ECONOMIC IMPACT

"The Wrights created one of the greatest cultural forces since the development of writing, for their invention effectively became the World Wide Web of that era, bringing people, languages, ideas and values together." - Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates

"Every day, the airline industry propels the economic takeoff of our nation. It is the great enabler, knitting together all corners of the country, facilitating the movement of people and goods that is the backbone of economic growth." - Pulitzer Prize winner Daniel Yergin

The economic impact of aviation on the overall U.S. economy is significant, resulting in $1.225 trillion in economic output, $731 billion in contributions to the US Gross Domestic Product (GDP); representing 5.2% of the nation's entire GDP and accounting for close to 11 million jobs. Additionally, airports create real economic impact on the communities which they serve.

Airports plays a key role in economic development while supporting long term economic growth, which strengthen local economies. Key drivers which facilitate economic growth include:

The links below demonstrate the economic benefits throughout the United States for communities in which they serve and are based on smaller regional / non-hub airports: