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| - I fly out and into this airport quite frequently. I like it a lot better than flying into Milwaukee. There aren't many things that are nicer after a hectic day of travel than getting off the plane and stepping into a nice and calm airport.
I have definitely been to more of the bigger, internal airports than the smaller ones, like Dane County Regional, but this one seems to have similar pros and cons of other smaller airports. Let me break it down.
PROS:
- Everyone here has been very nice. If you come across someone who isn't very nice all they will probably be doing is not talking to you and directing you through the security line. It's a nice change of pace from the usual threatening glances and bad attitudes at most security lines.
- Easy to navigate. I've been lost in some airports, and it's not fun. There's clear signage at this airport, and only one way to exit. My first time here I did completely miss the elevator, though.
- Picking someone up is nice and easy. I was worried that everyone from the flight would be coming through the doors at once but everything seems to go smoothly.
- Lots of outlets to charge your electronics! Comes in so handy when you're dealing with a long delay.
CONS:
- Limited food options. Not so handy when you have a long delay. Also, the little shops that they do have seem to close early. In a place where you're limited on what kind of food and drink you can bring in you'd think they'd have a vending machine. (PS, if they have a vending machine, someone please tell me where it's located because I had 4 hours to find one and came up empty handed.)
- Not as many non-stops. I know this can't be a huge complaint because it IS only a regional airport, and I think they're going to be adding more non-stops but for now it stays.
Overall, it's an easy to access airport with less headache than some of the larger ones give you. It's a nice option to take if you want to avoid a layover in Milwaukee or Chicago (which is notorious for delays and cancellations). Comparing a smaller airport to a bigger one is like comparing a smaller city to a bigger one. Less options, but more laid back and friendly.
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