Gogebic-Iron airport federal funds extended for five years
October 25, 2018
By RALPH ANSAMI
ransami@yourdailyglobe.com
The federal Essential Air Service program that subsidizes passenger service at the Gogebic-Iron Airport in Ironwood Township has been extended for five years.
The government program currently pays a subsidy for Air Choice One to operate out of Ironwood.
Air Choice One, which has been offering passenger flights at the airport for four years, is currently under a three-year EAS agreement. Commercial air providers are selected for EAS through bidding processes and passenger boardings have increased here since ACO took over.
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