Quad City International Airport – MLI Moline
Quad City International Airport (MLI) is situated 5 km. from Moline, Illinois. This public airport is nestled in Rock Island County with some parts in Coal Valley Township and Blackhawk Township. It is the third busiest airport in Illinois next to O’Hare and Midway International Airport. MLI-Moline was recognized as Illinois’ Primary Airport of the Year in 2012.
Previously, the airport complex was called Franing Field which became a popular venue thanks to the first coast-to-coast flight in 1919. Faring Field was often used for promotional flight tours in commercial aviation. A Velie Monocoupe is still hanging in the passenger terminal.
Best Time to Visit
MLI-Moline is used by several airlines particularly American Eagle, Allegiant Air, Delta Connection, and United Express. This main airport attends to over 600,000 passengers and mainly services Quad cities as well as Eldridge, Le Claire, Muscatine, Walcott, and Rapids City. The surrounding area of Western Illinois and Eastern Iowa also use MLI as their primary airport.
Quad City International has a terminal with full-service amenities and restaurants. Inside the terminal is an art gallery highlighting contemporary and modern art.
What to Do & Area Attractions
When it comes to booking airport hotels, travelers will discover two hotels within the airport grounds just across the terminal. The Hampton Inn & Suites Moline-Quad City International Airport and the Holiday Inn Express Moline – Quad Cities Area are both popular among passengers flying in and out of Moline. Passengers who are looking for alternate routes near the airport can check Davenport Municipal Airport (DVN).
