,175 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $413,297 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $427,915 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $439,719 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} $448,266 {{nowrap|(year 5)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2000-6945 2000-6945] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2000-6945-0170 2020-11-15] | {{dts|2025|Oct|31|format=mdy}} |
| Angoon
|Juneau (JNU) | Cessna 208 Caravan / 9 Cessna 206 / 4 de Havilland Beaver / 6 | align="right" | $142,843 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $221,313 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $319,097 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $440,619 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2006-25542 2006-25542] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2006-25542-0067 2022-12-11] | {{dts|2027|Jan|31|format=mdy}} |
| Atka
|Unalaska/Dutch Harbor (DUT) | Beechcraft King Air 200 / 9 | align="right" | $1,312,840 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $1,441,554 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $1,522,623 (year 3) | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1995-363 1995-363] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1995-363-0134 2022-06-02] | {{dts|2025|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| Central
|Fairbanks (FAI) ----Circle (CRC) | Piper Navajo / 8 | align="right" | $225,982 | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1998-3621 1998-3621] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1998-3621-0093 2023-08-12] | {{dts|2025|Nov|30|format=mdy}} |
| Chisana
|Tok (TKJ) | Cessna 185 / 3 or Cessna 206 and 207 / 4 | align="right" | $162,374 | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1998-4574 1998-4574] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1998-4574-0152 2023-06-02] | {{dts|2025|May|31|format=mdy}} |
| Circle
|Fairbanks (FAI) ----Central (CEM) | Piper Navajo / 8 | align="right" | $225,982 | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1998-3621 1998-3621] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1998-3621-0093 2023-08-12] | {{dts|2025|Nov|30|format=mdy}} |
| Cordova
| Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport |Anchorage (ANC) ----Juneau (JNU) | Boeing 737-700 / 124 | align="right" | $5,718,676 (passenger) $27,600 (freighter) | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1998-4899 1998-4899] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1998-4899-0331 2025-03-16] | {{dts|2027|Apr|30|format=mdy}} |
| Diomede
|Nome (OME) | Pathfinder Aviation | Bell 212 / 12 or Bell 412 / 12 | align="right" | $718,900 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $747,656 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $777,562 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2009-0260 2009-0260] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2020-0020-0011 2023-06-16] | {{dts|2026|Jun|30|format=mdy}} |
| Elfin Cove
|Juneau (JNU) | Cessna 208 Caravan / 9 Cessna 206 / 4 de Havilland Beaver / 6 | align="right" | $329,352 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $388,744 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $460,787 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $548,306 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2002-11586 2002-11586] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2006-25542-0067 2022-12-11] | {{dts|2027|Jan|31|format=mdy}} |
| Excursion Inlet
| Excursion Inlet Seaplane Base |Juneau (JNU) | Ward Air | Cessna 185 / 3 to 4 Cessna 206 / 3 to 4 Cessna 310 / 3 to 4 | align="right" | $36,657 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $40,103 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $43,894 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $49,250 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2002-12014 2002-12014] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2002-12014-0086 2022-08-23] | {{dts|2026|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| Gulkana
|Anchorage (ANC) | Beechcraft King Air 200 / 9 | align="right" | $424,775 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $450,261 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $477,277 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $505,913 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1995-492 1995-492] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1995-492-0132 2022-02-15] | {{dts|2029|Jan|31|format=mdy}} |
| Gustavus
|Juneau (JNU) - Seasonal | Boeing 737-700 / 124 | align="right" | $506,894 | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1998-4899 1998-4899] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1998-4899-0331 2025-03-16] | {{dts|2027|Apr|30|format=mdy}} |
| Healy Lake
|Fairbanks (FAI) | Cessna 206 / 5 or Cessna 208 Caravan / 9 | align="right" | $240,860 | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1998-3546 1998-3546] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1998-3546-0071 2024-08-19] | {{dts|2028|Aug|31|format=mdy}} |
| Hydaburg
