Cape Fear airports significantly contribute to economy, NCDOT report says
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North Carolina s 72 airports contribute $72 billion to state s economy each year
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Brunswick County airports awarded grants
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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.