It’s Official! Denver has the best regional airport in North America
Andy445
The SkyTrax World Airport Awards recently ranked Denver as the best regional airport in North America. It was followed by Cincinnati/North Kentucky in second place and Seattle-Tacoma in 3rd.
As far as worldwide regional airport rankings go, Denver ranked 7th – behind Dusseldorf and ahead of Seoul Gimpo. Centrair Nayoga took the top spot. Centrair Nayoga is located in Japan. See the full list here.
The World Airport Awards launched in 1999 and are decided by customer satisfaction surveys. More than 100 customer nationalities are represented and more than 550 surveys are included. See a more in-depth look at the methodology here.
Denver area events for Dec. 5
Carlotta Olson
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Updated 16 hours ago
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. Friday Chris Williamson – Self Discovery Live Show — 7:30 p.m.,...
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Brent Briggeman
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The Gazette Editorial Board
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Mark Kiszla
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Broncos nominate OL Garett Bolles for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award
Kyle Fredrickson
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Updated 5 hours ago
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Marianne Goodland
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Updated 10 hours ago
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High flying, adored: Cleo Parker Robinson is dancing on air at 77
John Moore
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Broncos D-linemen Zach Allen, D.J. Jones sit out practice, WR Pat Bryant limited
Chris Tomasson
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Coal-fired generator at Pueblo’s Comanche Power Plant gets a one-year extension on life
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Updated 9 hours ago
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