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Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
Burlington, United States
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698 ft
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Southeast Iowa's regional air gateway serving Burlington and beyond.
Opened
1928
Location
Burlington, United States
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (IATA: BRL, ICAO: KBRL) is a public airport located in Burlington, Iowa, serving the southeastern corner of the state. It provides essential air connectivity for the Burlington metropolitan area and surrounding communities in Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri.
The airport is owned and operated by the City of Burlington and has historically supported regional commercial service, general aviation, and charter operations. It features two runways and standard facilities for a regional airport of its size.
Commercial service at Burlington has fluctuated over the years, with the airport experiencing periods of scheduled airline service and gaps in coverage. Federal Essential Air Service subsidies have at times supported air connectivity to larger hub airports for this relatively small market.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building designed to accommodate regional passenger operations and general aviation traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation to Burlington and surrounding areas is primarily via personal vehicle, rental car, or taxi service, as no scheduled public transit connects the airport to the city.
Airlines here
The airport has been served by regional carriers through Essential Air Service programs, though scheduled commercial service has been intermittent.
Notable facts
- ›Located approximately 3 miles north of downtown Burlington, Iowa.
- ›Has received federal Essential Air Service subsidies to maintain air connectivity.
- ›Serves as an important general aviation facility for the tri-state region of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri.
- ›The airport features two asphalt runways supporting regional and general aviation aircraft.
- ›Burlington sits along the Mississippi River, making the airport a key transport node for the area.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
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BRL → ORD3E · CNC
BRL → STL3E · CNC
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Latest news
Daily Gate City· 7/22/2026
New airport director brings wealth of airport operations experience to southeast Iowa (copy)
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Iowa’s small airports brace for loss of funds if shutdown continues through mid-November
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Iowa airports struggle with rising costs, closures
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Eastern Iowa Airport gets $6M for baggage handling system upgrades
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