At Wilmington International, the economic growth reflected in the report stems, in part, from the addition of United Airlines in 2018, said Airport Director Julie Wilsey. Other airlines that serve ILM have also added destinations in recent years, which has helped boost the number of passengers served. Those additional non-stops, flights, and airlines have certainly increased the appeal for the local community and businesses, she said.
At Cape Fear Regional Jetport, money flies into Brunswick County, said manager Howie Franklin. The airport primarily serves people traveling for leisure. We re primarily a destination airport, he added.
Several businesses also operate out of the jetport, including two flight schools, a charter service, and a skydiving company. Those businesses help account for the nearly 2,000 jobs that the airport brought to the area in 2019.
By Christina Haley O Neal, posted Jan 12, 2021
A state report shows ILM has an economic impact of $2.3 billion. (File photo) Soaring to a $2.3 billion economic output, the Wilmington International Airport s contribution to the state had risen above previous figures before the COVID-19 downturn in overall travel, according to a state report.
That report, which is based on 2019 data, also showed ILM supported 16,385 jobs and generated $572.7 million in personal income and nearly $85 million in state and local taxes.
The recent figures mark a rise from a previous report, which showed ILM having an economic impact of $1.8 billion, supporting 13,000 jobs and generating $455.7 million in income and $66.8 million in tax revenues.
Cape Fear Regional Jetport requests rezoning to allow for commercial operations on airport land
Cape Fear Regional Jetport requests rezoning to allow for commercial operations on airport land By WECT Staff | January 11, 2021 at 6:50 AM EST - Updated January 11 at 12:17 PM
OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - In a bid to become financially self-sufficient the Cape Fear Regional Jetport is asking the Town of Oak Island to approve the rezoning of two pieces of land on the airportâs property to allow for commercial development.
âThe first portion of Airport property to be rezoned is a 0.7-acre tract off Long Beach Road that includes the old Airport terminal building and the Dutchman Creek Bait & Tackle building. This area has long been used for commercial purposes (i.e. the bait & tackle shop) however has been zoned as Airport District until this point,â according to the request. âAs this area has been used for commercial purposes previously and was the site of the Airp