|Ketchikan Harbor (WFB) | de Havilland Beaver / 6 or de Havilland Otter / 7 | align="right" | $362,435 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $376,400 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $390,891 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $405,928 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} $421,531 {{nowrap|(year 5)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1999-6245 1999-6245] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1999-6245-0063 2020-11-02] | {{dts|2025|Oct|31|format=mdy}} |
| Kake
|Juneau (JNU) | Cessna 208 Caravan / 9 Pilatus PC-12 / 9 | align="right" | $449,818 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $536,020 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $640,195 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $755,304 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2008-0217 2008-0217] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2002-12014-0086 2022-08-23] | {{dts|2026|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| Kitoi Bay
|Kodiak (ADQ) | Cessna 206 / 5 or de Havilland Beaver / 6 | align="right" | $398,175 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $413,297 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $427,915 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $439,719 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} $448,266 {{nowrap|(year 5)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2000-6945 2000-6945] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2000-6945-0170 2020-11-15] | {{dts|2025|Oct|31|format=mdy}} |
| Lake Minchumina
|Fairbanks (FAI) | Cessna 208 Caravan / 9 or Cessna 206 / 4 | align="right" | $213,600 | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2008-0237 2008-0237] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2008-0237-0085 2022-11-14] | {{dts|2026|Oct|31|format=mdy}} |
| Manley Hot Springs
|Fairbanks (FAI) ----Minto (MNT) | Piper Navajo / 9 | align="right" | $92,326 | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2004-17563 2004-17563] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2004-17563-0089 2024-09-09] | {{dts|2026|Aug|31|format=mdy}} |
| May Creek
|Gulkana (GKN) | Cessna 185 / 3 (Winter) Cessna 206 / 5 (Summer) | align="right" | $512,147 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $542,876 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $575,448 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $609,975 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1995-492 1995-492] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1995-492-0132 2025-02-15] | {{dts|2029|Jan|31|format=mdy}} |
| McCarthy
|Gulkana (GKN) | Cessna 185 / 3 (Winter) Cessna 206 / 5 (Summer) | align="right" | $512,147 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $542,876 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $575,448 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $609,975 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1995-492 1995-492] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1995-492-0132 2025-02-15] | {{dts|2029|Jan|31|format=mdy}} |
| McGrath
|Anchorage-Merrill Field (MRI) | Pilatus PC-12 / 9 | align="right" | $563,895 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $585,786 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2017-0108 2017-0108] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2017-0108-0163 2024-08-18] | {{dts|2026|Nov|30|format=mdy}} |
| Minto
|Fairbanks (FAI) ----Manley (MLY) | Piper Navajo / 9 | align="right" | $92,326 | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2004-17563 2004-17563] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2004-17563-0089 2024-09-09] | {{dts|2026|Aug|31|format=mdy}} |
| Moser Bay
|Kodiak (ADQ) | Cessna 206 / 5 or de Havilland Beaver / 6 | align="right" | $398,175 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $413,297 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $427,915 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $439,719 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} $448,266 {{nowrap|(year 5)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2000-6945 2000-6945] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2000-6945-0170 2020-11-15] | {{dts|2025|Oct|31|format=mdy}} |
| Nikolski
|Unalaska/Dutch Harbor (DUT) | Beechcraft King Air 200 / 9 or Piper Navajo / 9 | align="right" | $399,185 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $440,628 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $465,730 (year 3) | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1995-363 1995-363] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1995-363-0134 2022-06-02] | {{dts|2025|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| Olga Bay
|Kodiak (ADQ) | Cessna 206 / 5 or de Havilland Beaver / 6 | align="right" | $398,175 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $413,297 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $427,915 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $439,719 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} $448,266 {{nowrap|(year 5)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2000-6945 2000-6945] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2000-6945-0170 2020-11-15] | {{dts|2025|Oct|31|format=mdy}} |
| Pelican
