duluth international airport

DULUTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Presented To: The Minnesota State Senate Transportation Committee March 3, 2014

Presented By: Tom Werner Executive Director Duluth Airport Authority

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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 Minnesota 3,100 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 Airport 1.3 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

International Technical Stops “Tech-stops” •

Aircraft Arriving into the United States Require US Customs Clearance

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Aircraft Departing the United States Often Need US Customs Authorization

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Provide aircraft, crew and passenger services: • Fueling, Deicing, Garbage Handling • Flight Planning / Weather Briefing • Passenger / Bag Handling, Catering, Etc.

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Aircraft Typically at DLH For Less Than 30 Minutes Helicopter

Corporate Heavy Freighter

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Foreign Military

International Technical Stops “Tech-stops” 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