News & Events
Alaska Airlines Announces Additional Service from the Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, March 3, 2020 – Seattle-based Alaska Airlines today announced a second non-stop flight between Monterey Regional Airport and San Diego, California beginning September 9, 2020. The new flight will be in addition to the existing service Alaska provides between the two markets.
American Airlines Announces Additional Service from the Monterey Regional Airport to Dallas-Fort Worth
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, February 24, 2020 – American Airlines announced today that they will begin daily year-round service from the Monterey Regional Airport to Dallas-Fort Worth on April 8, 2020. In addition, a second seasonal flight will be added and begins on April 8, 2020.
JSX Launches Seasonal Hop-on Flights to Monterey Between Burbank and Orange County
JSX’s Hassle-Free Flights Minimize Travel Time and Give Californians a Simple, Fast and Joyful Way to Fly
MONTEREY, CA, February 11, 2020 – Just in time for warmer weather, JSX – the hop-on jet service dedicated to making short haul air travel simple and joyful – has announced that it will begin seasonal flights to Monterey from both Burbank and Orange County. Tickets start at only at $99 each way and are available for booking today at jsx.com for flights beginning April 17, 2020.
MRY Partners with California REAL ID Program to Prepare Passengers
DMV to provide information about federal ID requirements taking effect October 2020
MONTEREY, CA. (June 14, 2019) – The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is joining forces with Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to share information with airport travelers about new REAL ID driver licenses and identification card requirements that take effect next year. For the first time, DMV representatives will staff an information-only booth, just outside of the TSA checkpoint on Monday, June 17th, from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
American Airlines Announces Seasonal Service to Dallas
Beginning April 2, 2019
MONTEREY, CA. (October 2, 2018) – Although details are limited, the Monterey Regional Airport is pleased to learn that today American Airlines announced, beginning April 2, 2019, new daily non-stop service between Monterey Regional Airport and Dallas – Ft. Worth International Airport. The announcement was made as part of a 2019 Schedule Enhancement Press Release at the American Airlines News Room at AA.com. The announcement indicates the service will be seasonal operating from April 2, 2019 through November 3, 2019.
United Airlines Announces Twice Daily Nonstop Service Between Monterey and Denver
From the beach to the mountains and wine country to the beer trail, United’s new flight connects California’s Central Coast customers to United’s Rocky Mountain hub
MONTEREY, CA. (July 23, 2018) – The Monterey Peninsula Airport District and United Airlines today announced new, twice daily nonstop service between Monterey Regional Airport and Denver International Airport, beginning Oct. 4, 2018. The flights are now available for purchase on united.com.
MRY / Louie Schwartzberg Partnership
Monterey Regional Airport to Feature the Work of Louie Schwartzberg
Monterey, California, March 1, 2018 – Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) proudly announced a year-long partnership with filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg and his company, Moving Art. Louie Schwartzberg is an award-winning producer, director and cinematographer whose notable career spans more than three decades providing breathtaking imagery for feature films, documentaries and commercials.
The Big Switch
Monterey Regional Airport "Flips the Switch" on Solar Project Expected to Save $5.5 Million in Energy Costs
MONTEREY, Calif., – Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) celebrated the completion of its new, on-site solar program during a “flip the switch” event connecting a field of solar panels beside the runway to the electricity grid last Thursday, September 21, 2017. Through a collaborative partnership with OpTerra Energy Services, MRY’s new clean energy generation capacity represents a new chapter in the airport’s innovative approach to enhancing the environmental impact of its facilities. Statewide leaders from the California Energy Commission as well as regional and local elected officials attended in support of the new sustainable energy project, which is expected to save MRY $5.5 million in energy savings.
Airlines get ready for new U.S. security rules from Thursday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New security measures including stricter passenger screening take effect on Thursday on all U.S.-bound flights to comply with government requirements designed to avoid an in-cabin ban on laptops, airlines said.
America’s most scenic drive has been devastated – so a luxury resort is helicoptering guests in
In May, one of the biggest landslides on record in California buried a small section of Highway 1 - a famous coastal highway - under 40 feet of rubble. The blockage has devastated the ever-popular Big Sur region, where local businesses, resorts, and retreat centers attract tourists from around the world. But it hasn’t stopped visitors with funds to spare from visiting.