|Juneau (JNU) | Cessna 208 Caravan / 9 Cessna 206 / 4 de Havilland Beaver / 6 | align="right" | $578,820 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $700,936 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $853,751 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $1,040,497 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2002-11586 2002-11586] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2006-25542-0067 2022-12-11] | {{dts|2027|Jan|31|format=mdy}} |
| Petersburg
| Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport |Juneau (JNU) ----Ketchikan (KTN) ----Seattle (SEA) - Freighter | Boeing 737-700 / 124 | align="right" | $2,395,607 (passenger) $308,343 (freighter) | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1998-4899 1998-4899] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1998-4899-0331 2025-03-16] | {{dts|2027|Apr|30|format=mdy}} |
| Port Alexander
| Port Alexander Seaplane Base |Sitka (SIT) | Cessna 185 / 3 | align="right" | $124,800 {{nowrap|(initial rate)}} $127,920 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $131,118 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $134,396 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $137,756 {{nowrap|(final rate)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1999-6244 1999-6244] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1999-6244-0089 2021-09-13] | {{dts|2025|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| Port Bailey
|Kodiak (ADQ) | Cessna 206 / 5 or de Havilland Beaver / 6 | align="right" | $398,175 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $413,297 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $427,915 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $439,719 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} $448,266 {{nowrap|(year 5)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2000-6945 2000-6945] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2000-6945-0170 2020-11-15] | {{dts|2025|Oct|31|format=mdy}} |
| Port Williams
|Kodiak (ADQ) | Cessna 206 / 5 or de Havilland Beaver / 6 | align="right" | $398,175 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $413,297 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $427,915 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $439,719 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} $448,266 {{nowrap|(year 5)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2000-6945 2000-6945] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2000-6945-0170 2020-11-15] | {{dts|2025|Oct|31|format=mdy}} |
| St. George
|Unalaska/Dutch Harbor (DUT) | Beechcraft King Air 200 / 9 | align="right" | $1,054,496 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $1,147,390 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $1,198,524 (year 3) | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2017-0109 2017-0109] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1995-363-0134 2022-06-02] | {{dts|2025|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| San Juan / Uganik
| San Juan (Uganik) Seaplane Base |Kodiak (ADQ) | Cessna 206 / 5 or de Havilland Beaver / 6 | align="right" | $398,175 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $413,297 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $427,915 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $439,719 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} $448,266 {{nowrap|(year 5)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2000-6945 2000-6945] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2000-6945-0170 2020-11-15] | {{dts|2025|Oct|31|format=mdy}} |
| Seal Bay
|Kodiak (ADQ) | Cessna 206 / 5 or de Havilland Beaver / 6 | align="right" | $398,175 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $413,297 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $427,915 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $439,719 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} $448,266 {{nowrap|(year 5)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2000-6945 2000-6945] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2000-6945-0170 2020-11-15] | {{dts|2025|Oct|31|format=mdy}} |
| Tatitlek
|Anchorage-Merrill Field (MRI) | Cessna 208 Caravan / 9 | align="right" | $257,009 | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2013-0030 2013-0030] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2013-0030-0095 2023-09-12] | {{dts|2025|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |
| Tenakee Springs
|Juneau (JNU) | Cessna 208 Caravan / 9 Cessna 206 / 4 de Havilland Beaver / 6 | align="right" | $157,447 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $200,011 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $252,340 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $316,645 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2006-25542 2006-25542] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2006-25542-0067 2022-12-11] | {{dts|2027|Jan|31|format=mdy}} |
| West Point
| West Point Village Seaplane Base |Kodiak (ADQ) | de Havilland Beaver / 6 | align="right" | $38,408 | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2000-6945 2000-6945] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2000-6945-0170 2020-11-15] | {{dts|2025|Oct|31|format=mdy}} |
| Wrangell
