Alaska Aviation System Plan: Economic Contribution of the Aviation Industry to Alaska’s Economy

Overview

Northern Economics updated a report highlighting the economic contribution of the aviation industry to Alaska’s economy.

Project Lead: Mike Fisher

The work consisted of extensive data collection, surveys of public and private airport managers, a survey of leaseholders, a phone survey of residents, interviews with airport managers and leaseholders, analysis and economic impact modeling, and a summary of the bypass mail and Essential Air Service programs. It relied heavily on analysis of Bureau of Transportation Statistics passenger and cargo data, Alaska International Aviation System flight data, and other published data sources. Deliverables included reports discussing the economic contributions of the statewide and Alaska International Airport Systems, an executive summary brochure, and brochures for rural and certificated airports, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, and Fairbanks International Airport.