Lansing Capital City Airport (LAN), also known as Capital Region International Airport, is located 5km (3 miles) northwest of Lansing in the DeWitt Township of Michigan. It’s a tiny facility, with only 257,350 passengers catching flights to Lansing Capital City Airport in 2010.
2006 saw the release of renovation plans for the airport, including the building of a new control tower, terminal building, baggage claims area, car rental and parking facilities - however, construction has yet to start.
This is a small airport with limited facilities, so if you're here for a while, you'll probably want to bring something to do. It's also rated by many passengers as one of the most expensive airports to fly out of in the US. However, in Lansing versus Detroit: 6 Things You Should Know, the airport claims that the additional cost of flying from Detroit rather than from Lansing adds about $250 to the cost of a cheap flight from Detroit.
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Both arrivals and departures are located in the main terminal; gates are within walking distance of one another.
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Taxi: Taxi companies include Big Daddy, Capitol Transport, The Cosmos Team and JB Country Club Taxi, all of which depart from the area just outside the terminal building. The fare averages $2 per mile and $3 per person, and the duration of a trip into town is 10-15 minutes.
Bus: Capital Area Transit runs a fixed-route bus service seven days a week from the town of Lansing to the airport. A ticket costs $1.25.
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Short-term parking prices are $2 for the first hour and $3 for every additional hour; maximum cost for 24 hours is $12. Long-term parking costs $2 per hour, with a maximum charge of $8.50 for 24 hours and $42.50 per week.
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Money and communications: A National City Bank ATM is situated at the main entrance on the first floor of the terminal building.
Luggage: Baggage carts are available throughout the first floor of the terminal building, while baggage claim areas are located on the ground floor of the terminal. Enquiries regarding lost luggage can be lodged via the airport’s website.
Conference and business: Perform all of your business tasks and activities in the airport’s conference room, which is adjacent to the baggage claim area on the ground floor of the main terminal. Facilities and amenities include 50 seats, Wi-Fi access, a presentation screen and white boards. Catering is available on request.
Other facilities: The airport is fully equipped to accommodate the disabled. Skycap services can assist you with the transportation of your luggage to airline counters and check-in.
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi access is available throughout Lansing Airport’s terminal.
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