American Airlines is bringing commercial air service to Stillwater Regional Airport, starting Aug. 23.
Bringing OSU football prospects soon, too.
American will have two nonstop jet flights into Stillwater, along with two departures, daily in connections to Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. It opens up opportunities for residents — and athletes and coaches — to connect quickly to and from the DFW hub without driving to and from Oklahoma City or Tulsa.
“Now all those kids in Dallas can fly right into here,” said Cowboys coach Mike Gundy. “And kids in Houston can fly to Dallas and come right into here.