Longtime Lansing Favorite Reopens Under New Ownership and New Name

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Lansing's longtime Airport Tavern has officially reopened under new ownership and a new name, The ATS of Lansing. The restaurant, which has been in Lansing for around 55 years, was recently sold by longtime owner Pete Sinadinos to Marcus Powers. While Powers doesn't plan any major changes right away, he aims to get to know the restaurant's loyal customers and make some small improvements to the menu and building.

Why it matters

The reopening of this Lansing institution under new ownership is significant for the local community, as it preserves a beloved restaurant that has been a fixture in the city for over half a century. The transition also highlights the ongoing changes and challenges facing the restaurant industry, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The details

The Airport Tavern & Steakhouse officially closed on January 1, 2026 when longtime owner Pete Sinadinos sold the business to Marcus Powers. The restaurant was originally planned to be closed from January 1-9 during the transition, but the reopening was delayed slightly and took place on January 30 under the new name The ATS of Lansing. Powers doesn't intend to make any major changes right away, but plans to get to know the restaurant's regular customers and then make some small improvements to the menu and building.

• The Airport Tavern & Steakhouse closed on January 1, 2026 when longtime owner Pete Sinadinos sold the business.
• The restaurant was originally planned to be closed from January 1-9 during the transition to new ownership.
• The ATS of Lansing officially reopened on January 30, 2026 under new owner Marcus Powers.