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Encyclopedia > Big Sky Airlines
Big Sky Airlines
IATA
GQ
ICAO
BSY
Callsign
Big Sky
Founded 1978
Hubs Billings Logan International Airport (Big Sky Airlines)
Secondary hubs Boston Logan International Airport (Delta Connection)
Focus cities Boise Airport (Big Sky Airlines)
Frequent flyer program MVP Club (Big Sky Airlines)
SkyMiles (Delta Connection)
Alliance SkyTeam (Delta Connection)
Fleet size 10
Destinations 26 (6 are as Delta Connection)
Parent company Big Sky Transportation-MAIR Holdings
Headquarters Billings, Montana
Key people
Website: http://www.bigskyair.com

Big Sky Airlines (IATA: GQ, ICAO: BSY, and Callsign: Big Sky) [1] is a commercial airline headquartered in Billings, Montana, USA. Big Sky Airlines is wholly owned by Big Sky Transportation Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MAIR Holdings. Image File history File links Big_Sky_Airlines_logo. ... IATA airline designators, sometimes called IATA reservation codes, are two-character codes assigned by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to the worlds airlines in accordance with the provisions of Resolution 762. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with ICAO airline code. ... Most airlines employ a distinctive and internationally recognised call sign that is normally spoken during airband radio transmissions as a prefix to the flight number. ... An airline hub is an airport that an airline uses as a transfer point to get passengers to their intended destination. ... Billings Logan International Airport (IATA: BIL, ICAO: KBIL) is a commercial airport in the city of Billings, Montana USA. The airport serves residents of the greater Billings Metro area as well as residents throughout South Central Montana, eastern Montana and northern Wyoming. ... An airline hub is an airport that an airline uses as a transfer point to get passengers to their intended destination. ... Logan International Airport with aircraft taking off over harbor Bostons Logan International Airport from the airside lounge of Terminal E, illustrating how the airport is largely surrounded by water. ... In the airline industry, a focus city is a location that is not a hub, but from which the airline has flights to at least several destinations other than its hubs. ... Boise Airport (IATA: BOI, ICAO: KBOI), also known as Boise Air Terminal[1] or Gowen Field[1], is a commercial[2] and general aviation[3] airport located three miles (five km) south of downtown Boise in Ada County, Idaho, USA. The airport is operated by the city of Boise Department... Membership cards of FFP This article is about airline frequent flyer programs. ... SkyMiles is a second generation Frequent Flyer program of Delta Air Lines. ... An airline alliance is an agreement between two or more airlines to cooperate for the foreseeable future on a substantial level. ... SkyTeam is the second largest airline alliance in the world — behind Star Alliance — partnering ten carriers from three continents. ... Nickname: The Magic City, Star of the Big Sky Country, City Beneath the Rims, The Paradigm City The Yellowstone City Motto: Billings Pride: City~Wide Location in Montana Coordinates: County Yellowstone County Founded 1877 Incorporated 1882 Mayor Ronald Tussing Area    - City 106 km²  (41 sq mi)  - Water 0. ... Official language(s) English Capital Helena Largest city Billings Area  Ranked 4th  - Total 147,165 sq mi (381,156 km²)  - Width 255 miles (410 km)  - Length 630 miles (1,015 km)  - % water 1  - Latitude 44°26N to 49°N  - Longitude 104°2W to 116°2W Population  Ranked... IATA airline designators, sometimes called IATA reservation codes, are two-character codes assigned by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to the worlds airlines in accordance with the provisions of Resolution 762. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with ICAO airline code. ... Most airlines employ a distinctive and internationally recognised call sign that is normally spoken during airband radio transmissions as a prefix to the flight number. ... A Boeing 747-400 of Virgin Atlantic Airways An airline provides air transport services for passengers or freight. ... Nickname: The Magic City, Star of the Big Sky Country, City Beneath the Rims, The Paradigm City The Yellowstone City Motto: Billings Pride: City~Wide Location in Montana Coordinates: County Yellowstone County Founded 1877 Incorporated 1882 Mayor Ronald Tussing Area    - City 106 km²  (41 sq mi)  - Water 0. ... Official language(s) English Capital Helena Largest city Billings Area  Ranked 4th  - Total 147,165 sq mi (381,156 km²)  - Width 255 miles (410 km)  - Length 630 miles (1,015 km)  - % water 1  - Latitude 44°26N to 49°N  - Longitude 104°2W to 116°2W Population  Ranked... MAIR Holdings NASDAQ: MAIR is an airline holding company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. ...


