Youngstown–Warren Regional Airport (IATA: YNG, ICAO: KYNG, FAA LID: YNG) is a public and military airport in Vienna Township, Trumbull County, Ohio, 11 miles north of Youngstown[1] and 10 miles (16 km) east of Warren. The airport is home to the Youngstown–Warren Air Reserve Station.
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||||||
| Owner | Western Reserve Port Authority | ||||||||||||||
| Operator | Western Reserve Port Authority | ||||||||||||||
| Serves | Youngstown and Warren | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 1,196 ft / 365 m | ||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 41°15′39″N 080°40′45″W / 41.26083°N 80.67917°W | ||||||||||||||
| Website | www.yngairport.com | ||||||||||||||
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The airport has been in operation for over 50 years. It is run by the Western Reserve Port Authority, made up of members appointed by the Mahoning and Trumbull County Commissioners. The WRPA plays a vital role in the regional economy as it teams with the Youngstown–Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce and is leading the plan to clean up the Mahoning River. While there hasn't been commercial service to the airport since 2018, private jets and small charter flights continue to serve the area as of December 2023.
The airport is part of the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). In 2024, it was designated as a primary airport, allocating it an extra $1 million per year over 5 years for maintenance.[2][3]
History
editThe Youngstown–Warren Regional Airport began as the Youngstown Municipal Airport (MAP), and was one of the last Works Progress Administration projects. Construction began in 1939, and the airport opened a year later. The airport is located 11 miles (18 km) north of Youngstown in Vienna Center due to limited space available within the city for the planned size. The airport that had been serving the city, Lansdowne Airport, lacked room to expand.
In 1981, a 225,000-ft2 production facility for the Commuter Aircraft Corporation was built on the west side of the airport, but the company closed down before any aircraft were built.[4][5][6]
Northwest Airlines discontinued service to Detroit via Akron–Canton in September 2002, leaving the airport without scheduled airline service.[7][8] In May 2006, Allegiant Air launched a route to Sanford near Orlando.[9][10] It subsequently added flights to St. Petersburg–Clearwater and Myrtle Beach. The company ceased all of its Youngstown routes in January 2018, and the airport has lacked passenger air service since then.[11]
In June 2023, local city leaders filed an application with the Department of Transportation requesting a grant valued at $1.4 million (including existing aid from other sources), in order assist in returning commercial service to the airport within the next two years. [12]
Youngstown Air Reserve Station
editYoungstown ARS is located at the Youngstown–Warren Regional Airport. Its primary mission is to serve as home of the 910th Airlift Wing (910 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) C-130H unit with two flying squadrons and a total of 16 aircraft. The 910 AW is operationally gained by the Air Mobility Command and a portion of the wing is devoted to its aerial spray mission. The 910 AW has nearly 1,450 personnel, consisting of a combination of full-time active guard and reserve, air reserve technicians, and traditional part-time drilling Air Force reservists. The installation also hosts a Navy Operational Support Center and a Marine Corps Reserve Center that is home to nearly 400 Navy and Marine Corps reservists in various units. It is also home to the Youngstown ARS Composite Squadron of the Ohio Wing of the Civil Air Patrol.[13]
Facilities and aircraft
editYoungstown–Warren Regional Airport covers 1,468 acres (594 ha) at an elevation of 1,196 feet (365 m) above mean sea level. It has three asphalt runways: 5/23 is 5,002 by 150 feet (1,525 x 46 m); 14/32 is 9,003 by 150 feet (2,744 x 46 m); 143/323, a military-use only runway, is 3,501 by 60 feet (1,067 x 18 m).[1]
The airport has a fixed base operator that sells both avgas and Jet A. Services such as catering, hangars, courtesy cars, and rental cars are available; amenities such as internet, conference rooms, vending machines, a crew lounge, and television are available.[14]
In the year ending September 30, 2019, the airport had 20,029 aircraft operations, average 69 per day: 66% general aviation, 23% military, 10% air taxi and less than 1% scheduled commercial. 37 aircraft were then based at this airport: 20 single-engine, 2 multi-engine, 7 jet and 8 military.[1]
The former long-term parking lot is currently being used as a training location for a tractor-trailer driving school.
Passenger terminal
editThe Youngstown Warren Regional Airport terminal building sits on the southeast end of the airport.
In 2000, the Youngstown Airport renovated and expanded the boarding area. The new gate area consists of six gates (two jetways and four ground-loading gates), and can accommodate aircraft ranging up to the size of a Boeing 757. The airport is equipped to handle up to 250,000 passengers a year in the current configuration and can seat up to 400 passengers at any given time.
The airport currently has four ticket counters, one baggage claim and on-site capacity for up to five rental car companies. The airport's only on-site restaurant, Mikees II, closed shortly after Allegiant Airlines ceased all remaining operations to the airport in 2018. The airport offers a recently expanded parking facility with the lowest cost of parking in the area.
