Eugene Airport facts for kids

The Eugene Airport is a busy place in Eugene, Oregon, USA. It's a medium-sized airport that connects people to many larger cities across the country. Think of it as a gateway to adventures!

Right now, four different airlines fly from Eugene Airport. They offer flights to ten major airports in the United States. This means you can fly to places like Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Portland, Seattle, Denver, and San Francisco directly from Eugene.

What is Eugene Airport?

Eugene Airport is also known by its airport code, EUG. It's the second-busiest airport in Oregon. Many people use it for travel, whether for vacations or visiting family. It helps connect the Willamette Valley region to the rest of the country.

Airlines and Destinations

Several airlines operate flights from Eugene Airport. They help travelers reach popular cities.

• Allegiant Air flies to fun places like Las Vegas, Nevada; Oakland, California; Phoenix, Arizona; and Los Angeles, California.
• Delta Connection takes passengers to Salt Lake City, Utah. From there, you can connect to many other cities around the world.
• Horizon Air connects Eugene to Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington. These are important hubs for more flights.
• United Express offers flights to Portland, Oregon; Denver, Colorado; and San Francisco, California. These are also big airports where you can catch connecting flights.

How the Airport Works

Airports like Eugene have different parts that help planes and passengers. There are runways for planes to take off and land. There are also terminals where people check in, go through security, and wait for their flights.

Inside the Terminal

The terminal building at Eugene Airport has different areas for passengers. There are gates where you board the plane. Some gates have jet bridges, which are like covered walkways that connect the terminal directly to the airplane. This makes boarding much easier, especially when it's raining!

The airport also has areas for checking bags, security checkpoints, and places to grab a snack or drink before your flight. It's designed to make your travel experience smooth and easy.

Images for kids

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  The A-gates, with jet bridges

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  FAA airport diagram for EUG

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  Terminal at Eugene Airport, March 2015

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  Terminal expansion at EUG

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  View from the "B" gate concourse

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  View from the "A" gate concourse

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  Aircraft viewed from the "A" gate concourse

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  Expanded terminal and "B" gate concourse viewed from upper level