Big Sky operates scheduled commuter passenger services to 21 cities (an additional 6 are served from service as Delta Connection) and maintains a hub at Billings Logan International Airport in Billings, Montana, from which the airline flies more of its non-stop routes than it does from any other airport. The airline is a crucial air link within the state of Montana, serving as the primary (and in some cases, only) commercial air carrier to several small airports in the state. Delta Connection is the name under which seven regional airlines operate short and medium haul routes for mainline carrier, Delta Air Lines. ... Billings Logan International Airport (IATA: BIL, ICAO: KBIL) is a commercial airport in the city of Billings, Montana USA. The airport serves residents of the greater Billings Metro area as well as residents throughout South Central Montana, eastern Montana and northern Wyoming. ... Nickname: The Magic City, Star of the Big Sky Country, City Beneath the Rims, The Paradigm City The Yellowstone City Motto: Billings Pride: City~Wide Location in Montana Coordinates: County Yellowstone County Founded 1877 Incorporated 1882 Mayor Ronald Tussing Area    - City 106 km²  (41 sq mi)  - Water 0. ...


On December 21, 2006, a press release announced that Big Sky would become a Delta Connection carrier, using eight Beechcraft 1900D turboprops out of Boston's Logan International Airport. [2] Delta Connection is the name under which seven regional airlines operate short and medium haul routes for mainline carrier, Delta Air Lines. ... A Sunwest Airlines Beech 1900D at Vancouver International Airport. ... Logan International Airport with aircraft taking off over harbor Bostons Logan International Airport from the airside lounge of Terminal E, illustrating how the airport is largely surrounded by water. ...

Contents

History

The airline was established in 1978 and started operations on September 15, 1978. It started to take over Aspen Mountain Air's Essential Air Service routes in October 1998, following Aspen's bankruptcy. Transfer of services was completed in December 1998. September 15 is the 258th day of the year (259th in leap years). ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... The Airline Deregulation Act, passed in 1978, gave US airlines almost total freedom to determine which markets to serve domestically and what fares to charge for that service. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ...


In late 2002 Big Sky Airlines offered service between Idaho Falls, Idaho and Denver, Colorado but canceled it three months afterward, declaring it unprofitable.[1] For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...


In early 2005, Big Sky announced a few changes to its service, planning the termination of service to North Dakota, and replacing its Metro fleet with Beechcraft 1900Ds which will be leased from Mesa Air Group subsidiary Air Midwest. 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Official language(s) English Capital Bismarck Largest city Fargo Area  Ranked 19th  - Total 70,762 sq mi (183,272 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 340 miles (545 km)  - % water 2. ... A Sunwest Airlines Beech 1900D at Vancouver International Airport. ... Mesa Air Group (NASDAQ: MESA) is a Phoenix, Arizona-based holding company founded in 1982 whose principle subsidiaries operate as regional air carriers. ... This article is about the regional airline based in Wichita, KS. For the article regarding the renamed Midwest Express, see Midwest Airlines. ...

Previous Big Sky logo
Previous Big Sky logo

In July 2006, Big Sky announced that the airline would discontinue service to Great Falls, Montana; Kalispell, Montana; and Spokane, Washington. The airline also announced that one of their Beech 1900D's would be leased to an airline in Florida. Image File history File links Big_Sky_Airlines_logo. ... Image File history File links Big_Sky_Airlines_logo. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...


As of September 1, 2006 Big Sky discontinued service to Moses Lake, WA. September 1 is the 244th day of the year (245th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...


