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Arnold Palmer Regional Airport

Airport · Turtle Creek, PA · reviewed since 2012

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%52+33Reliability 28%54+15.2Replies to reviews 8%3+0.2Momentum penalty88−1.2Experts Score= 47Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.47SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#37 of 38 airport shuttle servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 3%
4.5 ★★★★★ 513 Google reviews · 24 photos
76%five-star reviews
4.33★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
6.7%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Dec 2025latest review

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport at a glance

Reviewers frequently praise the airport for its free parking, quick check-in processes, and on-site dining options. The facility is also noted for hosting the annual Westmoreland County Air Show. However, recurring criticisms involve limited flight availability, strict baggage fee enforcement, and isolated instances of unhelpful or dismissive staff interactions.

  • Google rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 513 reviews (76% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 513 Google reviews (285 with written comments, 27 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: December 25, 2025.
  • Service: Airport Shuttle serving Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

Score profile vs other airport shuttle services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and reliability; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction52Reliability54Craft & service–Value–Momentum88Replies to reviews3Satisfaction: 52 (median 76)Reliability: 54 (median 78)Momentum: 88 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 3 (median 49)
This companyAirport Shuttle Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Arnold Palmer Regional Airport: 52/100 on this factor. Category median: 76.C
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Arnold Palmer Regional Airport: 54/100 on this factor. Category median: 78.C
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 97.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Arnold Palmer Regional Airport: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Arnold Palmer Regional Airport: 3/100 on this factor. Category median: 49.F
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Star ratings

513 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars38976%
  • 4 stars5912%
  • 3 stars204%
  • 2 stars71%
  • 1 star387%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 285 written reviews

  • Praise14278%
  • Complaints4122%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude8949%
  • Speed & response4022%
  • Quality & results2212%
  • Price & value1910%
  • Would recommend84%
  • Communication32%
  • Honesty & trust21%

What customers talk about

We read 285 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Fast and friendly alternative to the major airport.”
    “It was a display of rudeness and unprofessionalism that I did not expect.”
  • “You get there, and in the gate very quickly and then a couple hours later your in Florida ready to golf.”
    “…unter was closed and was left without a car because the flight was delayed and Avis closed, (Avis is a whole other nightmare) We decided to Uber or li…”
  • “It was a GREAT experience & everyone was so incredibly nice!”
    “That is the worst service at an airport in the 40 years that I have been flying and I will no longer use Arnold Palmer Airport.”
  • “Great value!”
    “HOWEVER, BEWARE of all the hidden fees I've encounter when doing the online check in.”
  • “Overall would definitely recommend over Pittsburgh if you have the option.”
    “I don't fly often, but was quite impressed and would certainly recommend him to anyone .”
  • “Of course not without further explaining how wrong we were to miss our flight.”
  • “Good reliable airport, all staff are great.”

People customers mention

  • Spirit 21 reviews
  • Latrobe 11 reviews
  • Pittsburgh 10 reviews
  • Airlines 7 reviews
  • Airshow 5 reviews
  • Beach 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

JamieLocal Guide · 42 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★

A pathetic airport with one airline and one gate. Spirit cancelled my aunt’s flight 2 days in a row (same destination- same time). I have been monitoring and everyday they cancel the same flight to the same destination. People pay to fly. They don’t pay to have their flight cancelled repeatedly. This airport should close.

Charles10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Great run little airport to fly to multiple destinations around the country. You get there, and in the gate very quickly and then a couple hours later your in Florida ready to golf. Much better than Pittsburgh International, but unfortunately doesn't have the flights they do. Any chance I get I go to this airport though.

WilliamLocal Guide · 44 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Great little airport, free parking, and an easy flight to Myrtle Beach. Be prepared, TSA were pat down fiends...lol

Nathaniel11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Best place in the world.This is the best place in the world like, oh my gosh, I fluw spirit you know what's the best experience ever

BrentLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

At Denunzio's, its always a great meal. And when we're there, we always meet friends. And the thing is, we've never even flown into, or out of the airport. Plus there's free parking.

JayLocal Guide · 123 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Came for the Westmoreland county air show. Which usually runs on a weekend in June every year. Very fun time! Awesome performances! Amazing acrobatics and precision flying. They also have planes on the ground that you can tour inside for a separate small fee. Also plenty of vendors for food and drinks. Along with a…

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Customer reviews

4.5 ★★★★★ 513 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Sebastian StormsLocal Guide · 51 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sebastian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Good plane spotting place for small planes and airbus a320 and a321’s.

Jamie CareyLocal Guide · 42 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jamie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

A pathetic airport with one airline and one gate. Spirit cancelled my aunt’s flight 2 days in a row (same destination- same time). I have been monitoring and everyday they cancel the same flight to the same destination. People pay to fly. They don’t pay to have their flight cancelled repeatedly. This airport should close.

Charles Harbison10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Charles has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great run little airport to fly to multiple destinations around the country. You get there, and in the gate very quickly and then a couple hours later your in Florida ready to golf. Much better than Pittsburgh International, but unfortunately doesn't have the flights they do. Any chance I get I go to this airport though.

Kristen JohnsonLocal Guide · 328 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kristen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Fast and friendly alternative to the major airport.

William BupkaLocal Guide · 44 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews William has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great little airport, free parking, and an easy flight to Myrtle Beach. Be prepared, TSA were pat down fiends...lol

Tammy ValeroLocal Guide · 59 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tammy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The food, atmosphere, and service here is amazing!

Nathaniel I11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nathaniel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Best place in the world.This is the best place in the world like, oh my gosh, I fluw spirit you know what's the best experience ever

Brent MillerLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brent has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

At Denunzio's, its always a great meal. And when we're there, we always meet friends. And the thing is, we've never even flown into, or out of the airport. Plus there's free parking.

Amanda IorioLocal Guide · 85 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Amanda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

best prices!! Spirt, take me away!!

Jay RoscherLocal Guide · 123 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jay has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Came for the Westmoreland county air show. Which usually runs on a weekend in June every year. Very fun time! Awesome performances! Amazing acrobatics and precision flying. They also have planes on the ground that you can tour inside for a separate small fee. Also plenty of vendors for food and drinks. Along with a bounce house and some carnival type games. There’s plenty of parking with plenty of shuttle buses and golf carts for you to catch a ride on. Everyone I came across that was associated with the air show was extremely friendly and accommodating. Great time for the whole family!

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