Montgomery County
Airport (43A)
Star, NC
Once Visionary…
Now Necessary
A History of Improvement
 1963-1964: Airport conceived by a group of community
leaders. Land was purchased and construction
completed
 Original runway 60’ x 3500’
 1978: runway, taxiway, and apron were resurfaced
 2000: an office with restroom added
 2006: runway was extended to 75’ x 4001’
Recent Improvements
Since 2012
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Re-built runway
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Added new runway lighting
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Enhanced entrance with new sign & landscaping
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Facility enhancement - landscaping
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Re-wired the terminal
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Precision Approach Position Indicator (PAPI) installed
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Painted hangers
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Obstruction clearance
 In processing of purchasing additional land and air rights
 Will allow to get instrument approach
Economic Impact
Connectivity is Key
“The airport is a huge factor in reaching clients and
closing deals. It is absolutely vital to our business.
Whether or not we can reach a customer by plane
ultimately helps us decide on pursuing a project. “
- John Stewart, Software Developer
- Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport
Economic Impact
NC Airports
 $26 billion annual economic
contribution.
 108,850 jobs are supported by
72 publically owned airports
throughout NC.
 Provides connectivity between
NC and global markets,
connecting people and
businesses around the world.
 Linking the global economy
generates economic activity,
commerce, & tourism.
 Direct: result from firms that
are directly engaged in the
movement of people or goods
through an airport.
 Indirect: spending by airportrelated firms on products and
services provided by support
businesses.
 Induced: result from payroll
expenditures of employees of
direct- and indirect-related
firms that produce successive
spending.
Aviation Means Business
Recent studies have shown the
importance of airports in the
attraction and retention of
businesses in local
communities.
Commercial and general
aviation airports are closely
evaluated when a business
examines sites for new
manufacturing operations and
corporate headquarters.
Aviation Business
in the Triad
HondaJet & TIMCO
HondaJet
 In February 2007, Honda Aircraft Company announced
its world headquarters would be located at the
Piedmont-Triad International Airport- Greensboro.
 Beginning with 800 employees, 400 additional will be
added by 2015.
 Average wage is $53,418 plus benefits.
HondaJet
HondaJet
TIMCO Aviation Services
 Recently acquired by HAECO
 Triad’s largest aviation employer.
 Occupies more than 600,000 sq. ft. at PTI.
 Employees 1500, considering an expansion that would
add 400 jobs.
Local Impact of Aviation
Local Economic Impact
Moore County (SOP)
Total Output: $35,240,000
Total Employment: 260
Richmond County (RCZ)
Total Output: $2,600,000
Total Employment: 10
Stanly County
Davidson County
Asheboro Regional
Moore County
Richmond County
Anson County
Montgomery County
Improvements Needed
 Instrument approach- scheduled to be completed 2014
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Completed!
 Build new terminal
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Need to accommodate corporate customers
serve as a location for county functions.
The state will match funds 50/50
 Extend runway to 5000’
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Currently, the airport can accommodate turbine powered aircraft, additional length
would accommodate business jets.
 Parallel taxiway
 Credit card fuel payment system
Why Improve?
Not aesthetics, logistics.
Montgomery County offers a successful business climate due to the ease of
logistics. An airport that meets basic business standards is required to continue
to be competitive for new and expanding business.
 Business can succeed here
because of access to key east
coast markets.
 Reasonable drive times
 Interstate access
 Excellent Highway and Interstate
Connectivity
 I 73/74
 Hwy 24/27
 Hwy 109
 The Aberdeen Carolina &
Western Railway covers a
majority of the county.
 Connects to Class 1 carriers:
CSX & Norfolk Southern.
 Transloading service