Capital Region International Airport

What Capital Region International Airport does

Capital Region Airport Authority (CRAA) operates Capital Region International Airport (LAN) in Lansing, Michigan, alongside Mason Jewett Field (TEW) and Port Lansing on a 2,160-acre integrated campus. The authority directly employs approximately 700 people and reports a $1 billion annual economic impact on mid-Michigan, with the airport handling 352,000+ visitors and 63.5 million pounds of cargo each year. Customers include business and leisure travelers, cargo and logistics operators, general aviation users, and the broader mid-Michigan community.

CRAA's asset base combines a passenger terminal with jet bridges, a dedicated cargo ramp, general aviation facilities, an industrial park, and Port Lansing — the only U.S. Port of Entry in mid-Michigan and home to Foreign Trade Zone #275. The airport is also one of only two in Michigan with a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Federal Inspection Station, enabling scheduled international service. Recent capital projects include a $7.823M federally funded boarding bridge replacement (2024) and an $8.183M federally funded cargo ramp expansion (2022). In July 2025, CRAA installed Michigan's first electric aircraft charger in partnership with BETA Technologies, signaling positioning for electric aviation. Airline partners include Delta, United, Avelo, Breeze, and Apple Vacations/ALG Vacations.

Revenue is generated through landing and facility fees from airline partners, parking operations, cargo operations, concession and rental income, and property and hangar rentals. Forward service additions include new United nonstop service to Chicago O'Hare (January 2026), a Breeze route to Tampa (May 2025), and Apple Vacations/ALG seasonal international flights for 2026/2027, alongside Avelo's Florida service. The operating model is that of a public regional airport authority: not-for-profit by structure, with capital projects funded through a mix of airline fees, federal and state grants, and retained operating income rather than equity issuance.

Name

Capital Region International Airport

Legal name

Capital Region Airport Authority

Website

https://flylansing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Capital Region Airport Authority operates Capital Region International Airport (LAN) in Lansing, Michigan, along with Mason Jewett Field and Port Lansing on a 2,160-acre campus. It serves 352,000+ annual passengers, 63.5 million pounds of cargo, and the mid-Michigan region through passenger, cargo, and general aviation operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Operations

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

Keywords

• Commercial airport services
• Air cargo logistics
• Passenger aviation services
• General aviation facilities
• Customs inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lansing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Landing and Facility Fees: Fees charged to airline partners for landing at the airport and using airport facilities
2. Parking Operations: Short-term and long-term parking services located directly outside the terminal
3. Cargo Operations: Moving 63.5 million pounds of cargo annually through Port Lansing logistics center
4. Concession and Rental Income: Revenue from terminal concessions, retail, food and beverage, and ground transportation rentals
5. Property and Hangar Rentals: Rental income from hangars and property at the 2,160-acre campus including Mason Jewett Field Airport

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Capital Region International Airport operates as a regional commercial service airport providing passenger air travel to major U.S. hub airports and seasonal international vacation destinations, along with air cargo handling services through Port Lansing (mid-Michigan's only U.S. Port of Entry with Foreign Trade Zone #275), general aviation facilities at Mason Jewett Field Airport, and a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Federal Inspection Station for international arrivals.

Product overview

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) operates as a regional airport providing commercial passenger air travel and cargo services. The Capital Region Airport Authority (CRAA) operates three facilities: Capital Region International Airport (LAN) as the primary commercial hub, Mason Jewett Field Airport (TEW) for general/corporate aviation, and Port Lansing as a global logistics center with U.S. Customs capabilities. The airport offers domestic flights to major hubs (Detroit, Chicago, Washington D.C., Orlando, Fort Myers) and seasonal international service to vacation destinations (Cancun, Punta Cana, Los Cabos, Montego Bay). Port Lansing serves as mid-Michigan's only U.S. Port of Entry with Foreign Trade Zone #275.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Capital Region International Airport (LAN) Passenger Services Commercial passenger terminal serving 352,000+ annual visitors with direct flights to major U.S. hub airports and seasonal international vacation destinations, providing access to 500+ worldwide destinations through hub connections.
• Mason Jewett Field Airport (TEW) General aviation airport providing corporate and private aircraft services, hangar rentals, and tie-down facilities as part of the 2,160-acre CRAA campus.
• Port Lansing Global Logistics Center Global logistics center serving as mid-Michigan's only U.S. Port of Entry, providing air cargo handling, Foreign Trade Zone #275 benefits covering eight counties, and infrastructure for import/export operations including the UPS Michigan Gateway operation.
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection Federal Inspection Station Federal inspection station for international arrivals processing, one of only two in Michigan, providing customs and border protection services for international passengers and cargo.
• Public Safety Department Airport public safety services including aircraft rescue and firefighting, emergency medical first response, and law enforcement operations staffed by full-time professional Public Safety Officers.
• Airport Parking Operations Short-term and long-term parking facilities located directly outside the terminal building, providing convenient walk-to-gate access for travelers with daily and hourly pay-as-you-go pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 352,000+ visitors served annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and emerging.

