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