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Devils Lake airport introduces new manager and direct flights to Denver
Summary
The commission heard an introduction from Dominic Eratano, the new Devils Lake Regional Airport manager, who said direct flights to Denver will begin in mid-June and should reduce travel time for area passengers.
Dominic Eratano, who identified himself as the new Devils Lake Regional Airport manager, introduced himself to the Ramsey County Commission and described upcoming service changes at the regional airport.
Eratano said he has been on the job about four months and is still “learning everything” required for the position. He told commissioners the airport will start direct flights to Denver in mid-June; the new schedule will shorten travel time and improve connections to the East Coast, he said. He added the routing will not require passengers to transfer through Jamestown as previously scheduled and that the change reduces some layover time previously anticipated.
County officials noted the new terminal and recent facility improvements and encouraged commissioners to tour the airport ahead of budget hearings. Eratano said contracted carrier SkyWest has adjusted its schedule and the service level will go from 13 to 12 contracted flights (a reduction of one contracted flight), though the county discussed no change in overall access for travelers.
Why it matters: Direct flights to Denver from Devils Lake will shorten travel time for local passengers and improve regional air access ahead of the summer travel season. The airport’s operations tie to county budget decisions and upcoming budget hearings.
What’s next: Eratano and county officials will continue coordination ahead of the service start, and commissioners were invited to tour the new terminal.
Provenance: Dominic Eratano’s remarks introducing himself and describing the Denver service appear in the public meeting transcript (remarks beginning at timestamp 00:13:31).