On December 21, 2006, Delta Air Lines announced new services from Boston Logan International Airport to be served by Big Sky. Likely destinations include Portland, Rockland, ME, Burlington, VT and Albany, NY. Big Sky will provide the service using Beechcraft 1900, specifically 1900D aircraft. December 21 is the 355th day of the year (356th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Delta Boeing 757-232 at Los Angeles International Airport in August 2003, showing the livery the airline instituted in 2000. ... Nickname: City on the Hill, Beantown, The Hub (of the Universe)1, Athens of America, The Cradle of Revolution, Puritan City, Americas Walking City Location in Massachusetts, USA Counties Suffolk County Mayor Thomas M. Menino(D) Area    - City 232. ... Logan International Airport with aircraft taking off over harbor Bostons Logan International Airport from the airside lounge of Terminal E, illustrating how the airport is largely surrounded by water. ... A Sunwest Airlines Beech 1900D at Vancouver International Airport. ...


Destinations

Big Sky Airlines currently flies to 21 destinations throughout the United States (operated as Big Sky Airlines), and 6 destinations throught the Northeastern United States (operated as Delta Connection). The states in dark red are usually included, while all or portions of the striped states may or may not be considered part of the Northeastern United States. ... Delta Connection is the name under which seven regional airlines operate short and medium haul routes for mainline carrier, Delta Air Lines. ...


Big Sky Airlines

United States

Colorado

Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... Nickname: The Mile-High City Location of Denver in Colorado Coordinates: Country United States State Colorado City-County Denver (coextensive) Founded November 22, 1858 Incorporated November 7, 1861  - Mayor John Hickenlooper (D) Area    - City  154. ... Denver International Airport (IATA: DEN, ICAO: KDEN), often called DIA, is the second largest (land size) international airport in the world (after King Fahd International Airport), and is located in far northeastern Denver, Colorado. ...

Idaho

This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Nickname: City of Trees Motto: Energy Peril Success Location of Boise in the State of Idaho Coordinates: Country United States State Idaho County Ada Founded 1863 Incorporated 1864 Mayor David H. Bieter (NP) Area    - City {{{area_total}}} km²  (64 sq mi) Elevation {{{elevation}}} m  (2700 ft) Population  - City 211,830  - Metro... Boise Airport (IATA: BOI, ICAO: KBOI), also known as Boise Air Terminal[1] or Gowen Field[1], is a commercial[2] and general aviation[3] airport located three miles (five km) south of downtown Boise in Ada County, Idaho, USA. The airport is operated by the city of Boise Department... Historic downtown Pocatello Pocatello is a city located in Bannock County, with a small portion in neighboring Power County, in southeastern Idaho. ... Pocatello Regional Airport (IATA: PIH, ICAO: KPIH) is a public airport located in the northwestern part of Pocatello, Idaho. ...

Illinois

Official language(s) English Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location Location in Chicagoland and northern Illinois Coordinates , Government Country State Counties United States Illinois Cook, DuPage Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 606. ... The Greater-Chicago Area featuring Chicago-Midway Airport and Chicago-OHare International Airport Chicago Midway International Airport (IATA: MDW, ICAO: KMDW, FAA LID: MDW), also known simply as Midway Airport, is an airport in Chicago, Illinois, located on the citys southwest side, eight miles from Chicagos Loop. ... Nickname: i did your mom a fovor tomake you a sandwich Motto: poo poo smells Location of Springfield within Illinois Coordinates: Country United States State Illinois County Sangamon Founded 1819  - Mayor Timothy Davlin Area    - City 156. ... Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (IATA: SPI, ICAO: KSPI) also known simply as Capital Airport, is a public airport located 3 miles (5 km) northwest of the city of Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois, USA. American Airlines AmericanConnection operated by RegionsAir (St. ...

