Green Bay Airport Named Best Nonhub Airport in U.S.

Austin Straubel International Airport recognized for excellence in air service, quality, and value to passengers.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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The Austin Straubel International Airport in Green Bay, Wisconsin has been named the best overall nonhub airport in the United States for 2025 by Swelbar-Zhong Consultancy, a leading aviation research and advisory firm. The airport was recognized for its excellence across air service, airport service quality, strong financial platform for airline economic performance, and the overall value it delivers to passengers and the region.

Why it matters

This prestigious award highlights Green Bay's Austin Straubel International Airport as a model for smaller, regional airports across the country. It underscores the airport's commitment to providing exceptional service, connectivity, and economic development for the Northeast Wisconsin community it serves.

The details

Airport officials say GRB is continuing to play a critical role in supporting the region in connectivity, economic development, and customer-focused air travel. The 2025 recognition underscores the airport's dedication to delivering exceptional service while remaining a reliable, efficient, and welcoming gateway for all travelers.

  • The Austin Straubel International Airport was named the best overall nonhub airport in the U.S. for 2025.

The players

Austin Straubel International Airport

A regional airport serving Green Bay, Wisconsin and the surrounding Northeast Wisconsin area.

Swelbar-Zhong Consultancy

A leading aviation research and advisory firm that named the Austin Straubel International Airport as the best overall nonhub airport in the U.S. for 2025.

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What’s next

The airport plans to hold special activities and surprises for passengers, pilots, and the community in the coming weeks to celebrate the award.

The takeaway

This recognition of the Austin Straubel International Airport as the best nonhub airport in the U.S. demonstrates that smaller, regional airports can achieve excellence in air service, quality, and value for their communities. It serves as an inspiring model for other nonhub airports across the country.