GREAT BEND TRIBUNE More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Survey seeks air service input City wants to bring regional jet back to GB The City of Great Bend is seeking a grant to bring air service back to the Great Bend Municipal Airport, and is wanting public input via a survey to gage public interest. The City of Great Bend is seeking a federal grant that will enable it to bring in a regional jet service back to the Great Bend Municipal Airport. Understanding the importance of this, the city and Great Bend Economic Development Inc. are seeking survey responses to help gage support and gather input, said airport Manager Martin Miller.