Boosting the ECONOMY
Economic
Impact
In the MassDOT Statewide Airport Economic Impact Study, MassDOT identifies the economic impact of Massachusetts’ 39 public use airports. From the report,
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"The benefits of an airport go beyond what is seen on the airfield. As the diagram shows, there is a great deal of economic activity that takes place beyond the airport fence. Expenditures by the airport and businesses/ government agencies on the airport trickle through the economy, influencing people and businesses nearby. For example, when an aircraft mechanic working on the airport purchases local goods and services, such as gas or groceries, that spending circulates through the local economy by supporting the jobs and payroll of other businesses and thereby generates additional economic activity that is referred to as multiplier impacts. Additionally, visitors flying to the area typically spend money in the local community. The total impacts reflect all of the economic activity, not just what can be witnessed on the airport. The methodology used in this report, which follows FAA guidelines, has successfully quantified the benefits of airports and airport systems throughout the U.S."
Proximity to Boston & Surrounding Areas
Minute Man Air Field is the closest 24 hour, public use airport for communities from Westford, MA to Hopkinton, MA.
We provide aviation access to these communities for emergency response, business, tourism, and recreation. For users of our facility, this airport serves as a gateway to the region and the world.
Local Business Support
As an important piece of our National and Statewide aviation infrastructure, Minute Man is also home to numerous businesses. Over 40 people are employed on the premises, working in more than a dozen businesses located on the Air Field.
Minute Man Air Field Service Area
This little economic engine, located right here in Stow, MA is responsible for more than $8.5M in economic output, benefiting the local economy.