THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF

Northeast Florida Regional

Airport (SGJ)

Aviation’s Benefit for Florida

Florida’s economic well-being is intrinsically entwined with its vibrant airport
system and its robust aviation industry. The aviation system in Florida allows
the state to capitalize on an increasingly global marketplace. Aviation in Florida
both sustains and leads economic growth and development. Airports in Florida
are important economic engines, and support vital health, welfare, emergency,
and safety-related services.

Florida’s system of commercial service and general aviation airports are

important to businesses throughout the state. Air travel is essential to tourism,
Florida’s number one industry. Protecting and investing in airports throughout
Florida will support the aviation industry and the economic benefits described
in this report. With continued support, Florida’s dynamic aviation system will
continue to provide a significant economic return in the years to come.

Florida Department of Transportation

Aviation and Spaceports Office
www.dot.state.fl.us/aviation

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Florida’s Statewide Benefits from Aviation
Northeast Florida Regional Airport
Located in St. Johns County, Northeast Florida Regional Airport is positioned just a few miles from
historic downtown St. Augustine and serves as a focal point for the Northeast Florida region. The
Florida realizes significant annual economic benefits from aviation. The Florida airport is centered in a gateway market of 4.4 million passengers within a 2-hour drive to the facility.
Department of Transportation completed a comprehensive economic impact With its six runways, three of which are water runways, the airport can accommodate all sizes of
commercial and general aviation aircraft. The airport’s longest paved runway is 8,002 feet. The
analysis to measure these benefits. Benefits measured in the FDOT study airport has 2 terminals (Airline & General Aviation) and is ideal for serving local corporate and general
considered direct and indirect economic impacts and induced impacts that aviation users as well as those visiting the area.
result from the multiplier effect. A summary of Florida’s annual economic
Frontier Airlines offers nonstop commercial air service to the Northeast Florida Regional Airport
benefits from aviation follows: from Trenton, NJ (TTN). Nonstop service from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to the
Northeast Florida Regional Airport is scheduled to begin on September 8th, 2014. The airport
provides critical access to the vibrant Northeast Florida area which hosts some of Florida’s best
attractions along with beautiful beaches, historic Spanish forts, the Nation’s Oldest City, breathtaking
Impact Category golf courses, and unparalleled hospitality.
Total Total Payroll Total Output
AIRPORTS Employment (BILLIONS) (BILLIONS)
The Northeast Florida Regional Airport is an economic asset to St. John’s County and is home to
more than thirty (30) commercial aviation businesses. Major tenants at the airport include Northrop
Grumman Corporation, a defense contractor and aircraft manufacturer; Atlantic Aviation, the airport’s
VISITORS ARRIVING BY AIR 170,107 $8.1 $36.3 fixed base operator (FBO); SE Aero Services, an aircraft maintenance business; and two flight schools,
Florida Flyers European US Flight School and Florida Aviation Career Training. The airport provides
CONSTRUCTION AT AIRPORTS 765,225 $20.7 $67.2 service to commercial airline passengers, corporate / business aviation users, charter operations,
flight training programs, and recreational/sport activities. All of the airport’s tenants and flight
MILITARY AVIATION 17,388 $0.6 $2.2 activities are critical to the airport’s revenue streams and economic impacts.

The airport is a significant contributor to the economic activity of Northeast Florida. The annual
AIR CARGO 137,482 $6.4 $12.8 economic impact of Northeast Florida Regional Airport is associated with direct impacts that come
from Air Service, Car Rentals, airline parking, and additional tenants/businesses located at the
AVIATION EDUCATION 129,587 $5.0 $10.3 airport. Indirect impacts are associated primarily with spending from visitors who arrive in the area.
Northeast Florida Regional Airport is convenient and easy to use making it the smart choice for air
travel needs within the region.
AVIATION BUSINESSES 11,891 $0.5 $1.0

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 76,217 $2.8 $13.6 DIRECT

IMPACTS
TOTAL ANNUAL ECONOMIC BENEFITS 4,534 $0.4 $0.6 $225,008,000 TOTAL EMPLOYMENT
1,312,431 $44.5 $144.0 4,007
MULTIPLIER
IMPACTS TOTAL PAYROLL
$164,730,000 $125,951,000
INDIRECT TOTAL OUTPUT
IMPACTS $409,573,000
$19,835,000