Monterey Regional Airport poised to go solar
Just off of a road behind the Monterey Regional Airport’s airstrip, a lone construction worker smoothes over a freshly poured concrete pad on a fenced-off sandy lot. A few feet away from him, a bundle of steel beams glitter in the sunlight.
Public/Private Partnership Could Bring Dallas Route to Monterey Regional Airport
A public/private partnership between the Monterey Regional Airport and a community air service development committee has made it possible to pursue an American Airlines daily nonstop flight between Monterey and Dallas/Fort Worth, which could come to fruition by the first quarter of 2018.
Airport May Get Nonstop to Dallas
Hoping to attract more tourists and dollars from the Lone Star State, the Monterey Regional Airport and local business leaders are actively trying to get daily nonstop flights between the Monterey Peninsula and Dallas-Fort Worth, officials told The Pine Cone this week.
Tourism Leaders Eye Possible Nonstop Dallas Flight Out of MRY
Monterey Regional Airport is reaching deep into the heart of Texas to bring more visitors to the Monterey Peninsula, backed by the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau, surrounding cities and businesses.
Monterey Regional Airport Expects to Have Solar Power by End of July
If everything goes its way, the Monterey Regional Airport could be saving on its energy bills by the end of July.
The California Energy Commission in Sacramento on Wednesday is considering taking action on a request from the Monterey Peninsula Airport District to approve an agreement for a $3,000,000 loan, at one percent interest, for the Monterey Regional Airport Photovoltaic Project.
TSA Airport Holiday Travel Tips
Airlines for America projects more than 27 million people will fly on U.S. airlines during the Thanksgiving travel period, up 2.5 percent from last year.
Art at the Airport: Feeling Groovy
Opening Mezzanine Gallery Exhibit at the Monterey Regional Airport
Monterey, CA – Remember Go-Go boots, love beads, and Good Vibrations? Revisit the 1960s at the Monterey Regional Airport’s newest exhibition, Feeling Groovy. The exhibit showcases collections that reflect music, entertainment, and home life in 1960s Monterey County.
Artifacts featured in the exhibit are diverse, ranging from the ordinary to the extraordinary.
Safety Enhancement Project
Public Scoping Meeting for Environmental Assessment (EA) for Proposed Airport Safety Enhancement Project
Monterey, CA (November 28, 2016) – Michael La Pier, Executive Director for the Monterey Regional Airport (Airport), announced today that a Public Scoping Meeting will be held for the Environmental Assessment (EA) that is currently being prepared to consider the potential environment impacts of the proposed Airport Safety Enhancement Project for Taxiway “A” Relocation and Associated Building Relocations (proposed project) at the Airport. The Scoping Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Airport District Board Room on the second floor of the Airport Terminal, at 200 Fred Kane Drive, Monterey CA 93940. The meeting format is an informal open house and interested parties are invited to stop by to view maps and displays, communicate with Airport staff, and provide their written comments. Airport staff will be available to gather the public’s thoughts about what alternatives and environmental impacts should be studied in the environmental analysis.
Monterey Regional Airport Announces Air Service Incentive Program Extension
Airlines encouraged to launch new nonstop flights
Monterey, CA – The Monterey Peninsula Airport District Board of Directors approved extending the Air Service Incentive Program for airlines to encourage nonstop service to new destinations from Monterey Regional Airport. The top destinations the airport is seeking include Seattle, Dallas/Ft Worth, Denver and Mexico. The Air Service Incentive Program was originally approved in 2014 and was set to expire on March 31, 2016. It has been extended for an additional two years.
Monterey Regional Airport looks to the future as they celebrate 75 years!
Monterey, CA –The Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is celebrating 75 years and looking ahead to 75 more with a year of celebration including a community day and trip giveaways. These events will be announced via the airport website, e-newsletter and social media as the details are finalized.
Airport Completes Runway Safety Area Improvements Project
Monterey, CA - Monterey Regional Airport General Manager Mike La Pier today announced the completion of the Airport’s federally mandated Runway Safety Area (RSA) Improvements Project. “I want to congratulate my Board of Directors, my staff, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), consultants, construction contractors as well as the community, traveling public and users who have all supported this project the past several years.” As of today, the Instrument Landing System (ILS) has been returned to service when the new procedures were published and available.