Lansing Mayor Brian Hardy (left) and Kyle Peabody, aviation project engineer at Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc., display the Village of Lansing’s award for 2025 Reliever Airport of the Year. (Photo provided, Village of Lansing)
Airfield Maintenance Supervisor Tom Gorski (left) and Village of Lansing Mayor Brian Hardy showing the airport’s award for 2025 Reliever Airport of the Year. (Photo provided, Village of Lansing)
New signage for the 2025 Reliever Airport of the Year. (Photo provided, Village of Lansing)
In Illinois, the Lansing Municipal Airport has been named the 2025 Reliever Airport of the Year by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Division of Aeronautics. The Village of Lansing said the prestigious award underscores the airport’s pivotal role in enhancing regional aviation capacity and supporting the Chicago metropolitan area’s air traffic management. Village of Lansing Mayor Brian Hardy and Airfield Maintenance Supervisor Tom Gorski accepted the award Monday October 6, 2025, in Galena, Illinois, during the annual Illinois Public Airports Association fall conference. As a designated reliever airport, the Lansing Municipal Airport plays a crucial role in alleviating congestion at major hubs like Chicago O’Hare and Midway International Airports. a news release said, adding that the Lansing airport’s strategic location and comprehensive facilities contribute to the efficiency and safety of the broader aviation network. “We are immensely proud to receive this recognition,” said Mayor Hardy. “This award reflects the dedication of our team and the support of the Lansing community in maintaining and advancing our airport’s operations.” For more information about Lansing Municipal Airport and its services, visit lansingmunicipalairport.org.