The airport's master plan calls for an expanded terminal to add another three gates, should air service return and spike at any time.
Statistics
edit| Rank | Airport | Passengers | Airline |
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| 1 | St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Florida | 16,000 | Allegiant |
| 2 | Orlando/Sanford, Florida | 13,000 | Allegiant |
| 3 | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | 4,000 | Allegiant |
Passenger traffic
edit| Year | Total passengers |
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| 2005 | 13,868 |
| 2006 | 24,958 |
| 2007 | 35,144 |
| 2008 | 35,674 |
| 2009 | 34,782 |
| 2010 | 55,434 |
| 2011 | 74,096 |
| 2012 | 80,204 |
| 2013 | 95,500 |
| 2014 | 120,000 |
| 2015 | 129,000 |
| 2016 | 100,000 |
| 2017 | 60,000 (estimated) |
| 2018 | 6,000 (estimated) |
Ground transportation
editYoungstown Airport has a number of taxicab and shuttle services.
Avis Car Rental and Budget Rent a Car offer rental vehicles from the airport.
Accidents and incidents
edit- On May 3, 2007, a Cessna 210 was substantially damaged following a loss of engine power while on final approach to Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. The airplane impacted terrain about one-half mile from the approach end of runway 5. The pilot was conducting a visual approach to runway 5 when he experienced an engine failure 2-3 miles from the airport. Despite completing the appropriate memory items, he could not get the engine to restart; as he was unable to make the runway, he aimed for a landing on on the least congested area adjacent to a road. Fuel was found in the fuel tanks after the accident, the fuel selector on, and the mixture control functional; all components of the engine were found to be operative. The cause of the engine failure, therefore, could not be determined.[16][17]
- On July 19, 2024, a Beechcraft Duke crashed while attempting an emergency landing at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, where it had a fuel stop planned. All three aboard were killed. The pilot reported he had lost his left engine and couldn't maintain altitude. Witnesses report the aircraft was higher than normal on approach and didn't touch down while it was over the runway; instead, it pitched up quickly and began to flip in a descending left turn before crashing. The cause of the crash is under investigation.[18][19]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d FAA Airport Form 5010 for YNG PDF, effective 2023-07-13.
- ^ Boney, Stan (May 21, 2024). "Activity at Youngstown airport isn't just military". WKBN 27. CBS News. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ McCarthy, Kaitlyn. "Bill that would redesignate Youngstown Airport approved by House". WFMJ News 21. NBC News. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ "Ohio to Get a New Airplane Plant". New York Times. June 10, 1981. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
- ^ "Chairman Appointed at Commuter Aircraft". New York Times. July 26, 1982. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
- ^ "Failed Trumbull aircraft plant set for sale at sheriff's auction". Beacon Journal. Associated Press. September 10, 1984. p. D10. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
- ^ "Airport may lose last carrier". The Herald. Sharon, PA. June 13, 2002. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ "County Commissioner Has Plans to Help Youngstown, Ohio-Area Airport". Vindicator. Youngstown, OH. July 16, 2002. ProQuest 464243739.
- ^ Hall, Kalea (January 5, 2018). "Allegiant flies last flight out of Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport". Vindicator. ProQuest 1984768490.
- ^ Ewinger, James (February 17, 2006). "Youngstown airport offers Orlando flights". The Plain Dealer. Cleveland, OH.
- ^ Glaser, Susan (August 28, 2017). "Allegiant Air pulling out of Youngstown airport following expansion at Cleveland Hopkins". Cleveland.com. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ Gautner, Mike (June 20, 2023). "Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport seeks grant to restore regular passenger airline service". wfmj.com. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ Youngstown ARB Fact Sheet
- ^ "JETS FBO Network FBO Info & Fuel Prices at Youngstown/Warren Rgnl (KYNG)". FlightAware. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ "Youngstown/Warren, OH: Youngstown-Warren Regional (YNG)". Retrieved January 29, 2018.
- ^ "Cessna 210 crash in Ohio (N7462E) | PlaneCrashMap.com". planecrashmap.com. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ Ranter, Harro. "Accident Cessna 210 N7462E, Thursday 3 May 2007". Aviation Safety Network. Flight Safety Foundation. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ Carey, Tyler; Hicks, Mitti (July 19, 2024). "OSHP: 3 killed in plane crash at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport identified". WKYC Studios. NBC News. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Lydia. "NTSB releases preliminary report on Youngstown plane crash that killed 3". Spectrum News 1. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency
External links
edit- Youngstown Warren Regional Airport, official site
- FAA Airport Diagram (PDF), effective January 23, 2025
- FAA Terminal Procedures for YNG, effective January 23, 2025
- Resources for this airport:
- AirNav airport information for KYNG
- ASN accident history for YNG
- FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker
- NOAA/NWS weather observations: current, past three days
- SkyVector aeronautical chart for KYNG
- FAA current YNG delay information