More than $1 million in payroll and nearly $600,000 in visitor spending tied to local airport
(UCBJ) – Livingston Municipal Airport (LMA) is an economic driver for the region, generating $2.6 million in annual business revenue and supporting 19 jobs, according to findings from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).
According to the Livingston Overton County Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) and an updated Aviation Economic Impact Study, the airport also generates $1.3 million in annual payroll and nearly $600,000 in spending. Flights into and out of LMA connect Livingston to destinations throughout the eastern United States.
“The 5,152-foot runway accommodates business aircraft, which means a company executive or site selector can land in Livingston rather than flying into Nashville and driving in,” according to a release.
The airport also supports existing businesses.
“ … including Peter Schiff Aero, an aircraft sales and installation company operating at the facility, and Mid-State Construction, which uses the airport for travel associated with its construction projects.”
The Chamber says the airport plays an important role in attracting businesses and supporting economic development throughout Overton County as well.
“Access is one of the first questions a company asks when it considers a community, and the airport is part of our answer. An asset like this is foundational to economic development, and Overton County is better positioned because of it,” according to the Livingston Overton County Chamber of Commerce.
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