NCDOT Report: Johnston Regional Airport is a major driver of economic activity
JoCo Report — Johnston Regional Airport continues to be a major driver of economic activity and contributes $210,000,000 to the local economy and supports 1,100 direct and ancillary jobs according to a new report released by the NC Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation.
- $210,000,000 in economic output
- 1,100 jobs
- $74,170,000 in personal income
- $13,596,000 in state and local tax revenues
“The latest impact report provided by NCDOT shows the immense value that Johnston Regional Airport brings to our local and state economies. We are proud that Johnston Regional (JNX) is being recognized as a leading general aviation airport in North Carolina, and with the ongoing support from our legislators and NCDOT, we can continue down a path of sustainable and manageable growth,” said Ken Starling, Chairman of the Johnston County Airport Authority.