Lincoln Airport (LNK) (lincolnairport.com) continues to grow its aeronautical tenant base with the addition of a new maintenance facility (MRO) in its industrial park. In December, the Lincoln Airport’s Board of Directors approved a three-year lease agreement with SkyWest Airlines.
SkyWest’s new hangar will create about 25 aviation maintenance jobs in Lincoln and support additional staff. The facility will service multiple aircraft, enhancing operations for its fleet of 2,300+ daily flights across North America.
“We look forward to expanding our maintenance operation with the addition of Lincoln to continue supporting SkyWest’s high standards of safety and reliability,” said Joe Sigg, SkyWest VP of Maintenance. “We also appreciate the support we’ve seen from the community and are excited to bring new opportunities for A&P mechanics to our hangar at LNK.”
SkyWest operates a fleet of nearly 500 regional aircraft and provides daily United Airlines flights from Lincoln to Chicago and Denver.
“Adding a maintenance base to LNK is a great tool to help us improve air service and one that can bring significant economic benefits to our community,” said David Haring, Executive Director of the Lincoln Airport Authority.
Lincoln Airport has emerged as a growing hub for aviation maintenance operations, with several major facilities already established in the area. The addition of SkyWest’s MRO facility reinforces LNK’s position as a strategic location for aviation maintenance in the Midwest and strengthens its growing economy.
SkyWest Airlines partnered with United, Delta, American and Alaska Airlines, carrying over 42 million passengers in 2024. Based in St. George, Utah, its fleet of nearly 500 aircraft serves 258 North American destinations.
Learn more about LNK at lincolnairport.com.