According toThe State of Aviation report released by the N.C. Department of Transportation Division of Aviation, Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (JQF) contributes over $900 million to the local economy, $48 million in tax revenue, supports 4,430 local jobs, and serves the second highest population base in the state with more than 1.4 million individuals residing within 30 minutes of the airport. The airport has 226 based aircraft and is home to NASCAR’s air force as well as several flight schools.
