Airport Economic Impact Studies
How We Help
Airports are economic engines for the communities they serve, supporting thousands of jobs across airlines, concessions, cargo operations, maintenance, and ground transportation. Visitor spending by arriving passengers ripples through hotels, restaurants, retail, and services throughout the region. An economic impact study quantifies this full contribution, giving you the data to justify capital investments, secure grant funding, and communicate your airport's value to elected officials and the public.
We produce FAA-methodology-consistent studies for airports of every size, from single general aviation facilities to statewide systems covering dozens of airports. Our work includes on-airport employment surveys, passenger and visitor intercept surveys, cargo analysis, and capital investment impact modeling.
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On-Airport Employment
Direct jobs at airlines, FBOs, concessions, maintenance, and government agencies operating on airport property.
Visitor Spending
Off-airport expenditures by commercial passengers and general aviation visitors in the surrounding region.
Capital Investment
Construction and infrastructure spending on terminals, runways, hangars, and supporting facilities.
Cargo & Freight
Economic activity driven by air cargo operations, logistics, and supply chain connectivity.
General Aviation
Flight training, recreational flying, agricultural aviation, and corporate travel contributions.
Tax Revenue
Federal, state, and local tax receipts generated by airport operations and related economic activity.
Montana Statewide Aviation
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Montana Statewide Aviation
System-wide aviation analysis for the Montana Department of Transportation, including the largest statewide tourist survey in state history.
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