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Gateway serving the Illinois-Iowa Quad Cities region.
Opened
1947
Location
Moline, United States
Quad City International Airport (MLI/KMLI) serves the Quad Cities metropolitan area, which straddles the Illinois-Iowa border and includes Moline and Rock Island in Illinois, as well as Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa. The airport is owned and operated by the Bi-State Regional Commission and functions as the primary commercial service airport for a regional population of approximately 400,000 people.
The airport offers nonstop service to major domestic hubs, connecting Quad Cities travelers to airlines including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. It handles both commercial passenger traffic and significant general aviation and cargo operations, reflecting the area's strong manufacturing and agricultural economy.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building with concourse gates serving commercial airline passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, ride-share services, and hotel shuttles, with the airport located approximately three miles from downtown Moline.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving MLI include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines, providing connections to their respective hubs.
Notable facts
- ›The airport's IATA code MLI derives from 'Moline, Illinois,' its host city.
- ›It is owned and operated by the Bi-State Regional Commission, reflecting its cross-state service area.
- ›The airport serves one of the largest inland river port areas in the United States.
- ›John Deere, a major global equipment manufacturer, is headquartered near the airport in Moline.
- ›The airport handles both civilian and limited military aviation activity due to its location.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
