The Trump 2020 Campaign will hold a rally on Monday, October 19 at Prescott Regional Airport. Gates open at 8 a.m., with the event officially beginning at 12 noon. For tickets and information visit the campaign website:  https://www.donaldjtrump.com/events/  Times and details are subject to change without notice.

General Information

Gates open at 8 a.m. Admissions and security will be handled by the Trump Campaign.  For information, go the campaign website. https://www.donaldjtrump.com/events/

The President is expected to speak at 12 Noon, for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

No signs, lawn chairs, umbrellas, coolers, beverages, knives or weapons will be allowed.  Details will be provided via email to registered attendees.  Please be advised that seating is limited.

Water, shade areas and portable restrooms will be provided by the campaign on site.

All attendees will be temperature checked, and provided with a mask and hand sanitizer.

Event Parking, Access and Traffic Disruptions

NO vehicle parking for this event is permitted on airport property. There will be no stopping, standing, parking or camping on or along any road in the event area. Attendees must use remote parking and shuttle services.

NO overnight camping will be allowed in the airport area.

Multiple event parking locations with shuttle service have been announced:

• Potter’s House Church at 5195 N. Hwy 89, Prescott  (Shuttles begin at 7:30am)
• Heights Church, 2121 Larry Caldwell Drive, Prescott (Shuttles begin at 7:30an)
• Findlay Toyota Center, Prescott Valley (Shuttles begin at 7:30am)
• Watson Lake and Pioneer Park will be used if the above lots fill, with shuttles shifting to those locations later in the morning (after 8:30am).

Beginning at 7:30am, ADA accessible buses will shuttle attendees from the parking locations to the event location.  Gates will not open until 9am. Those with accessibility challenges may bring canes, walkers or other mobility devices.

For those with significant mobility issues, or health concerns:  Please be advised this event will take place on unimproved terrain, and there will likely be long lines, long distance walking, and long periods of standing.

Motorists should avoid the airport area including State Route 89, and SR 89A beginning at 7 a.m., through 3 p.m. that day if possible.

Traffic near the airport will be impacted. Road closures for the event include:

• Deep Well Road (from Ruger to the Airport Terminal)
• Janine Lane (from MacCurdy to Ruger Road)
• Ruger Road (from SR 89 to Deep Well Road)
• MacCurdy (from SR 89 to Janine)
• MacCurdy at Bar Heart
• MacCurdy at Clubhouse
• Clubhouse at Wineglass
• Cirrus at Wilkinson Drive

Airline Flight and Airport Terminal Information

United Express flights to Denver, Los Angeles, and beyond are scheduled to operate normally on the event day. Passengers should plan to arrive at the airport 90 minutes prior to departure.  As always, monitor United.com for updates and flight status.

Morning DEN Departure (6am) and Evening LAX Arrival (8pm):  Operations as normal. Passengers may utilize the terminal parking lot.

Afternoon LAX Departures and DEN Arrival: A special airline passenger and meeter/greeter parking area will be available at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (2000 Shepherd’s Lane) for use after 12 noon on October 19.  This lot can be accessed via DeepWell Road.  Let them know you have a flight or are meeting an incoming passenger.  No transit to the Trump event will occur from this lot.  

• Departing Passenger (on outbound LAX flight):  Valid boarding pass and photo ID must be presented by departing passengers to board the terminal-only shuttle at St. Lukes.  

• Arriving passengers can access their vehicles currently parked in the terminal lot, or can use the terminal-only shuttle (to go to St. Luke’s) to meet their transportation. Meeter/greeters for arriving passengers must stay at St. Luke’s to meet the passenger (who will arrive on the terminal-only shuttle).

Other Impacts/Activities

Antelope Hills Golf Course has cancelled all tee times before 3pm on Monday, October 19.   Contact the golf course to reschedule.  928-776-7888.

All US Forest Service Air Tanker operations will continue in support of the Horse Fire. 

The City will also post updates on the website home page, and the City Government of Prescott, Arizona Facebook page.

***ATTENTION MEDIA***

Look for the next update on Sunday afternoon, and Monday morning if needed.

Media must be registered with the campaign.  Go to www.DonaldJTrump.com to register.

Media inquiries regarding attending the event should be directed to the campaign, or to the White House Press office.  202-456-9570.

The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has issued Order 2020-7-2, awarding a new Essential Air Service (EAS) contract to SkyWest Airlines, branded as United Express. The USDOT contract assures continuation of double-hub, non-stop service for Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley and the Verde Valley leisure and business travelers for three years, commencing on September 01, 2020. 

 “After decades of underperforming air service providers at PRC, we are excited the USDOT has seen the value SkyWest has provided to the citizens of Northern Arizona during the current EAS contract,” said City of Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli.

“We are pleased to continue serving the Prescott area and know our passengers can fly with confidence thanks to the additional measures being taken on every flight,” said Greg Atkin, SkyWest managing director of Market Development. “From enhanced cleaning, mandatory face coverings and customer self-assessments with check-in, we remain committed to the health and safety of all onboard our aircraft.”

