Arizona Aviation Economic Impact Study
The ADOT Aeronautics Group in collaboration with IHS Markit and Kimley-Horn have announced the 2021 Arizona Aviation Economic Impact Study (2021 Arizona AEIS) results. This study validates the value of airport investment. The study revealed that in 2019 Arizona's 67 publicly owned, public-use airports; the aerospace manufacturing and research industry; and 10 principal military installations contributed $121.4B in economic activity (output) and supported 575,826 jobs earning $34.2B in wages in Arizona - demonstrating that continued investment into aviation is vital for the ongoing strength, diversity, and vitality of our state.
Scottsdale Airport highlights:
- On-airport activities: $215.3 million
- Visitor spending: $90.8 million
- Jobs: 3,926
- Earnings $195 million
- Economic Activity $566.6 million
Scottsdale Airport/Airpark economic impact:
- Jobs: 5,970
- Earnings: $320.2 million
- Economic Activity: $1 billion