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Montgomery County Airport (43A)

Montgomery County Airport (43A) . Star, NC. Once Visionary… Now Necessary. A History of Improvement. 1963-1964: Airport conceived by a group of community leaders. Land was purchased and construction completed Original runway 60’ x 3500’ 1978: runway, taxiway, and apron were resurfaced

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Montgomery County Airport (43A)

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  1. Montgomery County Airport (43A) Star, NC

  2. Once Visionary…Now Necessary

  3. A History of Improvement • 1963-1964: Airport conceived by a group of community leaders. Land was purchased and construction completed • Original runway 60’ x 3500’ • 1978: runway, taxiway, and apron were resurfaced • 2000: an office with restroom added • 2006: runway was extended to 75’ x 4001’

  4. Recent Improvements Since 2012 • Re-built runway • Added new runway lighting • Enhanced entrance with new sign & landscaping • Facility enhancement - landscaping • Re-wired the terminal • Precision Approach Position Indicator (PAPI) installed • Painted hangers • Obstruction clearance • In processing of purchasing additional land and air rights • Will allow to get instrument approach

  5. Economic Impact Connectivity is Key

  6. “The airport is a huge factor in reaching clients and closing deals. It is absolutely vital to our business. Whether or not we can reach a customer by plane ultimately helps us decide on pursuing a project. “ John Stewart, Software Developer Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport

  7. Economic ImpactNC Airports • $26 billion annual economic contribution. • 108,850 jobs are supported by 72 publically owned airports throughout NC. • Provides connectivity between NC and global markets, connecting people and businesses around the world. • Linking the global economy generates economic activity, commerce, & tourism. • Direct: result from firms that are directly engaged in the movement of people or goods through an airport. • Indirect: spending by airport-related firms on products and services provided by support businesses. • Induced: result from payroll expenditures of employees of direct- and indirect-related firms that produce successive spending.

  8. Aviation Means Business Recent studies have shown the importance of airports in the attraction and retention of businesses in local communities. Airports (to a client) mean: access to global markets, and connectivity to people and goods. Commercial and general aviation airports are closely evaluated when a business examines sites for new manufacturing operations and corporate headquarters. Communities with access to aviation services are at a significant advantage.

  9. Aviation Businessin the Triad HondaJet & TIMCO

  10. HondaJet • In February 2007, Honda Aircraft Company announced its world headquarters would be located at the Piedmont-Triad International Airport- Greensboro. • Beginning with 800 employees, 400 additional will be added by 2015. • Average wage is $53,418 plus benefits.

  11. HondaJet

  12. HondaJet

  13. TIMCO Aviation Services • Recently acquired by HAECO • Triad’s largest aviation employer. • Occupies more than 600,000 sq. ft. at PTI. • Employees 1500, considering an expansion that would add 400 jobs. TIMCO Aviation Services is one of the world's largest independent aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers. TIMCO supports leading global airlines, governments and aircraft leasing companies with comprehensive, individually-tailored aircraft care services.

  14. Local Impact of Aviation

  15. Local Economic Impact Davidson County (EXX) Total Output: $10,320,000 Total Employment: 10 Asheboro Regional (HBI) Total Output: $5,940,000 Total Employment: 30 Stanly County (VUJ) Total Output: $109,700,000 Total Employment: 710 Moore County (SOP) Total Output: $35,240,000 Total Employment: 260 Montgomery County (43A) Total Output:$1,410,000 Total Employment: 10 Anson County (AFP) Total Output: $10,690,000 Total Employment: 30 Richmond County (RCZ) Total Output: $2,600,000 Total Employment: 10

  16. Stanly County

  17. Davidson County

  18. Asheboro Regional

  19. Moore County

  20. Richmond County

  21. Anson County

  22. Montgomery County

  23. Improvements Needed • Instrument approach- scheduled to be completed 2014 • Completed! • Build new terminal • Need to accommodate corporate customers • serve as a location for county functions. • The state will match funds 50/50 • Extend runway to 5000’ • Currently, the airport can accommodate turbine powered aircraft, additional length would accommodate business jets. • Parallel taxiway • Credit card fuel payment system

  24. Why Improve? Not aesthetics, logistics. Montgomery County offers a successful business climate due to the ease of logistics. An airport that meets basic business standards is required to continue to be competitive for new and expanding business. • Business can succeed here because of access to key east coast markets. • Reasonable drive times • Interstate access • Excellent Highway and Interstate Connectivity • I 73/74 • Hwy 24/27 • Hwy 109 • The Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway covers a majority of the county. • Connects to Class 1 carriers: CSX & Norfolk Southern. • Transloading service

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