Montana

Official language(s) English Capital Helena Largest city Billings Area  Ranked 4th  - Total 147,165 sq mi (381,156 km²)  - Width 255 miles (410 km)  - Length 630 miles (1,015 km)  - % water 1  - Latitude 44°26N to 49°N  - Longitude 104°2W to 116°2W Population  Ranked... Nickname: The Magic City, Star of the Big Sky Country, City Beneath the Rims, The Paradigm City The Yellowstone City Motto: Billings Pride: City~Wide Location in Montana Coordinates: County Yellowstone County Founded 1877 Incorporated 1882 Mayor Ronald Tussing Area    - City 106 km²  (41 sq mi)  - Water 0. ... Billings Logan International Airport (IATA: BIL, ICAO: KBIL) is a commercial airport in the city of Billings, Montana USA. The airport serves residents of the greater Billings Metro area as well as residents throughout South Central Montana, eastern Montana and northern Wyoming. ... Bozeman is a city in southwestern Montana, USA. It is the county seat of Gallatin County. ... Gallatin Field Airport (IATA: BZN, ICAO: KBZN), also known simply as Gallatin Field, is a regional airport located in Belgrade, Montana, about 8 miles (12. ... Glasgow is a city in Valley County, Montana, United States. ... Glasgow Airport (IATA: GGW, ICAO: KGGW), also known as Wokal Field/Glasgow International Airport, is a public airport located just northeast of Glasgow, in Valley County, Montana, USA. The airport has two runways. ... Glendive is a city located in Dawson County, Montana. ... Dawson Community Airport (IATA: GDV, ICAO: KGDV) is a public airport located a few miles northwest of Glendive, Montana. ... Havre (IPA ) is a city in Hill County, Montana, is said to be named after the city of Le Havre in France[1][2], although this is disputed by some inhabitants [citation needed]. The area was originally known as Bullhook Bottoms. ... Havre City-County Airport (IATA: HVR, ICAO: KHVR) is a public airport located a few miles west of Havre, Montana. ... Nickname: Queen City Location in Montana Coordinates: County Lewis and Clark County Founded October 30, 1864 Mayor James E. Smith Area    - City 36. ... Helena Regional Airport (IATA: HLN, ICAO: KHLN) is a public airport located just east of Helena, Montana. ... Lewistown is a city in Fergus County, Montana, United States. ... Lewistown Municipal Airport (IATA: LWT, ICAO: KLWT) is a public airport located a few miles southwest of Lewistown, Montana. ... Miles City is a city in Custer County, Montana, United States. ... Miles City Municipal Airport (IATA: MLS, ICAO: KMLS), also known as Frank Wiley Field, is a public airport located a few miles northwest of Miles City, Montana. ... Missoula, Montana viewed from the top of Mount Sentinel in 1999. ... Missoula International Airport (IATA: MSO, ICAO: KMSO) is a public airport located four miles (6 km) northwest of the city of Missoula in Missoula County, Montana, USA. The airport has two runways. ... Sidney is a city in Richland County of the U.S. state of Montana, less than 15. ... Sidney-Richland Municipal Airport (IATA: SDY, ICAO: KSDY) is a public airport located just west of Sidney, Montana. ... Wolf Point is a city located in Roosevelt County, Montana. ... L. M. Clayton Airport (IATA: OLF, ICAO: KOLF) is a public airport located a few miles east of Wolf Point, Montana. ...

Oregon

Official language(s) None Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 2. ... Nickname: City of Roses, Stumptown, Bridgetown, PDX Location in Multnomah County and the state of Oregon Coordinates: Country United States State Oregon County Multnomah County Incorporated February 8, 1851  - Mayor Tom Potter Area    - City  145. ... KPDX Airport Diagram Aerial view of KPDX from the southwest For the airport of Portland, Maine, see Portland International Jetport For the drug PDX, see 10-propargyl-10-deazaaminopterin Portland International Airport (IATA: PDX, ICAO: KPDX) is the largest airport in the U.S. state of Oregon, accounting for 90...

Washington

Official language(s) None Capital Olympia Largest city Seattle Area  Ranked 18th  - Total 71,342 sq mi (184,827 km²)  - Width 240 miles (385 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 6. ... Walla Walla is both the county seat of Walla Walla County, Washington, USA, and the countys largest city. ... Walla Walla Regional Airport (IATA: ALW, ICAO: KALW) is a public airport located a few miles northeast of Walla Walla, Washington. ...

Wisconsin

Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Area  Ranked 23rd  - Total 65,498 sq mi (169,790 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 310 miles (500 km)  - % water 17  - Latitude 42°30N to 47°3N  - Longitude 86°49W to 92°54W Population  Ranked... Eau Claire is a city located in west-central Wisconsin. ... The Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (IATA: EAU, ICAO: KEAU) is a public airport located in the northern part of Eau Claire, Wisconsin in Chippewa County. ...

