Project Start Date November 2023
Commercial air service helps link airports of all sizes with the global air transportation network. This research focuses on quantifying the market access provided by commercial air transport through innovative connectivity metrics that consider not only the frequency of nonstop and connecting service, but also the economic strength of the destinations served. The results provide new perspectives on how recent airline industry trends have affected airports large and small, as well as the economic benefits these airports provide to the residents, businesses, and communities they serve.