Passengers flying from Prescott Regional Airport – Ernest A. Love Field (PRC) will continue to enjoy convenient service to Denver International Airport (DEN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) onboard the 50-passenger Bombardier CRJ200.

The EAS program was established to assure that small communities maintain a minimal level of scheduled air service and access to the national air transportation system.  In January 2020, the USDOT requested proposals from air carriers interested in providing Essential Air Service at PRC for a new contract term. SkyWest Airlines, the incumbent carrier, was the only carrier to submit a proposal.

“We appreciate the strong partnership that has been forged between SkyWest Airlines, operating as United Express, and the City of Prescott, “ noted Airport Director, Robin Sobotta. “Since service launched in August 2020, more than 85,000 total passengers have enjoyed the convenience associated with flying out of Prescott to hundreds of United destinations. In early 2021, their travel experience will be further enhanced with the completion of the new Prescott Regional Airport Passenger Terminal.” 

For more information on flight availability, please visit United.com.

In these uncertain times, we want to make sure everyone gets the assistance they need. The quickest way to cancel or change an upcoming trip is to use united.com or our United app — here are step-by-step instructions. If you have a situation that needs to be resolved by phone, know that our contact center agents are working around the clock to help you. We want to prioritize those with the most time-sensitive plans, so if you’re not traveling in the next 72 hours, we kindly ask that you wait to reach out to us until you’re closer to your trip. If you booked your flight through a travel agency or a travel website and would like to change your reservation, please reach out to them for assistance. Things are changing rapidly, and you can find the latest information on travel flexibility, health and safety efforts, and travel restrictions on united.com. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time, and for choosing United.

Prescott Regional Airport has had several inquiries about our actions related to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus).   The airport has added additional hand sanitizers throughout the terminal to make it readily available.  We have also installed signs around the airport with reminders and tips on washing hands.   The terminal will be wiped down more frequently for sanitizing seat and surfaces.

United Express, operated by SkyWest Airlines, is communicating with their employees to make sure they are taking appropriate precautions to avoid contracting or spreading illness.

Also, passengers who want to change their travel plans can do so without a change fee, for travelers who book now through March 31.  Go to United.com for details.

City of Prescott and Prescott Regional Airport – Ernest A. Love Field hereby announces its proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 5.5% for FAA-funded contracts/agreements. The proposed goal pertains to Federal fiscal years 2020 through 2021 (10/1/2019-9/30/2021). An in-person meeting will be held on March 11th, 2020 from 4pm to 5pm at Prescott Regional Airport Administration Building located at 6546 Crystal Lane, Prescott, AZ 86301 for the purpose of consulting with stakeholders to obtain information relevant to the goal-setting process.

The 2019 Wings Out West Airshow, a partnership between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the City of Prescott, has won the gold award for “best small civilian airshow in the country” from the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS). More than 60 other airshows were in competition for the award, which was presented at the annual ICAS Convention on Dec. 11 in Las Vegas, Nev.

As the climax to Embry-Riddle’s annual homecoming celebration, Wings Out West 2019 attracted more than 10,000 spectators to the Prescott Regional Airport on Oct. 5 and included a variety of aerial demonstrations and historic reenactments. Headlined by Embry-Riddle’s own Matt Chapman flying his last career airshow, the day also honored the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. Lt Col Dave Hamilton (USAF Ret), the last living Pathfinder who flew on D-Day was the guest of honor, with other World War II veterans present.

“This award acknowledges the hard work by our joint University and Community team, to highlight not only our region’s significant and continuing contribution to aviation, but the heroic accomplishments of our ‘Greatest Generation’ on behalf of a grateful nation and world,” said Embry-Riddle Professor and Airshow Director Jerry Kidrick. “The people attending were truly entertained by world class aviators and showed their patriotism on numerous occasions during the day as we highlighted living and past heroes.”

The Wings Out West Airshow has developed into an annual community event. Its positive impact to the region reflects a growing, vibrant community as well as the increasing emphasis aviation is having worldwide, reflecting the growing need for a next generation of aviators, engineers, and experts in global security and intelligence, safety science, and cyber technology. The Airshow is proving a tool for the Prescott region to highlight its contributions to our nation and the world.

“The Airshow is a great example of the appreciation the university has for the community and the community has for the university,” Kidrick added. “Our Chancellor and Mayor are to be commended for their clear leadership to accomplish so much together– now and into the future, for this and other joint initiatives.”

The 2020 Wings Out West Airshow is currently scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3.

To view a brief recap video of the 2019 Wings Out West Airshow, go to: https://youtu.be/QDvTUIHpqBc

To learn more about ICAS, go to: https://www.airshows.aero/

On Tuesday, December 10^th Airport staff along with their consultant, Delta Airport Consultants, will present to Prescott City Council at 1pm a Study Session on the results of the Airport Master Plan. At the 3 pm Voting Meeting, Prescott City Council will be voting to approve the Master Plan.