FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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GREAT LAKES AVIATION ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF THOMAS J. AHMANN AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Spencer, Iowa -- January 12, 1999 -- Great Lakes Aviation, Ltd (NASDAQ:GLUX) is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas J. Ahmann effective January 25, 1999 to fill the currently vacant position of Chief Financial Officer.

The 59 year old Mr. Ahmann, a former Iowa native, had previously served as Chief Financial Officer for Destron Fearing Corporation (NASDAQ:DFCO) based in South St. Paul, Minnesota.

"Great Lakes Aviation looks forward to Tom's arrival with much anticipation", said Douglas G. Voss, Great Lakes' President and Chief Executive Officer. "Given Tom's depth of experience in finance, accounting and investor relations, he is uniquely qualified to lead the company's financial team", he added.

Great Lakes Aviation operates its flights under the United Express marketing identity under a comprehensive marketing agreement with United Airlines. As of January 1, 1999, scheduled service was being provided at 70 airports in thirteen states with a fleet of eight Embraer EMB-120 Brasilias and 40 Beechcraft 1900D regional airliners. A total of 286 weekday flights are offered at its three hubs with 102 flights at Chicago-O'Hare, 162 at Denver and 22 at Minneapolis-St. Paul. In addition, the company operates 8 weekday flights between Springfield, IL and Chicago-Meigs Field.

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