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Virginia Airport System Economic Impact Study - 2018

The Commonwealth of Virginia’s diverse system of 66 public-use airports plays a vital role in the state and regional economies by creating jobs and contributing to overall economic development.  In addition, airports in Virginia serve as gateways
to the nation’s air transportation system and connect the Commonwealth to the global economy.


The Virginia Department of Aviation prepares this statewide economic impact study periodically to identify the economic benefits associated with nine commercial service and 57 general aviation airports serving communities throughout Virginia. This study focuses on the economic benefits created by the businesses and tenants on Virginia’s airports, the visitors who travel through those airports, and the in-state companies who rely on the airports to support and conduct their business.

Virginia Airport System Economic Impact Study - 2018 - Executive Summary

Virginia Airport System Economic Impact Study - 2018 - Technical Report