Midstate Airlines Passport Cover
3.9" x 5.8" / Black
$28.99
Product Details & Size Guide
GhostCorp Apparel - resurrecting iconic corporate ghosts.
Travel with a little regional airline history in mind with this Midstate Airlines Passport Cover. Founded in Stevens Point in 1964, Midstate connected Wisconsin communities with Milwaukee and Chicago before expanding its service across the upper Midwest. Its story includes Beechcraft beginnings, Metroliner service, Fokker turboprops, and the memorable Champagne Flight. A thoughtful choice for travelers who enjoy aviation heritage, Wisconsin history, and the legacy of the small carriers that made regional journeys part of a larger network.
Founded by Roy P. Shwery in 1964, Midstate Airlines was based in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and served communities from Marshfield and Central Wisconsin Airport. Its early Beechcraft Model 18s and later Beech 99s flew routes linking Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, Milwaukee, and Chicago. By the early 1970s, service also reached Hayward and Ashland, with Ashland flights from Minneapolis–St. Paul. In 1977, the airline moved to 19-passenger Swearingen Metroliners. It later expanded its fleet, adding six Fokker F27 turboprops in 1984, and at its peak served 15 cities across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, as well as Chicago O’Hare. Sentry Insurance acquired the airline from Shwery, then resold it to CEO and investor Bryce Appleton in 1986. That year, Midstate subleased Fokker aircraft to Chicago Air and provided its maintenance at Central Wisconsin. After Chicago Air entered bankruptcy, Appleton acquired Midstate’s remaining assets from Sentry. Midstate sold its O’Hare slots, continued operating Metroliners with a Milwaukee hub, and reduced its service. It shifted to charter flying and ceased operations in 1989.
Travel with a little regional airline history in mind with this Midstate Airlines Passport Cover. Founded in Stevens Point in 1964, Midstate connected Wisconsin communities with Milwaukee and Chicago before expanding its service across the upper Midwest. Its story includes Beechcraft beginnings, Metroliner service, Fokker turboprops, and the memorable Champagne Flight. A thoughtful choice for travelers who enjoy aviation heritage, Wisconsin history, and the legacy of the small carriers that made regional journeys part of a larger network.
Founded by Roy P. Shwery in 1964, Midstate Airlines was based in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and served communities from Marshfield and Central Wisconsin Airport. Its early Beechcraft Model 18s and later Beech 99s flew routes linking Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, Milwaukee, and Chicago. By the early 1970s, service also reached Hayward and Ashland, with Ashland flights from Minneapolis–St. Paul. In 1977, the airline moved to 19-passenger Swearingen Metroliners. It later expanded its fleet, adding six Fokker F27 turboprops in 1984, and at its peak served 15 cities across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, as well as Chicago O’Hare. Sentry Insurance acquired the airline from Shwery, then resold it to CEO and investor Bryce Appleton in 1986. That year, Midstate subleased Fokker aircraft to Chicago Air and provided its maintenance at Central Wisconsin. After Chicago Air entered bankruptcy, Appleton acquired Midstate’s remaining assets from Sentry. Midstate sold its O’Hare slots, continued operating Metroliners with a Milwaukee hub, and reduced its service. It shifted to charter flying and ceased operations in 1989.
| 3.9" x 5.8" | |
| Height, in | 5.79 |
| Width (Closed), in | 3.94 |
| Width (Open), in | 8.03 |
| Depth, in | 0.39 |
Product features
- Two card slots plus pockets for boarding passes or IDs
- Cruelty-free black PU faux leather exterior
- RFID-blocking lining to protect against skimming
- One-size fits most passports (3.9″ × 5.8″)
- Vibrant front-cover print with potential edge fading on darker solids
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth