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MRY Metamorphosis

Transforming MRY to Reflect the Vibrancy of the Monterey Region
Join us on the evolution and journey as we transform into a beautiful new gateway to the Monterey Region

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is undergoing a metamorphosis to make way for constructing new federally required safety enhancement projects. The MRY Metamorphosis (also known as the Safety Enhancement Program) is a multiphase transformation that includes a replacement passenger terminal and an adjacent aircraft parking apron, which is currently underway with the terminal groundbreaking anticipated in 2025.

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Holiday Military Lounge
Monterey Regional Airport Welcomes Our Military Travelers

The Holiday Military Lounge will be available to active duty U.S. military (and their traveling companions) traveling on orders or for personal reasons during the December holiday travel season. The Lounge will be provided as a courtesy from the airport and its community partners.  Overnight accommodations will not be available. Complimentary meals, snacks, beverages, comfortable seating and

News Monterey HeraldJames Herrera

Monterey to Chicago weekly, direct flight on United Airlines announced

United Express pushing back at MRY

MONTEREY – The Monterey Regional Airport will have service from Chicago O’Hare International Airport on United Airlines. It was announced on Thursday, after being teased at the MRY Open House on Wednesday, where the community was able to tour the construction site of the airport’s new replacement terminal. “This new flight represents another step forward in improving air service in and out of MRY – an essential factor in

Press Release See MontereyMonterey Regional AirportVisit Carmel By-The-Sea

United Airlines announces seasonal nonstop service between Monterey and Chicago
From the Magnificent Mile to 17-Mile Drive: United’s new route connects two iconic destinations and marks the airline’s return to mainline service at MRY.

Downtown Chicago Waterway with Upcoming Service Banner Announcement

The Monterey Peninsula Airport District (MPAD), See Monterey, and Visit Carmel today announced new, once-weekly seasonal nonstop service between Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), operated by United Airlines, beginning Saturday, May 23, 2026.

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The Central Coast is a scenic, coastal area of California that rises from the pristine Monterey Bay to pine forested hillsides with sweeping bay views.