What Happened
Statewide Aviation Study Reveals Significant Economic Contribution
A new study from the Wyoming Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division has found that Wyoming’s public airports generate $3.5 billion in annual economic impact and support more than 21,000 jobs. The study examined 34 paved commercial service and general aviation airports and found that they bring an estimated 717,000 business and recreational visitors to Wyoming each year. The total economic impact includes $1.4 billion in payroll and $2.1 billion in spending. The study was reported by KOTA News.