Comment on Port of Astoria sees big economic impact at airport

Port of Astoria sees big economic impact at airport

ASTORIA, Ore. — The Port of Astoria hopes the Astoria Regional Airport’s connection to the military and Columbia River commerce will help the aging airfield get a higher priority with the state. The state is updating the Oregon Aviation Plan for the first time in more than a decade. Gary Kobes, the port’s airport manager, created an economic impact analysis to show the airport’s value. The airport supports nearly 370 jobs with an estimated $22 million payroll, the analysis found.

 

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