C O N C O R D - PA D G E T T R E G I O N A L A I R P O R T
Commercial Airline Terminal: 7435 Zephyr Place NW Airport offices and General Aviation: 9000 Aviation Boulevard NW
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
terminal and a 5,500-foot runway, and has grown to be one of the busiest airports in the Carolinas. Over the last 25 years, improvements included extending the runway to 7,400 feet and multiple strengthening projects, development of private sector investment in and around the airport, and construction of a commercial service terminal and parking deck. Since 2013, the airport’s strong general aviation focus has been enhanced by the availability of Allegiant Air’s lowcost scheduled passenger service to six sunny destinations. For flight information and tickets, visit allegiantair.com.
(General Aviation: JQF, Commercial: USA) is the one of the busiest airports in North Carolina with over 71,000 takeoffs and landings annually. Concord-Padgett Regional features a runway capable of supporting up to a Boeing 737 sized aircraft. On-site aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment and an air traffic control tower provide an extra level of safety. In a state airport economic impact report, Concord’s contribution included $821 million in economic output, over 4,500 jobs, over $191 million in personal income, and over $30 million in state and local taxes.
The airport is operated by over 40 City of Concord Aviation Department coworkers who provide aircraft fueling, hangaring, tie-down, parking, and customer services. Other aeronautical services such as aircraft rental, aircraft maintenance, and flight instruction are offered through private operators leasing space on-site. The annual budget for the airport currently exceeds $10.8 million.
Airport facilities include dozens of aircraft hangars and over 20 acres of aircraft parking ramp space with additional room for future expansion. Currently there are 183 based aircraft, including jets, twinengine turbo prop aircraft, single engine piston aircraft, and helicopters. The newly renovated General Aviation terminal features a large customer lobby, free Wi-Fi, pilot’s lounge, flight planning area, conference room, rental car counter, and office space for related aviation business services.
For more information about Concord Regional Airport, to schedule a tour, or reserve meeting room space, stop by the offices at 9000 Aviation Boulevard or call 704-920-5900. You can also visit our website at concordairportnc.com.
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport opened in 1994 with a general aviation 16
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