Project Overview

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is updating the previously completed 2022 Economic Impact Analysis (EIA) to quantify the economic contributions of airports across the Land of Lincoln. The airports included in this report are shown on the map below.

Project Purpose

The 2026 EIA was initiated to evaluate the economic importance of Illinois’ airports and provide IDOT with the latest available information on the impact of the state’s aviation industry. The EIA is a tool to communicate the importance of Illinois’ airports to validate continued public investment. Direct and multiplier (indirect and induced) impacts will be developed resulting in the total economic impacts for aviation in Illinois.

Contact

BJ Murray

IDOT Section Chief, Aviation
& Marine Transportation Program Planning
217.782.4118 | BJ.Murray@illinois.gov

Tom Gibson

Kimley-Horn Project Manager
703.674.1367 | Thomas.Gibson@kimley-horn.com