History
The airport was dedicated in 1948 as Johnstown Municipal Airport, and at one time was served by both Allegheny Airlines and Mohawk. When US Airways ended service to Altoona and Pittsburgh, United Express picked it up with service to Altoona and Washington-Dulles.
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