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“We have amenities like sleeping quarters where pilots can relax and recharge,” Chronowski notes. Additionally, the airport features a conference room, accommodating business travelers who may need to conduct meetings upon arrival. As Chronowski adds, attractions such as the Mohegan Sun Casino further bolster tourism in the region. “The casino is a popular destination, and it’s not too far from the airport,” he says. The casino and other venues like the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds and the Mohegan Sun Arena host concerts, trade shows, and conferences, drawing visitors from far and wide. FUTURE OUTLOOK AND PRIORITIES As Hazleton Regional Airport looks ahead, the emphasis is firmly on growth, improvement, and providing top-tier services. Chronowski underscores the airport’s efforts to offer big-city services in a more intimate, accessible setting. “We’re offering large city service in a small venue,” he 93 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 06 HAZLETON, PA /HAZLETON REGIONAL AIRPORT