|Ketchikan (KTN) ----Juneau (JNU) ----Seattle (SEA) - Freighter | Boeing 737-700 / 124 | align="right" | $2,709,315 (passenger) $338,778 (freighter) | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1998-4899 1998-4899] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1998-4899-0331 2025-03-16] | {{dts|2027|Apr|30|format=mdy}} |
| Yakutat
|Anchorage (ANC) ----Juneau (JNU) | Boeing 737-700 / 124 | align="right" | $5,815,877 (passenger) $24,076 (freighter) | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1998-4899 1998-4899] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1998-4899-0331 2025-03-16] | {{dts|2027|Apr|30|format=mdy}} |
| Zachar Bay
|Kodiak (ADQ) | Cessna 206 / 5 or de Havilland Beaver / 6 | align="right" | $398,175 {{nowrap|(year 1)}} $413,297 {{nowrap|(year 2)}} $427,915 {{nowrap|(year 3)}} $439,719 {{nowrap|(year 4)}} $448,266 {{nowrap|(year 5)}} | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2000-6945 2000-6945] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2000-6945-0170 2020-11-15] | {{dts|2025|Oct|31|format=mdy}} |
Communities formerly having subsidized EAS
The following tables list airports which formerly had Essential Air Service subsidized routes.{{Cite web |url=https://cms.dot.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/docs/mission/office-policy/aviation-policy/304896/eas-communities-terminated-1989feb2018.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=August 22, 2018 |archive-date=August 23, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180823073928/https://cms.dot.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/docs/mission/office-policy/aviation-policy/304896/eas-communities-terminated-1989feb2018.pdf |url-status=dead }}
=Areas excluding Alaska=
| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:90%" |
| State
! Community ! Airport ! Service to hub(s) ! Carrier ! Aircraft/seats ! Docket ! Order ! Ended !Reason/notes |
|---|
| MD
|Baltimore (BWI) ----Pittsburgh (PIT) | Cessna 208 Caravan / 9 | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2006-25228 2006-25228] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2006-25228-0088 2019-8-17] | {{dts|2019|Oct|18|format=mdy}} |Below 10 passenger enplanement requirement and exceeded $200 subsidy cap. |
| NV
| Ely | Las Vegas (LAS) | Beechcraft 1900D / 19 | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1995-361 1995-361] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1995-361 2012-12-14] | {{dts|2013|Mar|31|format=mdy}} |Exceeded $1000 per passenger subsidy cap in effect at the time.[https://www.taxpayer.net/wp-content/uploads/ported/images/downloads/Ely%20Termination%20Order.pdf Docket DOT-OST-1995-361 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE PROPOSING TERMINATION OF ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE ELIGIBILITY] |
| NY
| Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport |Pittsburgh (PIT) | Cessna 208 Caravan / 9 | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2003-14950 2003-14950] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2003-14950-0116 2016-8-26] | {{dts|2018|Jan|16|format=mdy}} |Below 10 passenger enplanement requirement and exceeded $200 subsidy cap. |
| PA
|Pittsburgh (PIT) | Cessna 208 Caravan / 9 | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-2523 1997-2523] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-2523-0258 2019-8-17] | {{dts|2019|Oct|18|format=mdy}} |Below 10 passenger enplanement requirement and exceeded $200 subsidy cap. |
| SD
| Huron |Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP) | Beechcraft 1900D / 19 | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2000-7138 2000-7138] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2000-7138-0067 2014-7-10] | {{dts|2016|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |Exceeded $1,000 subsidy cap |
= Alaska =
| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:90%" |
| Community
! Airport ! Service to hub(s) ! Carrier ! Aircraft ! Docket ! Order ! Ended ! Reason |
|---|
| Chatham
|Juneau (JNU) | Ward Air | Cessna 185 / 3, or | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-3134 1997-3134] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-3134-0043 2018-8-15] | {{dts|2018|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |Low resident count, no objections to terminating service |
| Rampart
|Fairbanks (FAI) | Piper Navajo / 9 | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-2008-0201 2008-0201] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-2008-0201-0038 2016-8-2] | {{dts|2016|Aug|02|format=mdy}} |Subsidy no longer required |
| Funter Bay
|Juneau (JNU) | Ward Air | Cessna 185 / 3, or | [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/DOT-OST-1997-3134 1997-3134] | [https://www.regulations.gov/document/DOT-OST-1997-3134-0043 2018-8-15] | {{dts|2018|Sep|30|format=mdy}} |Low resident count, no objections to terminating service |
See also
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References
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External links
- [http://www.dot.gov/policy/aviation-policy/small-community-rural-air-service/essential-air-service US Department of Transportation: Policy - Essential Air Service]
- [http://www.dot.gov/office-policy/aviation-policy/essential-air-service-reports US Department of Transportation: Policy - Essential Air Service Reports]
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