Report: Airports, including those in Cabarrus and Rowan, contribute $61 billion, 373,000 jobs to N.C. economy each year Airports, like Concord-Padgett Regional in Concord, make a significant impact on the state economy. (Source: WBTV File) By David Whisenant | January 12, 2021 at 6:45 AM EST - Updated January 12 at 6:45 AM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - North Carolinaâs publicly owned airports contribute $61 billion to the stateâs economy each year and support 373,000 jobs, according to a report released by the N.C. Department of Transportationâs Division of Aviation.
Airports and aviation-related jobs also provide $15 billion in personal income and contribute $2.5 billion in state and local tax revenues every year, based on 2019 data.