• United AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 January 2026United Airlines launching nonstop service from Lansing to Chicago O'Hare with 4 daily flights beginning January 27, 2026, providing connections to the airline's hub network.
• Apple Vacations / ALG VacationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 May 2025Apple Vacations and ALG Vacations brands offering international Exclusive Nonstop Vacations Flights (ENVFs) to Cancun, Punta Cana, and Los Cabos operated by GlobalX with Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft for 2026 and 2027 seasons.
• Breeze AirwayscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 May 2025Breeze Airways announcing new route from Lansing to Tampa, Florida and seasonal service to Fort Myers (RSW), providing affordable leisure travel options.
• Avelo AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 July 2022Avelo Airlines operating Boeing 737 mainline aircraft from Lansing to Orlando (MCO) and Fort Myers (RSW), providing the only nonstop Florida service from mid-Michigan with low introductory fares.
• BETA TechnologiesemergingTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with BETA Technologies to install Michigan's first electric aircraft charger at Capital Region International Airport, supporting future electric aviation.
• Sen. Gary PeterscoreOthersFederal legislative partner advocating for airport infrastructure funding including $7.823 million for passenger boarding bridges and $8.183 million for cargo ramp expansion.
• Rep. Tom BarrettcoreOthersCongressman advocating for airport infrastructure funding including $7.823 million for passenger boarding bridges replacement.
• Sen. Debbie StabenowcoreOthersSenator supporting federal funding for airport infrastructure and cargo operations expansion.
• Rep. Elissa SlotkincoreOthersCongresswoman advocating for airport funding including EDA grant for site readiness development and cargo ramp expansion.
• Lansing Regional Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional chamber partnership supporting economic development and business travel coalition initiatives for the mid-Michigan region.
• Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development partnership supporting airport growth and regional business development initiatives.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chicago Rockford International Airport: Regional cargo-focused airport in Illinois with similar ULCC service patterns and growing Amazon/UPS cargo operations. Comparable model of leveraging cargo and low-cost carriers to drive non-aeronautical revenue.
• Huntsville International Airport: Mid-sized regional airport with comparable passenger scale, a significant cargo operation, and a Foreign Trade Zone. Useful peer for benchmarking cargo and FTZ-driven economic development strategies.
• Lehigh Valley International Airport: Pennsylvania regional airport operated by a government authority with similar passenger scale, cargo focus, and ULCC service mix. Comparable in operational complexity and capital structure.
• Gerald R. Ford International Airport: Grand Rapids, Michigan regional airport authority operating a comparable passenger terminal, cargo facility, and general aviation operations. Similar scale and regional economic role, making it the most direct operational and geographic peer.
• Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport: Michigan regional airport with similar passenger volume, university-adjacent catchment, and mix of regional jet and ULCC service. Direct competitor for several mid-Michigan passengers and a useful operational benchmark.
• MBS International Airport: Midland/Bay City/Saginaw, Michigan regional airport jointly operated by multiple municipalities, analogous in governance structure to CRAA. Comparable passenger traffic and reliance on hub connections for network reach.
• Fort Wayne International Airport: Indiana regional airport with similar passenger scale, multiple airline partnerships (including ULCCs), and an active cargo operation. Directly comparable in size and business model.
• Bishop International Airport: Flint, Michigan regional airport serving a similar mid-Michigan catchment with comparable passenger scale, airline partnerships, and economic development orientation. Closest peer in terms of size and route mix.

Broad incumbents

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport: Larger Michigan hub airport that serves as the primary connection point for LAN passengers via Delta. Not a direct competitor for passengers but a critical network partner and the dominant aviation infrastructure operator in the state.

Regional players

• Toledo Express Airport: Nearby Ohio regional airport serving a comparable mid-sized Midwest catchment. Competes for cargo and charter business in the lower Michigan/Ohio corridor and offers a useful benchmark for cargo ramp economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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