DuBois Regional Airport – DUJ Airport
DuBois Regional Airport is a non-primary commercial service airport, with 5,728 passenger boardings as of 2010. It is located in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, just a few miles northwest from DuBois City. Because of its location, the airport was previously named DuBois-Jefferson County Airport.
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Dubois Regional Airport began as early as the 1950s when the city of DuBois planned the expansion of DuBois City Airport. The first flight on the airport was on June 1960 with the Allegheny Airlines. Over the years, the addition of equipment were made to meet the demands of a growing airport including navigational aids to name a few. Today, the airport covers a land area of 399 acres and has one runway with an asphalt surface. As of 2011, the airport had a total of 6,631 operations, averaging 18 operations per day. The airport has only one scheduled service subsidized by the Essential Air Program in partnership with Southern Airways Express. The airline has scheduled services to Baltimore and Pittsburgh. Cities such as Brockport, Clearfield, Falls Creek, and St. Marys located near DuBois use the services of DUJ Airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dubois is the nearest hotel from the airport, only 14 minutes away and offers sleek accommodations for the busy travelers. Homewood Suites by Hilton DuBois, PA is an all-suite hotel that is perfect for travelers looking to stay in an extended-stay facility. And, 20 minutes away from DUJ Airport is the Best Western Inn & Conference Center, which offers contemporary accommodations and amenities to suit any travelers’ needs.
Bradford Regional Airport is an hour and 25 minutes away by car and St. Marys Municipal Airport is 51 minutes away. Both airports offer services that also benefit DuBois and its surrounding cities.