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DULUTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Presented By: Tom Werner Executive Director
Duluth Airport Authority
Presented To: The Minnesota State Senate Transportation Committee March 3, 2014
AGENDA
• What/Who is the Duluth International Airport• Port of Entry• The New Terminal• Questions
THE DULUTH AIRPORT AUTHORITY• Legislation:
– Duluth Airport Authority Act of 1969
• Composition:– Seven Directors
• Appointed by Mayor of Duluth
• Approved by City Council
• Three Year Terms
– 22 Employees
• Vision: Our vision is to be the region’s center of aviation, supporting economic development by growing travel, cargo and business services for our customers and communities.
• Mission: We are committed to providing our customers with superior services in a safe, secure, professional environment.
A Regional Asset for Northern Minnesota3,100 Acres 10,100’ Primary Runway 5,700’ Crosswind Runway Instrument Approaches Air Traffic Control Tower (24/7/365) Available Property for Development
AREA AVIATION PARTNERS
Duluth International Airport1.3 Billion Regional Economic Impact
Direct Indirect Induced Total
Employment 2,309 954 1,171 4,434
Output/Sales $599.1 $146.8 $114.2 $861.0
Value-added $146.9 $58.4 $66.0 $271.2
Labor income $132.6 $40.4 $34.6 $207.6
Sources: AEO/DEED impact analysis; Duluth Airport Authority; Duluth Air Nat’l Guard; IMPLAN Version 2.0.1025
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• Aircraft Arriving into the United States Require US Customs Clearance
• Aircraft Departing the United States Often Need US Customs Authorization
• Provide aircraft, crew and passenger services:• Fueling, Deicing, Garbage Handling• Flight Planning / Weather Briefing• Passenger / Bag Handling, Catering, Etc.
• Aircraft Typically at DLH For Less Than 30 Minutes
Corporate
Foreign Military
Helicopter
Heavy Freighter
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Strategically Located on Primary Great Circle Routes
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• Act of Congress to Declare Duluth an International “Airport of Entry”• 5 Minnesota Airports• 19 CFR 122.13• 24 Hour x 7 Day a Week Operation• Internationally Arriving Aircraft Cannot be Denied Entry at Duluth Airport
• “Landing Rights” only Airport• Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is an Example• 19 CFR 122.14• Set Hours of Operation• Internationally Arriving Aircraft Can be Denied Entry
• “User Fee” only Airport• Rochester Airport (RST) is an Example• 19 CFR 122.15• Processing Fee
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Gateway to the Region-First Thing People See When They Arrive-Last Thing They See When They Go
1st Class Customer Experience-From the Moment They Enter the Terminal-To the Moment They Pick up Their Baggage-Efficiency of Flow