LAST FLIGHT into America's SURPRISING Least Used Airport

In case anyone is curious, the reason this airport receives so few passengers is because it is not the main airport in the metro area. Most travelers aiming to visit the region fly into Springfield, and airport 40 miles from Branson. It has year-round service from most major carriers in the United States. Branson is the smaller of the two airports, which is why it receives less traffic. It is sort of like Prestwick airport in Glasgow.

“Branson Missouri. My dad says it would be Vegas , if it was run by Ned Flanders “

Noel, you missed the Strip where all the theaters are. You'll have to go back. The airport there is quite the debacle unfortunately. It was built and opened by a group of investors and Springfield upped their game and kept them from ever becoming what they intended. When it opened it was the only privately owned airports that had commercial airline service.

Fun fact: Noel’s most watched video is not about an airplane or an airline but about a bus company.

Best time to hear that, while still on the ground 3:00 LOL. 8:23 Southwest flew into Branson some time ago. They famously landed on that runway at Taney county by mistaking it for Branson. The loaded 737 stopped with a few feet to spare. Obviously can only leave that runway empty at Taney County.

To answer your questions: Branson has a ton of visitors. I lived there for 5 years. In August the town shuts down for 2 weeks. This is when school starts usually. Then in September Tour busses come in the Fall. Christmas shows and Silver Dollar City lights starts in November. But by January and February the town shuts down almost completely. Usually by Spring Break in schools does it start back with tourists. It is so nice in the winter driving without all the traffic. Also flying out of Springfield is so much easier.

At 3:00 I have a friend who pranks his wife every time she parks the car - just as she is parking he yells out "Terrain!! Terrain!! Pull Up!!"

At least you didnt end up in Bronson. "Hey ma? How "bout some cookies?" "No dice" "This ain't ova"

The answer (without having completed the video) to your question Noel is Branson-BKG’s proximity to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) in the larger city of Springfield, MO. Doesn’t make sense for any of the major US airlines to serve both airport. So, Sun Country serves this route partly on behalf of tour operators.

I was once on a flight from Chicago to Springfield Illinois. The two passengers in the row ahead of me said they were going to see Willie Nelson that night. Someone asked them where Willie was playing and they responded "Branson". They were shocked to bear that Springfield IL is nowhere near Branson... they thought they were going to Springfield MO. Sadly they missed their concert that night.

Great video. When I traveled to Germany, England, Italy, Greece, France and Lybia in 1966 I thought someday I will be able to simply sit on my couch and watch somebody travel to all of these amazing places on YouTube. How did I know.

Just check from Wikipedia, Branson has only 12,638 population, no wonder has a low usage. By the way, as a foreigner, this city looks very comfortable and cozy to live, compare to what stereotype of places in US.

You missed the whole west side of the highway that has all the theaters, mini gold, go carts, and other touristy traps.

Made me laugh when I heard Terrain Terrain, pull up as you entered the plane. Just confirming that you're still on the ground. I presume it was a pre flight check

That’s not a hotel room! That is an apartment! 😮

As someone who grew up in "The Christian Vegas" the issue with this airport is historically most people travel with their family and extended family by car. However, with a population of 50,000 people and millions of tourists there would still be flight demand, but it would require frequency that made sense. It's been hard to get airlines to commit to inflating demand through flight frequency. I do believe if the Southwest fiasco had not happened the airport would have been successful in the long run. (Also Richard Branson trolled the whole city on April fools with Virgin America)

Another great video as always - fun fact: Branson Airport is the only privately run airport with commercial service in the entire country, which is probably a factor as to why it's so nice and unique. I was on the inaugural Sun Country turn in and out of Branson last summer and it was one of my favorite airport's I've flown into!

I fly regional jets out of IAH for one of the United Express carriers. Nice to see some shots of terminal B where I spend countless hours! Hopefully I’ll run into Noel one day. I’m also about an hour away from Branson right now watching this on an XNA overnight lol.

Is that an airport or a Cabela's?

Branson is a big draw for Midwestern states and yes people drive. They bring camper/RV, maybe the boat or jet skis to go out on Table Rock. I've been several times and usually have stayed in a resort type place with 2-3 bedrooms and full kitchen and stay with a lot of family so meals are cooked and that is just part of the trip. There is a lot to do from the lake, go carts, horse back riding tons of shows. Silver Dollar city...there is a lot. It's a great place for families. I think your kids are at the perfect age to really enjoy it there, I recommend going for sure