Airport Financial Recovery and Air Service
Summary
Fewer flights since COVID have pushed up the cost per passenger and forced the county to subsidize the airport with property tax dollars. The new D.C. flight and in-housing of contracted services (saving an estimated $150,000 in 2026) are part of the path back to breaking even.
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Last discussed Mar 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
The airport shortfall has been covered with property tax dollars; in-housing contracts should save about $150,000 in 2026.
Travelers and the regional economy — the airport drives an estimated $41.2 million in economic impact.
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