St. George Regional Airport – SGU St. George
St. George Regional Airport is a public airport owned by the city of St. George, which is situated southeast of the said city in Washington County, Utah. The airport was first opened on January 2011, as a replacement for a smaller airport called St. George Municipal airport that is set on top of a mesa, an elevated area of land that has a flat top and sides that are usually cliffs, which made the expansion of the municipal airport impossible. Four airlines operate in the airport and are currently serving flights to different destinations. One of the biggest regional airlines in the world, SkyWest Airlines, is based in St. George Regional Airport.
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The regional airport of St. George has only one runway and passenger terminal to sum it all up. It was closed in May 2019 for the reconstruction of its runway and was resumed operations on September 26, 2019. Some facilities have also been updated and a new display has been added. The airport has few amenities including several restaurants and cafes. Free Wi-Fi access is also available in the area. Economy class passengers can access airport lounges in St. George Regional Airport. A lot of cities around the area like Apple Valley, St. George and Santa Clara prefer to travel through SGU St. George.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Some of the passengers in St. George Regional Airport choose to stay in a hotel or other accommodations rather than sleep in the airport lounges. The city of St. George has a lot of SGU St. George hotels to offer. St. George Inn & Suitesis just 10 minutes away from the airport. The property has a fitness center and outdoor swimming pool. Guests can also enjoy an American breakfast or buffet daily. It is also close to some landmarks in the area.La Quinta Inn & Suitesoffers a year-round hot tub and an outdoor pool. A 24-hour front desk is also available on the property. Saint George Dinosaur Discovery Site is only 15 minutes away from the hotel.
Cedar City Regional Airportand Kanab Municipal Airportare airports that also serve some parts of Utah.
