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Officials with the El Paso International Airport (EPIA) announced Wednesday that the airport was awarded 2018 Best Airport by Size and Category (2-5 million passengers in North America) by Airport Council International’s (ACI) Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Customer Experience Awards.

The survey is the only global airport survey based on measuring passengers’ satisfaction at the airport on their day of travel. The program measures key performance indicators including: Access, Check-in, Security, Wayfinding, Food & Beverage, Airport Facilities and Overall Satisfaction. Three quarters of the world’s top 100 busiest airports are part of the ASQ program.

“This award is the direct result of the hard work and dedication of all airport employees, to include the airport’s airlines, concessionaires, as well as City of El Paso staff,” said Monica Lombraña, A.A.E., Managing Director of Aviation and International Bridges. “I want to personally thank all employees and partners who have provided the outstanding services and support necessary to run a first-class operation.”

The Airport has experienced notable growth in recent years; in 2018, the Airport surpassed 3 million passengers, an 11% increase in total passenger traffic over 2017.

Since 2015, airlines at EPIA have made 19 announcements for new or expanded routes, and have added new non-stop destinations such as Orlando,  San Jose and Seattle.

Officials with the facility shared that the Airport has invested over $200 million in capital improvements in the past five years, resulting in upgraded facilities and added amenities to provide a pleasant travelling experience for its passengers.

“Improvements include a new rental car facility, the ELP Virtuwall, a consolidated checked baggage inspection system, the reconstruction of Runway 4-22 and the implementation of the Aira App, a service that provides visual assistance. Future projects include escalator replacements, the Terminal Landscape and Architectural Lighting Project, and a new, state-of-the-art passenger notification system,” officials added.

This is the Airport’s third award since commencing participation in the ASQ survey program; in 2016 and 2017, El Paso International tied for 2nd Place for Best Overall Customer Satisfaction for airports in North America.

For more information, please visit FlyElPaso.com and aci.aero.

El Paso International Airport (EPIA) passes a rigorous Annual Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Certification Inspection with Zero Discrepancies.

“Passing the inspection with no discrepancies requires a focus on safety and careful coordination of Airport Operations, Airport Field Maintenance, and ARFF staff year-round,” said Monica Lombraña, Managing Director of Aviation and International Bridges.

“We are very fortunate to have such dedicated, talented and hard-working individuals working for the Airport,” Lombraña added

Every year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conducts a three-day comprehensive review and thorough inspection of all commercial airports nationwide to ensure that airports are following national safety standards.

Successful Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 139 certification is required for an airport to continue commercial operations.

Included in the annual inspection is a review of:

• The Airport’s Emergency Plan
• Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) equipment, training, and response times
• Airport personnel operations and procedures, including self-inspection and maintenance logs
• Fixed Base Operators aircraft fueling procedures and fuel truck safety
• Evaluation of all airfield markings, lighting and signage
• Construction Safety

El Paso International Airport (EPIA) Passes Annual Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Certification Inspection with zero discrepancies.

“It is through the hard work and dedication of Airport and ARFF staff year-round that El Paso International Airport is able to provide a first-class, safe and secure facility for airlines and the passengers they serve,” said Monica Lombraña, Director of Aviation, “I am truly proud of what staff has accomplished.”

Every year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conducts a three-day comprehensive review and rigorous inspection of all commercial airports nationwide to ensure that airports are following national safety standards; successful certification is required for an airport to continue commercial operations.

El Paso International Airport (EPIA) completed its FAA Part 139-Certification and Operations Inspection with zero discrepancies, confirming that EPIA is a safe, efficient and well-run airport.

Included in the FAA Part 139 Inspection is a review of:

·        Airport Emergency Plan (AEP)

·        Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) equipment, training, and response times

·        Airport personnel operations and procedures, including self-inspection and maintenance logs

·        Fixed Base Operators (FBO) aircraft fueling procedures and fuel truck safety

·        Evaluation of all airfield markings, lighting and signage

·        Construction Safety

The FAA inspection was led by EPIA Operations and ARFF Divisions.

The Oklahoma City Dodgers scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning Friday to come back and beat the El Paso Chihuahuas 4-2 to force a fourth game in the 2016 Pacific Coast League Championship Series.

The Chihuahuas lead the best-of-five series two games to one.

Patrick Kivlehan started the scoring with a solo home run in the second inning against rehabbing Dodgers lefty Brett Anderson. Anderson pitched five strong innings, allowing one run, while tossing only 54 pitches.

With the score tied 1-1 in the top of the seventh, Hunter Renfroe hit a ground ball double down the left field line, advanced to third base on Kivlehan’s groundout to second base and scored when Diego Goris pushed a single through the drawn-in infield.

The Chihuahuas lead was short lived, as the Dodgers scored three runs on three hits in an eight-batter bottom of the seventh inning.

The Chihuahuas were held to five hits, with Kivlehan as the only Chihuahua collecting multiple hits. El Paso starter Bryan Rodriguez allowed one run in five innings, the only tally he’s let up in 10 postseason innings this year.

Gameday Box Score: http://www.milb.com/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2016_09_16_elpaaa_okcaaa_1&mode=gameday

Team Records: El Paso (2-1), Oklahoma City (1-2)

Next Game: Saturday at 6:05 p.m. Pacific Coast League Championship Series at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. El Paso TBA vs. Oklahoma City RHP Alfredo Figaro (1-0, 1.29). Game coverage begins at 6:00 p.m. on 600 ESPN El Paso andwww.epchihuahuas.com.

Oklahoma City 4 El Paso 2 – Friday

WP: LeCure (1-0)

LP: Moskos (0-1)

S: Rhame (2)

Time: 2:33

Attn: 6,630