Cape Air gets four-year, $10.8 million contract with Quincy Regional Airport

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has selected Cape Air to provide Essential Air Service (EAS) at the Quincy Regional Airport for a four-year term from December 1, 2021, through November 30, 2025.

The four-year subsidy will cost $10.8 million.

“The Quincy Airport is a vital part of the transportation system and supply chain of west-central Illinois,” Congressman Darin LaHood said in a news release. “Expanded service at the Quincy Regional Airport will increase economic opportunity in the Quincy region. Reliable and constant access to both Chicago and St. Louis hubs will provide invaluable connections for my constituents traveling for business purposes or leisurely. I was proud to advocate on behalf of the Quincy Regional Airport for this selection and will continue to support Illinois’ transportation system.”

“The essential air service, with connections to two hubs, is an invaluable asset to Quincy and surrounding region,” said Sandy Shore, Airport Director at Quincy Regional Airport. “The concurrence of the United States Department of Transportation with the City of Quincy’s recommendation is the perfect example of how our representatives can speak for us.”

Cape Air will provide Quincy with 36 round trips per week from Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) using 9-passenger Tecnam P2012 Traveller aircraft. Quincy will receive 18 nonstop round trips per week to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and 18 nonstop round trips per week to St. Louis-Lambert International Airport (STL).