Rogue Valley International welcomes two new 737 airliners

Matt Jordan April 6, 2017

Last Updated: April 6, 2017

Medford, Ore — The Rogue Valley-Medford International Airport welcomed the second of two 737 airliners back on the tarmac this morning.

Flight 676 arrived ahead of schedule from San Francisco.

Airport officials say the decision by United Airlines to bring 737’s back to the Medford airport was driven by growth in Southern Oregon.

“Having the actual mainline come in speaks to the growth of Medford and the demand in capacity,” said Kim Stearns.

These are the first 737 airliners to fly into the Rogue Valley International Airport since airlines restructured in 2002.

Matt Jordan April 6, 2017

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Matt Jordan is the Chief Meteorologist for KOBI-TV NBC5. Matt joined the NBC5 weather team in 2014 after a year as a reporter and anchor in Alexandria, Louisiana. His experience with the severe weather of the Deep South and a love of the Pacific Northwest led him to pursue a certification with Mississippi State University as a Broadcast Meteorologist. You can find Matt working in the evenings of NBC5 News at 5, 6 and 11 as well as online. Matt also has a degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon. In addition to being passionate about news and weather, Matt is a BIG Oregon Ducks fan. When not rooting for the Ducks or tracking down the next storm over the Pacific, Matt can be found outdoors in the Oregon wilderness with his wife, his daughter and their dogs Stanley and Gordi.