Aviation in North Carolina contributes 11% of North Carolina’s Gross Domestic Product (GP), making a total impact of $88 billion to the state economy annually, according to a new report from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).
The 2025 State of Aviation biennial report, released Friday, outlines the extensive economic impact of the state’s aviation sector. With 10 commercial service airports and 62 general aviation airports, aviation facilities support a range of sectors, such as agriculture, military operations, emergency response, and aerospace innovation.
