Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport: Difference between revisions

 
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Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport is the third largest commercial airport in Oregon, serving seven counties in southern Oregon and northern California.  Scheduled passenger service is currently limited to regional jet and turboprop flights to larger hub cities.  Airline flights operate on the longer runway, 14/32, with varying directions.
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport is the third largest commercial airport in Oregon, serving seven counties in southern Oregon and northern California.  Scheduled passenger service is primarily regional jet and turboprop flights to larger hub cities.  Airline flights operate on the longer runway, 14/32, with varying directions.


A historic US Air Force KC-97 is located at the airport, and is open for viewing on Saturdays from 0900-1000 and is also available for rental.
A historic US Air Force KC-97 is located at the airport, and is open for viewing on Saturdays from 0900-1000 and is also available for rental.
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===Observation Deck===
===Observation Deck===


An observation deck is located on the upper level of the terminal building.  Access is from the unsecure side of the airport, so a ticket is not required to access it. Stairs and elevator to access it are located inside the terminal between the airline check in counters and the security checkpoint.
An enclosed observation deck is located on the upper level of the terminal building.  Access is from the unsecure side of the airport, so a ticket is not required to access it. Stairs and elevator to access it are located inside the terminal between the airline check in counters and the security checkpoint.


==Other Spotting Locations==
==Other Spotting Locations==