Airport officials say as many as 40,000 passengers could move through the terminal this week, as winter weather rolls in and delays pile up.

“It was a little bit bumpy coming in, really gusty,” said traveler Kinse Harm of Berlin. “We were coming down to land and then had to go right back up ...it was really nerve-wracking.”

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For others, past holiday travel nightmares are still top of mind.

“We have many delays, many canceled flights,” said Erin Lassio of De Pere. “Chicago ... we waited for a full day and never got out… yeah, been there.”

Airport Director Abe Weber says this time of year often brings more first-time and infrequent travelers, so staff are stationed throughout the

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