Economic Impact Study Finds Angelina County Airport Boosting Regional Growth

Feb. 26, 2019

ANGELINA COUNTY, TX (KTRE) - The Texas Department of Transportation has released its Texas Aviation Economic Impact study, and the results revealed Angelina County’s airport is contributing to the region’s growth.

The Texas Aviation Economic Impact study is released every seven years. What makes Angelina County Airport unique is the fact that its economic impact nearly quadrupled between 2011 and 2018. The airport has an output of just under $26 million and a payroll around $7.5 million which represents around 153 jobs throughout the county.

Read more: http://www.ktre.com/2019/02/25/economic-impact-study-finds-angelina-county-airport-boosting-regional-growth

Photos by Ingrid Barrentine & Joe Nicholson, Alaska Airlines