Manhattan ? Officials of Manhattan Regional Airport hope a new Web site will persuade the flying public to see the airport as a major alternative to Wichita and Kansas City.

The site features a user-friendly design with information on arrivals and departures. A calculator lets passengers compare the cost of flights from Manhattan against those from Kansas City International Airport.

Airport director Peter VanKuren says flights from Manhattan often turn out to be cheaper than those from Kansas City.

The site is www.flymhk.com.