Air

Convenient access to local, regional and international airports

 

Whiteside County (SQI) www.mmaviation.net

  • Four miles from Sterling
  • Convenient access for private jets
  • Charter flights—cargo and passenger
  • Aircraft rental, maintenance and management
  • Runways: 6,000 ft. and 3,899 ft.

 

Quad City International Airport (MLI)  www.qcairport.com

  • 50 miles from Sterling
  • Runway: 8,500 ft. with full instrumentation
  • Served by
    • AirTran Airways
    • American Eagle
    • Delta Connection
    • Northwest Airlink
    • United Express


Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) www.flyrfd.com

  • Convenient alternative to Chicago-area airports
  • Just 66 miles from Sterling
  • 1/3 cost of doing business at Chicago O’Hare
  • 24/7 air traffic control tower
  • Port of entry/US Customs on field—same-day clearance of imports
  • Grantee of Foreign-Trade Zone #176
  • Strategic location in Milwaukee/Chicago corridor
  • Immediate, uncongested access to major highways
  • Main hub for UPS
  • Cargo center under construction—500,000 sq. ft. of industrial space and runway access
  • Runway: 10,004 ft.


O’Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • 111 miles from Sterling
  • One of the world’s busiest airports
  • Domestic and international flights
  • Service for freight, express and mail cargo

 

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