Coles County Airport


History

The airport was established in the late 1940's. They have had commercial service since 1955 as well as accommodations and services for corporate and general aviation aircraft.

 

Qualities & Skills Needed for Employment

The airport requires the employees to have either a technical background including aviation experience or a management/business background with knowledge of aviation/airport issues.

 

Nature of Business

Air Transportation: Commercial Service

Corporate Flights

 

Impact of Changing Technology

Several areas of technology affect airports, specifically changes in security, safety,communications and aircraft technology. The airport must make appropriate changes to keep up with increasing technology.


 

Coles County Airport Authority

432 Airport Road

Mattoon,IL

234-7120

yukon@mail.postnet.com

 


Special thanks to Shannon Youakim Airport Manager for supplying information to assist us with this project.

Team members: Ryan Buckler Kellen Fasnacht

Return to Charleston, IL: A 2020 Vision