Summary
Fewer flights since COVID have pushed up the cost per passenger and forced the county to subsidize the airport with property tax dollars. The new D.C. flight and in-housing of contracted services (saving an estimated $150,000 in 2026) are part of the path back to breaking even.
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Last discussed Mar 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
The airport shortfall has been covered with property tax dollars; in-housing contracts should save about $150,000 in 2026.
Travelers and the regional economy — the airport drives an estimated $41.2 million in economic impact.
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