Economic Impact
Making an economic impact
Our airports and FTZ 138 are powerful economic engines, delivering prosperity to our region and state. They contribute 58,730 jobs, $3.1 billion in annual payroll and $12.9 billion in annual economic activity to Ohio and the equivalent of 1 in 25 jobs in the Columbus Region. With vested partnerships in passenger air service, cargo air service as well as logistics and trade – Columbus Regional Airport Authority competes internationally, connecting Ohio with the world.
For detailed information, view the press release, executive summary and full report. Economic impact graphics and related material are available in our Economic Impact Media Kit for general use.
Columbus Regional Airport Authority
- Total jobs: 58,730
- Total annual payroll: $3.1 billion
- Total annual economic impact: $12.9 billion
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Total jobs: 33,360
- Total annual payroll: $1.7 billion
- Total annual economic impact: $5.3 billion
Rickenbacker International Airport
- Total jobs: 15,280
- Total annual payroll: $880 million
- Total annual economic impact: $2.5 billion
Bolton Field
- Total jobs: 110
- Total annual payroll: $4.3 million
- Total annual economic impact: $11.8 million
FTZ 138
- Total jobs: 9,980
- Total annual payroll: $480 million
- Total annual economic impact: $5.2 billion