Business View Magazine | January 2020

141 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE JANUARY 2020 founded in Farmington and had its headquarters there for many years before moving to Phoenix; Air Midwest; Aspen Airways; Trans-Colorado Airlines; Sun West Airlines; Rio Grande Air; America West Express; Continental Express; United Express; American Eagle; and US Airways Express. The last airline to serve Four Corners Regional was Great Lakes Airlines, which stopped flying in November 2017, citing a pilot shortage which led to frequently delayed or canceled flights. Today, Four Corners Regional Airport offers on-demand charter flights via Vernon Aviation, and is home to 131 general aviation aircraft, including single and multi-engine aircraft, helicopters, and ultralights. “According to the latest New Mexico Department of Transportation report, our Airport contributes nearly $23 million annually to the local economy,” notes Airport Manager, Mike Lewis. “We’re second in the number of general aviation operations with 11.5 percent of the New Mexico total; and we’re 7th Jolt Your Journey TM Visit Far m i ngto n N M.o rg toda y and awaken y our th i rst for adventure. FOUR CORNERS REGIONAL A I RPORT