About Republic Airways
Republic Airways is a regional United States airline headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. The carrier operates under the IATA designator YX and the ICAO designator RPA; air-traffic controllers address its flight crews on the radio with the callsign "BRICKYARD". The airline was founded in 1974 and currently operates a fleet of approximately 230 aircraft.
Within the US air-travel ecosystem, Republic Airways sits in the "Regional" segment. Regional carriers operate the smaller jets and turboprops that feed traffic into the major hubs. Most of their flights are operated under the brand of a major partner, but the safety oversight, crews, and aircraft remain the regional carrier's responsibility.
Codes & identifiers
| Legal / brand name | Republic Airways |
|---|---|
| IATA code | YX |
| ICAO code | RPA |
| Radio callsign | BRICKYARD |
| Category | Regional |
| Headquarters | Indianapolis, IN |
| Year founded | 1974 |
| Fleet size | 230 aircraft |
| Official website | www.rjet.com |
Hub & focus airports
The airports below are listed as hubs or focus cities for Republic Airways. From these airports the carrier operates the densest schedule of nonstop departures, holds the most gate space, and typically supports the broadest range of international or long-haul service.
| Airport | City | State | IATA | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis International Airport | Indianapolis | IN | IND |
Large hub |
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Chicago | IL | ORD |
Large hub |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark | NJ | EWR |
Large hub |
| LaGuardia Airport | New York | NY | LGA |
Large hub |
| Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | Washington | DC | DCA |
Large hub |
| Boston Logan International Airport | Boston | MA | BOS |
Large hub |
Booking & service notes
Schedules, fares, and aircraft assignments for Republic Airways change frequently, sometimes weekly. The data on this page is intended as a stable reference for codes, headquarters, fleet scale, and hub list; for live availability, fare class rules, baggage policies, and seat selection, always consult the carrier's own booking system at www.rjet.com. When a flight is operated under Republic Airways's code but flown by a regional partner, the operating carrier is normally disclosed on the booking page; this distinction matters for elite-status benefits and, in rare cases, for irregular-operations rebooking.