Trend lines are moving in the right direction for The Eastern Iowa Airport, Lenss said. In the Corridor, The Eastern Iowa Airport brings $322 million in total annual economic activity $24 million for the Iowa City Municipal Airport and $3 million for the Marion Airport, according to the report’s numbers. A healthy and vibrant system is an important component to Iowa’s friendly business climate,” McClung said. “However, the larger impact comes from the benefits users gain by having a strong aviation system that supports the movement of people and goods. “The aviation and aerospace industries provide important services and generate significant economic impact in Iowa,” Iowa DOT Aviation Director Tim McClung said in a statement.

Iowa has a total of 108 public-owned airports. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Aviation Economic Impact report found the industry has an annual impact of $6.4 billion in economic activity, supports nearly 41,000 jobs and generates $124 million in tax revenue. The overall impact of aviation in Iowa - whether that’s commercial service, air cargo, aircraft maintenance or another aviation-related activity - has an important impact on the state’s economy, a new report found.

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