Wyoming

Official language(s) English Capital Cheyenne Largest city Cheyenne Area  Ranked 10th  - Total 97,818 sq mi (253,348 km²)  - Width 280 miles (450 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 0. ... Jackson is a town located in the Jackson Hole valley of Teton County, Wyoming. ... Jackson Hole Airport (IATA: JAC, ICAO: KJAC) is a single runway public airport located in Jackson, Wyoming. ... Sheridan is a city in Sheridan County, Wyoming, United States. ... Sheridan County Airport (IATA: SHR, ICAO: KSHR) is a public airport located southwest of Sheridan, Wyoming. ...

Delta Connection

United States

Maine

Official language(s) None (English de facto; French is also an administrative language) Capital Augusta Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 39th  - Total 33,414 sq mi (86,542 km²)  - Width 210 miles (338 km)  - Length 320 miles (515 km)  - % water 13. ... This article is about the Maine, USA city of Bangor. ... Bangor International Airport (IATA: BGR, ICAO: KBGR) is a public airport located 3 miles (5 km) west in the city of Bangor, in Penobscot County, Maine, USA. It is owned and operated by the City of Bangor and was formerly Dow Air Force Base. ...

Massachusetts

This article is about the U.S. State. ... Nickname: City on the Hill, Beantown, Athens of America, The Hub (of the Universe)1 Location in Massachusetts, USA Counties Suffolk County  - Mayor Thomas M. Menino (D) Area    - City  89. ... KBOS is the airport identification code. ...

New York

NY redirects here. ... Location in Albany County and the State of New York Coordinates: Country United States State New York County Albany Founded 1614 Incorporated 1686  - Mayor Gerald D. Jennings Area    - City 56. ... FAA diagram of Albany International Airport (ALB) Albany International Airport (IATA: ALB, ICAO: KALB) is an airport of entry [1] serving Albany, New York. ... There are two places named Massena in St. ... Massena International Airport (IATA: MSS, ICAO: KMSS), also known as Richards Field, is a public airport located a few miles east of Massena, New York. ... Ogdensburg is a city located in St. ... Ogdensburg International Airport (IATA: OGS, ICAO: KOGS) is a public airport located just south of Ogdensburg, New York. ... Watertown is a town in Jefferson County, New York. ... FAA diagram of Watertown International Airport (ART) Watertown International Airport (IATA: ART, ICAO: KART) is a commercial airport located in Dexter, New York, serving the city of Watertown, in Jefferson County, New York. ...

Fleet

Image:Big Sky Airlines Beech 1900D.jpg
A Big Sky Airlines Beech 1900D Aircraft

As of February 2007, Big Sky Airlines has 10 aircraft in its fleet consisting of: [3]

Big Sky Airlines Fleet
Aircraft Total Passengers
(Economy)
Routes Notes
Beechcraft 1900D 10 19 All Eight aircraft are set aside for use as Delta Connection

A Sunwest Airlines Beech 1900D at Vancouver International Airport. ... Delta Connection is the name under which seven regional airlines operate short and medium haul routes for mainline carrier, Delta Air Lines. ...

References

  1. ^ Airline Codes
  2. ^ Delta to Connect Northeast Business Centers with Significant Boston Expansion. Retrieved on 2006-12-21.
  3. ^ Big Sky Airlines Fleet

For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... December 21 is the 355th day of the year (356th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

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Big Sky Airlines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (240 words)
Big Sky Airlines (IATA: GQ, ICAO: BSY, and Callsign: Big Sky) is a commercial airline headquartered in Billings, Montana, USA.
The airline is a crucial air link within the state of Montana, serving as the primary (and in some cases, only) commercial air carrier to several small airports in the state.
The airline was established in 1978 and started operations on 15 September 1978.
Airline call sign - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (367 words)
Most airlines employ a distinctive and internationally recognised call sign that is normally spoken during airband radio transmissions as a prefix to the flight number.
Some cargo airlines specialise in freight transport, an emphasis that may be reflected in the company's name.
The country shown alongside an airline's call sign is that wherein most of its aircraft are believed to be registered, which may not always be the same as the country in which the firm is officially incorporated or registered.
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