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A Growing Aviation Industry Tacoma - Pierce County, Washington

On a Whole New Plane You are welcome in Tacoma-Pierce County.

Part of a regional network with more than 600 aerospace firms. is a thriving aviation industry here in the South Sound. It provides thousands “ There of our residents with family-wage jobs and benefits. And the local industry plays an important role in the global growth of the market. �

Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy

Area Profile

Tacoma - Pierce County Population With a current population of over 813,000, Pierce County continues to grow and provides a sizeable labor pool for local businesses.

Workforce

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Pierce County Unemployment Rate - 9.4% Pierce County plays a highly significant role in the state and regional economy with over 11 percent of the state’s population, labor force, and total employment. With the growth of both the manufacturing and service sectors over the past decade, it is well-poised to assume a greater role in the national and global economy in the next 25 years.

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Tacoma Pierce County

16,768 228,905

Over the last ten years, private employement in Pierce County has increased over 10%, nearly double the rate of Washington State.

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Aviation Industry From plastics, composites and advanced materials, to fabrication and testing; Pierce County has more than 600 aerospace firms.

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Your Business Tacoma-Pierce County is here to help with area information, site selection, collaboration with state and local officials, connections with workforce training and more.

LOGISTICS AND MARKET ACCESS

TAXES AND INCENTIVES

Port of Tacoma: natural deep water harbor and intermodal cargo facility with direct trade routes to Asia and South America

No corporate or personal state income tax

Major interstate highway systems serving the US West Coast, Western Canada, Mexico, and other major US cities Direct access to both major US railroads Seattle-Tacoma International Airport transporting 33 million passengers and 280,000 metric tons of cargo annually.

Reduced state tax rates and increased credits for manufacturers of commercial airplanes, or their component parts One of the largest, most successful foreign trade zones

REGIONAL AEROSPACE

SITES AND FACILITIES

Home to the final production assembly of the Boeing 737, 747, 767, 777, and 787

Two regional airports: Tacoma Narrows Airport and Thun Field

Local expertise includes composites, plastics, and advanced materials; fabrication and machining; tooling; testing; engineering; assembly; and metal finishing

Competitively priced manufacturing, distribution and oce facilities

Diverse network of certified aerospace firms

Land available for industrial development Extensive infrastructure system

EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE

ATTRACTIONS AND AMENITIES

More than 90,000 trained aerospace workers in the region

Chambers Bay, a World Class Scottish links-style golf course. Site of the 2015 U.S. Open

Workforce recruitment and training assistance to employers

Museums, convention center, theaters and waterfront parks

Nine local higher education institutions focused on the aerospace needs of today and tomorrow

22 cities and towns in Pierce County, each with unique offerings

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TIW AT A GLANCE

Available Sites

Tacoma Narrows Airport Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) functions as a key location for corporate aviation. Used by celebrities, golf professionals, local executives and aviation enthusiasts, the ILS-equipped airport is a relaxed alternative to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

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Newly Rehabilitated Runway 17-35 - 5002 x 100 Feet, Crowned and Grooved Full Length, PAPI Runways 17 & 35, New Lighting (MIRL) and Signage, Multiple Taxiway Connectors

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FAA Contract Tower Operations 12 Hours Per Day, Seven Days Per Week

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24/7 Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) Capability - Instrument Landing System Approach Down to ½ Mile Visibility, REIL on Runway 35, NonPrecision Approaches, Medium Intensity Approach & alignment lighting.

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Mininal Operaton Delays

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Only Pierce County Jetport

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Availability of Both Jet A and 100LL Fuels

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Ample Parking Area

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Two Fixed Base Operators for concierge service, restaurant and other services

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Easy Access to State and Interstate Highway System - 5 minutes to downtown Gig Harbor, 10 minutes to downtown Tacoma, 15 minutes to Chambers Bay Golf Course, 40 minutes to Sea-Tacg Airport Over 40 Acres of land is available for lease

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THUN FIELD A PIE R CE COUN T Y AIRPOR T

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Available Sites

Thun Field Centrally located just south of the City of Puyallup in the South Hill area, Thun Field offers a communitybased airport with beautiful views of Mount Rainier.

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Over 30 acres of land is available for lease.

Proxomity to Interstate 5, Frederickson and Sumner industrial areas; 20 minutes to downtown Tacoma 45 minutes to Seattle Tacoma International Airport

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3650’ x 60’ asphalt runway with 12,500 pavement load limit

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Taxiway: 3650’ x 35’

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Minimal operational delays

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Two Fixed Based Operators, restaurant and other services

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Ample Parking Area

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A Growing Aviation Industry Tacoma - Pierce County, Washington

Thank you for your interest in Pierce County.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.

Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County www. edbtacomapierce.org 253.383.4726 Pierce County Airports www.piercecountywa.org/airports 253.798.7109

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