03-06-2025
Flights to Chicago O'Hare airport return to Greenbrier Valley Airport
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – A highly requested flight route made a touchdown at the Greenbrier Valley Airport on Monday evening, June 2nd, 2025.
A single Contour airplane made a safe landing onto the airports runway.
Passengers and crew from Chicago were welcomed with a water cannon salute by two airport firetrucks.
This was to welcome a returning flight route – Greenbrier Valley Airport to Chicago O'Hare airport. The last flight between both airports happened three years ago.
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Officials with the Greenbrier Valley Airport and Contour Airlines said they are happy to officially bring it back.
It's been a couple of months to get it in place. We've been serving this airport since 2022 and have had an ongoing dialogue about getting Chicago services back in partnership with the airport and The Greenbrier.'
President of Contour Airlines Ben Munson
It's a great hub. You can get from Chicago and be any place you need to be. It's a great addition to our airport.'
Airport Director at Greenbrier Valley Airport Martha Livesay
Airport Director Martha Livesay said with summer in full swing, the welcoming of more tourists will be good for business across the Greenbrier Valley.
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