Airports in North Central USA

Akron-Canton Regional Airport is located in Green City in Summit County, just outside Akron, Ohio. The airport has only two runways, but is one of the Midwest’s fastest-growing airports. The cozy size of this airport and its close proximity to Cleveland make it a popular choice with locals and travelers.

Akron-Canton Airport has a wide range of shopping opportunities, restaurants, coffee shops and snack bars both before and after security checks.

Akron-Canton only handles domestic flights within the USA. The airport is a growing hub for domestic travel within Ohio. Cheap flights to Akron-Canton Airport can be booked on AirTran Airways as well as SkyWest, Delta, Atlantic Southeast Airlines as well as US Airways Express.

This ever-growing airport is fast becoming the most popular airport in Ohio and, because of its friendly staff, smooth and efficient security procedures and clean premises, it has a far better reputation than that of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, which is a mere 64km (40 miles) to the north, but includes far more hassle with its reputation for large crowds and long queues.

Bishop International Airport (FNT) is situated just four miles (7km) from Flint, Michigan. The airport can handle international flights, but it gets most of its air traffic from within the United States and Canada.

The airport is well-stocked with shopping and dining facilities, as well as a number of other amenities such as bars, gift shops, and ATMs.

There are only a couple of airlines offering flights to Bishop International Airport. Major cities with flight connections to Flint include Detroit and Cleveland.

Many passengers choose to fly through smaller airports for a more personal experience - and fewer taxes and fees. Bishop International Airport currently offers the lowest average airfares in Michigan and its small size offers a more personal, welcoming  experience.

Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport (LEX) has a quaint name that goes along with the proud history of the area. Southern hospitality is the order of the day in the friendly and efficient service of the airport, located just four miles (6.5km) out of the city.

A small regional airport, you won’t find flights to Blue Grass Airport from international destinations; instead, you can choose from commuter flights operating to and from Chicago, Atlanta and Houston.

Once inside, however, the spacious and attractive interior quickly makes you forget its lack of bells and whistles. Processing just over a million passengers a year, the airport is a warm and welcoming gateway to the charms of Kentucky – whether you come for the Derby, or just for a taste of bourbon.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's most significant transport hubs, offering connections to more cities than any other airport in the world. A mind-blowing 77 million passengers pass through the airport each year, yet its intelligent design, full range of facilities and amenities and highly professional staff ensure that transit experiences are routinely pleasant.

Flights to Chicago O'Hare International Airport are offered by a massive variety of airlines, both American and international. It is one of the most common layover destinations, along with Washington Dulles and New York JFK, for international flights into the US.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport has received the Global Traveler Award for Best Airport in North America ten years in a row.

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is a surprisingly busy transport hub, providing transit to nearly eight million passengers each year, and offering convenient connections between 'middle America' and various coastal and southern destinations, including Atlanta, Orlando, Los Angeles and New York.

Flights to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport are mainly provided by Delta Airlines, who offer 145-165 flights out of the airport every day. The airport is 13 miles (about 20km) from downtown Cincinnati and easily accessed.

An airport quite low on facilities and amenities (it's not the most entertaining airport you'll ever visit), Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is nonetheless a convenient place to transit through, boasting minimal waiting times and easy transportation routes into downtown Cincinnati.

Ohio's largest airport – and the gateway to the Midwest for international visitors – Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) sees about 9 million passengers annually. The airport is a major hub for low-cost carrier ExpressJet Airlines, offering connections to many North American destinations.

Flights to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport are mainly intercontinental, with Chicago and Houston being the most popular destinations although there are also regular flights to Canada (Toronto) and Mexico (Cancun).

The airport is currently in the process of upgrading its facilities, amenities, and overall 'passenger experience', though what it can currently boast about is one of the easiest out-of-airport transport systems in the world.

Quaint, clean and well-run are some of the first words that come to mind when traveling through Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), which serves Madison, Dane County and all of south-central Wisconsin, USA.

This zippy little airport has a fair amount to offer for such a small space, and as it should only take you a few minutes to walk from security to whichever one of the 13 gates you’re flying out from, you should have a little time to sample one of the tantalizing eateries at hand.

Don’t, however, mistake the intimacy of Dane County Airport for small-town laxness  – the airport is renowned for having extremely thorough security, so be sure to have all your liquids in a bag and your shoes removed before entering into the line.

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is a relatively small airport in Iowa. It is conveniently located just 3 miles (5km) from central Des Moines, and generally handles less than two million passengers per year.

In 2010, Des Moines International Airport’s terminal got a great revamp, which included new carpeting in the terminal and a number of other facility upgrades. The airport has a great array of shopping facilities, ranging from small-change vending machines to larger and more expensive options.

Passengers can book flights to Des Moines International Airport from destinations across the United States, including Chicago, Denver and Las Vegas. A number of airlines operate flights to Des Moines International Airport, particularly low-cost options such as ExpressJet Airlines and AirTran Airways.

Passengers who prefer smaller airports will enjoy Des Moines International Airport – as it has facilities of equal quality to those of larger airports, but not the crowds of people and the long queues generally associated with busier airports.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) handles most of the flights in and out of Michigan, as it is the busiest airport in the state. It’s an easy drive from downtown Detroit as it is situated 16 miles (26km) southwest of the city, in the suburb of Romulus. It is also only 47 miles (76km) from Toledo, in the neighboring state of Ohio.

To say that Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is big might be considered something of an understatement. The two terminals have close to 150 boarding gates in total, and the Edward H. McNamara Terminal has a one-mile (1.6km) long terminal, making it the second-longest terminal building in the world. Passengers using the airport can rest assured that with a terminal this big, the airport houses plenty of shopping opportunities and some good leg-stretching space (although moving walkways are available for those with travel fatigue).

Cheap flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are generally easy to find because the airport is a hub for both Delta and Spirit Airlines. There are many flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from places such as Toronto, Paris, Amsterdam and Frankfurt; as well as Atlanta, Orlando and New York.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is an airport that makes traveling easy. It has a great range of facilities, and a wide selection of airlines offering regular Detroit flights. Also, despite its size, the airport is easy to navigate.

Duluth International Airport is located 5 miles (9km) from the city of Duluth, the westernmost deep-water port city on the Atlantic.

Though the city is quite small, there is still enough to keep visitors busy. As it's the birthplace of Bob Dylan, it’s no surprise that Duluth hosts its own music festival, the Homegrown Music Festival, in May each year. It also has the only freshwater aquarium in the US, and a number of museums.

Duluth International is a small airport that sees little more than 300,000 passengers per year. It's linked to other major US cities, including Minneapolis, Detroit, and Chicago. As long as you’re not waiting around too long, there’s enough to keep you busy - you can enjoy a quiet drink and a snack, or use the time (and free internet access) to catch up on your emailing.