PennDOT Study Highlights Economic Impact of Pa. Airports

An economic impact study commissioned by PennDOT reveals that Pennsylvania’s aviation industry is creating jobs and significant revenue that reinforces the impact of airports on local economies.

“This study proves that investments we’re making in aviation in Pennsylvania are paying dividends for Pennsylvanians,” PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch said in a release. “Airport access stimulates businesses, supports five percent of the state’s workforce and provides transportation options.”

The study, which was funded by a federal grant to PennDOT, found that Pennsylvania’s public-use airports – both commercial and general aviation airports – support approximately 304,462 jobs, generate $9.2 billion in annual payroll and produce $23.6 billion in annual economic activity.

Pennsylvania has 15 airports with commercial service and 118 general aviation airports and heliports.

This region boasts the state’s larges commercial airport and several general aviation sites. Here’s a look at the economic impact of some of those airports:

Airport

Jobs

Payroll

Economic Impact

Philadelphia   International

196,507

$5.7 billion

$13.9 billion

Doylestown

57

$1.5 million

$6.2 million

Horsham Valley Airways Heliport

16

$625,100

$3 million

Northeast Phila

2,068

$90.8 million

$307.3 million

Total RF Heliport (Bensalem)

2

$70,300

$268,200

To view the Economic Impact Summary Report or the Technical Report click on the attached PDF documents.