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A Leading Influence In Central IowaThe Des Moines International Airport is a multi-faceted operation. Public and private economic activities at the airport include basic airport operations, passenger services, cargo services, general aviation, along with a host of concessions and vendors all designed to assist travelers. To this mix we can also add the activities of the Iowa Air National Guard -- a major user of airport facilities. A study conducted in 1998 concludes that the airport is a critical component of the region's infrastructure for sustaining commerce, industrial activity, and supporting household and economic growth. Here are highlights of the regional economic effects of the Des Moines International Airport. Employment and Economic Impact for the Des Moines Community Dollars Returned to the Community Polk County Employment Due to Airport Regional Employment Due to Air Transportation Industries |
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Employment
and Economic Impact for the Community
The Des Moines International Airport provides employment to 1,391 persons with an estimated payroll of $36.15 million. The following chart demonstrates the percentage of growth in the economic impact the Airport brings to the Greater Des Moines Community between 1994 and 1998, followed by charts specifically documenting this growth.
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Dollars Returned to the
Community
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Polk County Employment
Due to Airport
In Polk County airport operations provided 2,215 direct jobs. |
Regional
Employment Due to Air Transportation Industries
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Regional
Economic Impact of Air Transportation Industries
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