Rogue Valley International – Medford Airport

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Rogue Valley International – Medford Airport
Aerial view of Rogue Valley International – Medford Airport
Characteristics
ICAO code KMFR
IATA code MFR
Coordinates

42 ° 22 '27 "  N , 122 ° 52' 25"  W Coordinates: 42 ° 22 '27 "  N , 122 ° 52' 25"  W
Height above MSL 407 m (1335  ft )
Transport links
Distance from the city center 3 miles north of Medford
Street I-5 / OR 62
Local transport Bus :
RVTD Route 61
Basic data
opening 4th August 1930
operator Jackson County Airport Authority
surface 366 ha
Terminals 1
Passengers 1,087,873 (2019)
Air freight 3,349 t (2019)
Flight
movements 		43,293 (2018)
Start-and runway
14/32 2682 m × 46 m asphalt

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The Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport ( IATA code : MFR , ICAO code : KMFR ) is the commercial airport of the American small town Medford in the US state of Oregon .

Location and transport links

Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport is three miles north of downtown Medford . The Interstate 5 runs west of the airport, while the Oregon Route 62 east runs the airport.

The Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport is integrated into the local public transport by buses . The RVTD Route 61 drives the passenger terminal regularly.

history

In 1922, the City of Medford and Jackson County bought Newell Barber Field, which was renamed Medford Field . This was acquired for use by the Air Patrol of the United States Forest Service . From 1926 Pacific Air Transport became the first airline to fly to Medford. In 1928 the location for a new airport was selected.

In October 1929 a runway was completed at the current location. The airport officially opened on August 4, 1930 as Medford Municipal Airport . In the 1930s, a cross wind runway was built and the existing runway was expanded. The United States Department of War took control of the airport during World War II .

In 1949 the air rescue organization Mercy Flights was founded, which still uses the airport today. In 1958 the United States Forest Service set up a base for fire fighting aircraft . In 1968 funds were made available to set up approach lights and an instrument landing system. In addition, further improvements were made to runway 14/32. In January 1971, a majority of voters voted to move the airport from Medford City to Jackson County . This was done in April 1971.

In October 1994 the United States Customs Service opened an office at the airport. The first international shipment was handled in December 1994, the first international passenger flight, a private jet from Canada , followed in March 1994. In September 1995 a Foreign Trade Zone was set up at the airport, and in the same year the airport in Rogue Valley International – Medford Airport renamed. From 1999 to 2000 the runway was expanded by around 640 meters. In January 2003, the United States Customs Service closed the airport office.

On June 16, 2008, construction of a new control tower began . A new passenger terminal was opened on January 3, 2009. However, the first flight was not dispatched until January 11, 2009. On May 5, 2009, the inauguration of the new control tower followed. In 2010, construction began on two new freight halls, which were completed in autumn of next year. In 2014, a Very Large Air Tanker Base was set up, which enables the airport to be used by McDonnell Douglas DC-10 fire-fighting aircraft .

Airport facilities

Airport diagram

The Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport covers 366 hectares.

Runways

Rogue Valley International – Medford Airport has one runway . Runway 14/32 is 2682 meters long and 46 meters wide, and the surface is made of asphalt.

Closed runway

Until 2010 the airport had a cross wind runway with the identification 09/27. It was 956 meters long, 30 meters wide and also covered with asphalt. The remaining section of the runway 09/27 is now used as a taxiway.

Passenger terminal

Exterior view of the passenger terminal

Rogue Valley International – Medford Airport has a passenger terminal . This was opened on January 3, 2009, but the first flight was not processed until January 11, 2009. The passenger terminal has a floor area of ​​around 7154 square meters, spread over two floors. So far, only one gate has been equipped with a passenger boarding bridge . There are 13 parking positions on the apron of the terminal . Three positions are suitable for aircraft up to the size of a Boeing 737-900 , the remaining parking positions can only be used by regional aircraft.

Freight terminals

The airport has three small cargo halls. One is operated by FedEx .

