South Carolina, The Economic Impact of Aviation

A strong relationship exists between South Carolina’s economy and aviation. In today’s global market place, the state’s system of commercial service and general aviation airports is essential. South Carolina’s diversified system of airports helps to both lead and sustain growth and economic diversification. Residents, businesses, and the estate’s visitors also rely on the airport system for health, welfare, and safety needs. Further, South Carolina’s military airfields are important to our national security. To quantify the economic impacts and other benefits attributable to South Carolina’s airports and military airfields, the Department of Commerce, through its Aeronautics Office, commissioned this economic impact study in 2006.