201 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 10 CAPE GIRARDEAU REGIONAL AIRPORT The university program’s original goal was to enroll roughly 30 students by year three; however, the university currently has up to 105 students. By accomplishing over three times its original goal, the pilot program has effectively tripled the airport’s daily operations, from its pre-COVID average of about 80 to an incredible 250 daily operations. As the professional program continues to grow rapidly, so too has the number of additional aircraft that have traffic on Cape Girardeau’s runways. So, to combat the limited capacity, Amos has already commenced a large T-Hangar project scheduled to conclude by June 2024. The project will construct 20 new T-Hangars to support the airport’s growing hangar waiting list and influx of additional aircraft as Southeast Missouri State University’s expansive pilot program continues. That extra activity is expected to draw the attention of the surrounding communities, TURN YOUR PASSION INTO A CAREER Get in the air and gain your certifications faster. LEARN MORE
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