Airlines and Destinations

The Rogue Valley International – Medford Airport is used by the airlines Allegiant Air , American Eagle , Delta Connection , Horizon Air and United Airlines / United Express . In addition, the airport is used by the cargo airlines Ameriflight and Empire Airlines . Empire Airlines flies to the airport exclusively on behalf of FedEx , while Ameriflight flies to the airport on behalf of United Parcel Service and other customers.

There are nine destinations in the United States , including the hubs of the individual airlines.

Traffic figures

Source: Rogue Valley International – Medford Airport
Source: Rogue Valley International – Medford Airport
Traffic figures for Rogue Valley International – Medford Airport 1978–2019
year Passenger volume Air freight ( tons )
(with airmail)		 Flight movements
2019 1,087,873 3,349
2018 1,010,920 3,142 43,293
2017 901.578 3,140 38,517
2016 822.289 2,968 39,077
2015 757.971 2,654 38,065
2014 664.423 2,607 39.503
2013 631.234 2,360 40,316
2012 642,569 2,193 41.164
2011 618.195 2,335 42,063
2010 639.679 2,467 50,046
2009 594,532 2,322 43,936
2008 604.690 2,828 51,261
2007 647.471 3,218 -
2006 597.965 3,636 -
2005 594,682 3,835 -
2004 532.194 3,556 -
2003 481.990 3,183 -
2002 462.098 3,524 -
2001 464,535 3,341 -
2000 492.065 4,596 -
1999 456.796 719 -
1998 453,806 - -
1997 438,637 - -
1996 377.758 - -
1995 372.246 - -
1994 302.841 - -
1993 307.621 - -
1992 314,312 - -
1991 279,495 - -
1990 283,550 - -
1989 288,665 - -
1988 294,753 - -
1987 354.028 - -
1986 326,946 - -
1985 246.135 - -
1984 262,686 - -
1983 277,362 - -
1982 226.832 - -
1981 167.087 - -
1980 213,595 - -
1979 233,727 - -
1978 260,370 - -

Busiest routes

Busiest national routes from Medford (2019)
rank city Passengers Airlines
01 Seattle / Tacoma , Washington 132,430 Delta Connection , Horizon
02 Portland , Oregon 86,810 Horizon
03 San Francisco , California 80.740 United Express
04th Los Angeles , California 71,850 Allegiant , American Eagle , United Express
05 Denver , Colorado 66,820 United / United Express
06th Salt Lake City , Utah 46,540 Delta Connection
07th Phoenix – Sky Harbor , Arizona 22,480 American Eagle
08th Las Vegas , Nevada 16,430 Allegiant
09 Phoenix-Mesa , Arizona 2,860 Allegiant
10 Detroit , Michigan 370 k. A.

Web links

Commons : Rogue Valley International – Medford Airport  - Collection of images, videos, and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ^ A b c The History of Aviation in Rogue Valley. JacksonCountyOR.org, accessed December 31, 2019 .
  2. ↑ a b c AirportIQ 5010: Rogue Valley International - Medford. GCR1.com, accessed December 31, 2019 .
  3. ↑ a b c Flights - Arrivals and Departures / Monthl Flight Schedule. JacksonCountyOR.org, accessed December 31, 2019 .
  4. ↑ a b c d e f g Airport Reports and Statistical Information. JacksonCountyOR.org, accessed May 9, 2020 .
  5. ^ Ground Transportation. JacksonCountyOR.org, accessed December 31, 2019 .
  6. ↑ a b c d Plan Documents & Resources. MFRMasterPlan.com, accessed December 31, 2019 .
  7. ↑ a b c Airport Master Plan Update. JacksonCountyOR.org, accessed December 31, 2019 .
  8. ↑ Destinations. JacksonCountyOR.org, accessed May 9, 2020 .
  9. ↑ a b General Information. JacksonCountyOR.org, accessed May 9, 2020 .
  10. ^ Medford, OR: Rogue Valley International - Medford (MFR). Transtats.BTS.gov , accessed May 9, 2020 .